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Soda Pop Soldier
by Nick ColeWhen the virtual world gets real . . .Gamer PerfectQuestion fights for ColaCorp in WarWorld, an online combat-sport arena where megacorporations field entire armies in the battle for dominance over real-world global-advertising space. Within the immense virtual battlefield, players and bots are high-tech grunts, using dropships and state-of-the-art assault rifles to attack the enemy.But when times are tough, there's always the Black, an illegal open-source tournament where the sick and twisted desires of the future are given free reign. And what begins as PerfectQuestion's onetime effort to make some cash quickly turns dangerous.All too soon, the real and virtual worlds collide when PerfectQuestion refuses to become the tool of a madman intent on hacking the global economy for himself and fights to stay alive--in WarWorld, in the Black, and in the real world.
The Soddit: Or, Let's Cash in Again
by A.R.R.R. RobertsBingo Grabbins is a soddit who enjoys a comfortable life (apart from his feet, of course). But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandef, and a company of bizarrely Welsh dwarves drag him away on an adventure. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard (or so they say) guarded by Smug, a large and very tedious dragon. Bingo is reluctant to take part in this insane venture, but a dwarven dagger held to his throat soon surprises even himself and off the companions go on a quest that seems truly epic (well, until you read about what later happened to Bingo's cousin, at any rate). Oh, and Bingo finds this ring thing...
The Soddit
by Adam RobertsBingo Sac Grabbins is asked by the coughing wizard Gandef and some (oddly Welsh) dwarves to help them relieve the great dragon Smug of his gold.SF author and Tolkien scholar Adam Roberts has written a parody that is both hilarious and intelligent. With knowing digs at the fantasy genre in general and the mystique that has built around Middle Earth in particular this will make Tolkien's 21st century readers laugh in a way that BORED OF THE RINGS made his fans of 1969 laugh.
The Soddit
by Adam RobertsBingo Sac Grabbins is asked by the coughing wizard Gandef and some (oddly Welsh) dwarves to help them relieve the great dragon Smug of his gold.SF author and Tolkien scholar Adam Roberts has written a parody that is both hilarious and intelligent. With knowing digs at the fantasy genre in general and the mystique that has built around middle earth in particular this will make Tolkien's 21st century readers laugh in a way that BORED OF THE RINGS made his fans of 1969 laugh.Read by Mark Perry(p) 2011 Orion Publishing Group
The Sodom and Gomorrah Business
by Barry MalzbergDeath and Disorder 104. Institute courses told a grim story about the Network - that savage world beyond the closely guarded Institute gates. But they wanted to see for themselves. They had to know. Were they really females there? Would their training as mercenaries prepare them for the wild bands of grisly subhumans? They set out on a journey of discovery only to become the unwitting agents of forces that threatened to destroy the only world they'd ever known.
The Sodom and Gomorrah Business
by Barry N. MalzbergDeath and Disorder 104.Institute courses told a grim story about the Network - that savage world beyond the closely guarded Institute gates. But they wanted to see for themselves. They had to know.Were they really females there? Would their training as mercenaries prepare them for the wild bands of grisly subhumans?They set out on a journey of discