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Shelter
by Susan Palwick"The three basic human needs are food, water ... and shelter. But in the late twenty-first century, compassion is a crime. You can get your memories wiped just for trying to help." "Papa Preston Walford's world doesn't allow for coincidences. Accidents. Secrets in the backs of closets. Or the needs of his own daughter." "Meredith Walford has reason to seek shelter. She needs protection from the monsters in her mind, in her history, in her family. And the great storms of a changing climate have made literal shelter imperative." "When a cutting-edge, high-tech house, designed by a genius with a unique connection to Meredith, overcomes its programming to give shelter to a homeless man in a storm, from its closets emerge the revelations of a past too painful to remember." "In the world of Susan Palwick's Shelter, perception is about to meet reality, and reality has mud all over it. The truth won't make you happy, but it may just make you whole."--BOOK JACKET.
Shelter of Leaves: A Novel
by Lenore H. GayOn Memorial Day, a series of bomb explosions shuts down major cities across the US. Her apartment in ruins, Sabine flees Washington DC and begins a grueling journey on foot that brings her to West Virginia, where she finds safety at an abandoned farmhouse with other refugees. For Sabine, family is a vague memory—she can&’t even remember her last name. Without an identity, she hides—although thirty-five, she pretends to be twenty-eight, even to the refugee she falls in love with. But Sabine wants to recover her identity. Despite gangs, bombings, riots, and spreading disease, she longs to return to a family she has begun to recall—a mother, a father, and brothers. Are they alive, surviving, in hiding as she is? Do they await news, and hope to reconcile? Even in harrowing times, Sabine&’s desires to belong and to be loved pull her away from shelter.
Sheltered (The Cities Below #4)
by Jen CollyOnly love can save her from certain death. Too bad, she doesn’t believe in love . . . When Bette Dautry comes to him, seeking his protection, Guardian Rollin Casteel suspects the mysterious beauty has an ulterior motive. Unable to resist her seductive charms, he soon hungers to mark her as his. Only Bette disappears before he can sink his teeth into her tender flesh, leaving Rollin with one mission: to find her—and to claim her. . . . Bette seduces Rollin intent on conceiving his child, believing the mother-child bond to be the only kind of love she can sustain—the only kind of love that can keep her alive. But she never expects to feel so much for her strong and silent lover. Then she discovers Rollin is none other than the heir to the Balinese throne—a man too noble—too dear—to play a role in her dark scheme. A man she would willingly die for, if only he would set her free. . . .
Sheltered
by Victoria SmithRe-Release (2008)Taking care of the lost and scruffy Great Dane should be no problem for veterinarian assistant Izzy Burnett. That is until he turns out to be a shifter stuck in his animal form and on the run from a deranged kidnapper. Now trouble is dogging their every step. You'll love Sheltered, a delightful, paranormal romance from author Victoria Smith.Izzy Burnett would rather hang out with animals than humans any day. Animals never judge you because of a few extra pounds, or because you refuse the lifestyle your mother believes you should live.Drugged and lost after escaping a deranged kidnapper, Dane Masters is stuck as his alternate self--a Great Dane.When Izzy rescues and cares for his bedraggled dog body, he finds comfort in her arms and realizes she's his predestined mate. All he has to do is convince Izzy--but first he has to save her.Content Notes: Sweet, Paranormal, Shifters, Other Weres, BBW, Short Stories, Contemporary
The Sheltered City
by John TristanAmon Vraja, last of the halfdead, tries to stay out of sight. His kind, twisted by the gift that grants them superhuman strength, are loathed and shunned. Under the enchanted leaves of the Last City, ruled by imperious elves whose love of beauty leaves little room for his ugliness, he's not much more than the ghost of a dragon-haunted past.When the young, headstrong elf-lord Caedian takes an interest in Amon, however, Amon's days in the shadows may be over. Caedian needs Amon to find Caedian's missing twin, and a halfdead brothel guard can't just refuse an elf's desires. Throughout the search, Caedian and Amon rely on each other's strength and generosity, and Amon is struck by an impossible yearning for his elvish patron.As they peel away layers of deceit and spiral closer to one another, they also near the horrifying truth of the elves' protection. And when they discover it, they'll face a choice: step outside the shelter of the world's last city, or die where they stand.90,000 words
The Shelterlings
by Sarah Beth DurstA group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic.Holly, a grey squirrel, and her animal friends have accepted that they will never be wizards’ familiars. Though they are each magical, their powers are so offbeat—Holly herself can conjure pastries (and only pastries)—that no professional magic-worker would choose any of them as a companion for noble quests. So instead of going on adventures, they languish at the Shelter for Rejected Familiars, where they are known as “shelterlings.”When an old friend appears with a plan for curing the shelterlings’ defective magic, everyone is on board to help him locate and retrieve the ingredients for a powerful spell. But when they learn that his offer is not what it seems, Holly and the shelterlings must fight to defend their magic, discovering in the process that their unorthodox skills may just be what is needed to save the day.
Shen Wu Great Emperor: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Zhi ShouHuaBeiFengThirty thousand years ago, the once prosperous Divine Martial Empire collapsed in a single night, causing its destiny to collapse. Countless dukes contended, with myriad kingdoms vying for supremacy. It was called the post-Divine Martial Era. 30,000 years later, the youngest Star Lord in the history of the Divine Martial Realm, Chu Mubai, was reincarnated in the turbulent post-Divine Martial Realm. Thus, the wheel of fate began to spin, about to go berserk!
Shen Wu Great Emperor: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Zhi ShouHuaBeiFengThirty thousand years ago, the once prosperous Divine Martial Empire collapsed in a single night, causing its destiny to collapse. Countless dukes contended, with myriad kingdoms vying for supremacy. It was called the post-Divine Martial Era. 30,000 years later, the youngest Star Lord in the history of the Divine Martial Realm, Chu Mubai, was reincarnated in the turbulent post-Divine Martial Realm. Thus, the wheel of fate began to spin, about to go berserk!
Shen Wu Great Emperor: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Zhi ShouHuaBeiFengThirty thousand years ago, the once prosperous Divine Martial Empire collapsed in a single night, causing its destiny to collapse. Countless dukes contended, with myriad kingdoms vying for supremacy. It was called the post-Divine Martial Era. 30,000 years later, the youngest Star Lord in the history of the Divine Martial Realm, Chu Mubai, was reincarnated in the turbulent post-Divine Martial Realm. Thus, the wheel of fate began to spin, about to go berserk!
Shen Wu Great Emperor: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Zhi ShouHuaBeiFengThirty thousand years ago, the once prosperous Divine Martial Empire collapsed in a single night, causing its destiny to collapse. Countless dukes contended, with myriad kingdoms vying for supremacy. It was called the post-Divine Martial Era. 30,000 years later, the youngest Star Lord in the history of the Divine Martial Realm, Chu Mubai, was reincarnated in the turbulent post-Divine Martial Realm. Thus, the wheel of fate began to spin, about to go berserk!
Shenanigans (Valdemar Anthologies #16)
by Mercedes LackeyThis sixteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents--combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more--make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.Table of Contents: "Tricks And Traps," Jennifer Brozek"A Brother&’s Promise," Kristin Schwengel"Causing Trouble," Dylan Birtolo"All Around the Bell Tower," Stephanie Shaver"Reminiscent," Paige L. Christie"Life&’s Little Pranks," Ron Collins"Fool&’s Week," Anthea Sharp"The Companion Sting," Charlotte E. English"Love, Nothing More, Nothing Less," Brigid Collins"A Cry of Hounds," Elisabeth Waters"Fowl Play," Fiona Patton"The Boy Who Cried Kidnap," Dayle A. Dermatis"Trap Spell," Louisa Swann"One Trick Pony," Diana Paxson"Companion&’s Lesson," Brenda Cooper"A Bouquet of Gifts, or The Culinary Adventures of Rork," Michele Lang"Of Ghosts and Stones and Snow," Phaedra Weldon"Pranks For the Memories," Dee ShullShin&’a&’inagins, novella by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon
Shepherd: To Be A Woman, Shepherd, Fly Trap, And Awares (Metal Maiden #2)
by Piers AnthonyThe second in a New York Times–bestselling author’s wildly imaginative series about the nature of consciousness, set on a planet of unusual animals. When Shep participates in the student exchange program, he finds himself in the body of a man on a rustic colony planet. Then a native sheep comes to the door. It seems Shep must become a literal shepherd, to his dismay. These are very special sheep, deadly, telepathic, and precognitive, and their will governs. They also recruit a Vulture, a Python, and a lovely Elf girl for a dangerous journey. Then things get interesting. Soon Shep is deep in adventure and love. But he can’t marry a native girl by proxy. Or can he? The most important thing he learns is to trust the sheep, no matter how wild it gets. Even when he returns to Earth . . .
Shepherd, Slave, and Vow
by Lyn GalaBored with the privileges and duties of a member of the first family, Ferro finds himself in the slave tents as a consequence of his antics, knowing he'll be rescued before long. At least, that's the way it's always worked before. This time, though, Ferro finds himself sold as a sheep-tender along with an intriguingly mysterious slave called Lysias. For the first time, Ferro's met someone who seems immune to his wiles, and he'll soon learn that Lysias has more to teach him than just shepherding.
The Sheri S. Tepper eBook Collection: The Gateway Collection
by Sheri S. TepperEnter the magical worlds of Sheri S. Tepper, with this eBook collection, containing the Marianne trilogy and the Mavin Manyshaped trilogy:Marianne, the Magus and the ManticoreMarianne, the Madame and the Momentary GodsMarianne, the Matchbox and the Malachite MouseThe Song of Mavin ManyshapedThe Flight of Mavin ManyshapedThe Search of Mavin Manyshaped
Sheri S Tepper SF Gateway Omnibus
by Sheri S. TepperFrom The SF Gateway, the most comprehensive digital library of classic SFF titles ever assembled, comes an ideal sample introduction to Sheri S. Tepper, the author of several resoundingly acclaimed novels, including Beauty, which was voted Best Fantasy Novel of the Year by readers of Locus. She is one of the few writers to have titles in both the SF and Fantasy Masterworks lists. This omnibus contains three of her acclaimed SF novels: After Long Silence, Shadow's End and Six Moon Dance.
Sheridan Diggins and the Dead Horde
by Hayden ThorneBook 1 of the Cecilian Blue-Collar ChroniclesThe year is 8016, the planet, Cecilia, where questionable science and odd random events shape the daily lives of the descendants of colonists from Earth.Twenty-one-year-old Sheridan Diggins flies a pre-owned clunker of an astro-cab for a living, struggling to survive. When his brother reminds him of a drunken promise he’s made to take him along in his astro-cab for a writing project, Sheridan doesn’t expect a humdrum day to turn into a nightmare involving a cursed space ship and corpses rising for a bit of mischief above ground.Moreover, those undead creatures seem to be interested in no one else but Sheridan and Adley. Hungry and broke, Sheridan works to solve the bizarre mystery with the help of a trigger-happy teenage brother and a hapless tow ship owner. And what he uncovers is something neither questionable science nor bottomless pints of Owen’s Galactic Beer can prepare him for.
The Sheriff: The Druid Chronicles, Book Three
by A. M. LindenSuccess as a warrior is one of the few paths to advancement in early medieval Britain and Stefan, a young Saxon peasant, has fought his way up to the rank of captain, serving under an earl who in turn serves the king of Atheldom. Returning from a series of hard-won battles, he hopes for further promotion. Instead, his command is taken from him and given to a better-born rival, while he is sent off to serve as the sheriff of an impoverished shire in the furthest corner of the kingdom. Stefan arrives in Codswallow to learn that, between marauding brigands, corrupt local officials, and a hostile populace, no sheriff has stayed longer than a single season. Determined to defeat the outlaws and gain control over the shire, Stefan forms an alliance with the keeper of the shire&’s inn, a Briton with a mysterious past, but is frustrated to find that even with that clandestine aid his efforts are stymied. When he is summoned to join the search for Princess Aleswina, the betrothed bride of the king of a neighboring realm, he jumps at what he sees as his chance to get an army command back—only to be drawn into the web of intrigue that lies behind the princess&’s disappearance.
The Sheriff of Yrnameer
by Michael RubensIn the spirit of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett,The Sheriff of Yrnameeris sci-fi comedy at its best-mordant, raucously funny, and a thrilling page-turner. Meet Cole: hapless space rogue and part-time smuggler. His sidekick just stole his girlfriend. The galaxy's most hideous and feared bounty hunter wants to lay eggs in his brain. And the luxury space yacht Cole just hijacked turns out to be filled with interstellar do-gooders, one especially loathsome stowaway, and a cargo of freeze-dried orphans. Cole gathers a misfit crew for a desperate journey to the far reaches of the galaxy: the mysterious world of Yrnameer, the very last of the "your-name-heres"-planets without corporate sponsors. But little does Cole suspect that this legendary utopia is home to a band of outlaws bent on destroying the planet's tiny, peaceful community.
Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery (Sherlock Bones)
by Renee TremlAn action-packed graphic novel mystery with gentle humor and Bad Guys–style illustrations, perfect for dinosaur-loving emerging readers.Hi there, I'm Sherlock Bones. Who is Sherlock Bones, you ask? Well, I don&’t like to brag, but my trusty side-kick Watts says I&’m the greatest detective in our whole museum. Don&’t you, Watts? Watts . . . ? Sherlock Bones and his sidekick, a stuffed parrot named Watts, live in a natural history museum. So when the precious Royal Blue Diamond goes missing, they are first on the case. What they don&’t expect is Grace, a silly, new-to-the-scene raccoon who keeps getting in the way. Even worse, Bones and Watts learn that if the diamond isn&’t recovered, the museum could (GASP!) close! Can they find the diamond before they&’re forced to find another home?
Sherlock Bones and the Sea-Creature Feature (Sherlock Bones)
by Renee TremlIn this second book in the humorous, mystery-solving graphic novel series that&’s perfect for fans of Bad Guys, Sherlock Bones and his ragtag team hunt down a swamp monster!Sherlock Bones&’s home, the Natural History Museum, has added an exciting new exhibit, Reef to Shore, that includes a mangrove forest and shallow coral reef habitat, with touch tanks in between. When Sherlock overhears a that a swamp monster has been sighted, he gathers his team to investigate. At first Sherlock Bones suspects Nivlac, a quirky octopus with a talent for camouflage—and tank pranks. But then, loud bellowing leads Bones and team to the mangroves, where they find a horrifying long-haired green beast! Can they escape the creature—or is it too late for our beloved frogmouth bird skeleton and his ragtag mystery-solving team?
Sherlock: Chronicles
by Steve Tribe“Oh for God’s sake, make up your mind. Who needs me this time?”Delve deep into the creative minds behind the world’s greatest—and only—consulting detective with this ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the smash television series Sherlock, as seen on PBS.This is the hit series Sherlock as you’ve never seen it before, from story development to casting, sets, costumes, props, music, and more. With unprecedented access to the archives of Hartswood, the award-winning production team behind the show, as well as all-new interviews, unseen script pages, and more than 500 illustrations, including color photographs, pieces of concept art, and storyboards, Sherlock: Chronicles unlocks the secrets of each unforgettable case in the words of the show’s creators, cast, and crew. Discover how the Sherlock team adapted classic adventures and puzzles for a fresh new world. Meet the artists and designers whose creative vision brought the show to life. See how the show’s dedicated crew converted everyday locations into “the great cesspool” of criminal London. Learn the real story behind the producers’ and writers’ vision, and what the esteemed cast of actors—including Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Rupert Graves, Mark Gatiss, and Una Stubbs—think about bringing Holmes to life.From 221B Baker Street to St. Bart’s Hospital, from Buckingham Palace to Appledore, discover what lies behind every one of Sherlock’s closed doors with this essential companion for fans of the acclaimed show.
Sherlock Frankenstein & the Legion of Evil: From the World of Black Hammer
by Jeff LemireThis mystery set in the world of superheroes follows a reporter investigating what happened to her father: The Black Hammer, from New York Times bestselling author Jeff Lemire (Descender, Underwater Welder, Old Man Logan).All answers seem to lie in Spiral City's infamous insane asylum where some of its dangerous super-villain tenants reside. As she gets closer and closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of Black Hammer's greatest foes and how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero.Collects issues 1-4 of the Sherlock Frankenstein series.
Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon
by James LovegroveThe new Sherlock Holmes novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Odin and Firefly - Big Damn Hero.It is 1890, and in the days before Christmas Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are visited at Baker Street by a new client. Eve Allerthorpe - eldest daughter of a grand but somewhat eccentric Yorkshire-based dynasty - is greatly distressed, as she believes she is being haunted by a demonic Christmas spirit.Her late mother told her terrifying tales of the sinister Black Thurrick, and Eve is sure that she has seen the creature from her bedroom window. What is more, she has begun to receive mysterious parcels of birch twigs, the Black Thurrick's calling card...Eve stands to inherit a fortune if she is sound in mind, but it seems that something - or someone - is threatening her sanity. Holmes and Watson travel to the Allerthorpe family seat at Fellscar Keep to investigate, but soon discover that there is more to the case than at first appeared. There is another spirit haunting the family, and when a member of the household is found dead, the companions realise that no one is beyond suspicion.
Sherlock Holmes e il Malvagio Mago di Oz
by Wakii Reeder Fickal MacScianceUna miscela di Sherlock Holmes e l’ambientazione del paese di Oz! Ehi testa di rapa! Esatto, dico a te. Non ci conosciamo, ma sappi che sono originario di Omaha, nel Nebraska, e avevo un magazzino che usavo come base di ‘lavoro’, cioè traffici di droga e armi. Un giorno è successo che ho deciso di mollare l’attività, per cui mi sono organizzato per un grosso giro di vendite. Doveva essere l’ultimo prima di ritirarmi a vita privata. Era tutto pronto, avevo fatto una tale scorta di merce che il magazzino era pieno da scoppiare. Mancavano solo un paio di giorni quando, purtroppo, uno dei miei ‘impiegati’ ha fatto la spia. Mi ha venduto ai signori col distintivo, per essere precisi, e così un giorno mi sono ritrovato con il deposito circondato da gente in divisa. Avevo le spalle al muro. Ho valutato la possibilità di vendere cara la pellaccia, ma c’erano più agenti di quanti potessi contarne, per cui ho deciso che fosse più saggio arrendermi. Improvvisamente ho sentito una voce alla radio, qualcuno che strillava di un tornado in arrivo… in quel momento mi son detto che dovevo resistere, che forse dopo il passaggio della tromba d’aria avrei avuto una via d’uscita. Il magazzino l’avevo fatto fortificare per bene, era bello robusto, ma quando ho dato un’occhiata dallo spioncino della porta ho visto il terreno allontanarsi. Sul serio, l’intera costruzione si stava alzando da terra! Da quando si è staccata e ha iniziato a galleggiare via sono passate delle ore, finché non è atterrata con uno schianto. Ero arrivato qui, nel paese di Oz, di cui ho adottato il nome. Sono uscito dalla porta con la Beretta in mano e ho visto schiantarsi una macchina della polizia a qualche metro da me. Ne è uscito un tizio ridotto malissimo che ha barcollato per un momento, si è accorto di me e… aspetta un momento… vuoi sapere come continua la storia? Allora vedi di comprarti questo stupido libro! Lo hanno scritto due matti che a
Sherlock Holmes e o Feiticeiro Malvado de Oz
by Wakii Reeder Fickal MacScianceEi, cabeçudo, Sim, eu estou falando com você. Eu sou de Omaha. Eu tinha um armazém que eu usava para traficar drogas e armas. O armazém estava lotado e eu tinha planos para fazer uma última grande venda antes de me aposentar e viver um vida simples. Estava tudo pronto em poucos dias quando um dos meus funcionários me delatou. Os policiais cercaram o meu armazém e eu fiquei encurralado. Eu pensei em sair e lutar mas havia apenas eu contra mais policiais do que eu conseguia contar. Eu estava prestes a me entregar quando um anúncio de tempestade tocou no rádio dizendo que um tornado estava por vir. O plano era esperar pela tempestade e torcer para haver uma rota de fuga. Meu armazém era fortificado e quando eu olhei pelo olho mágico da porta vi que estava saindo do chão. As horas passaram até que eu pousei aqui em Oz. Eu pisei para fora do armazém carregando minha arma, quando um carro da polícia pousou a poucos metros de mim. O policial cambaleou para fora do veículo antes de me ver. Quando ele me viu ele disse, "Oh, droga!" antes mesmo de alcançar... Espere um pouco... Você quer saber mais, então compre esse livro idiota escrito por esses dois malucos que deveriam estar usando longas jaquetas. Há bruxas, espantalhos, um leão covarde, um... ah, é mesmo... dois camaradas britânicos que parecem saber demais. Agora, sumam daqui! Eu não vou dizer mais nada.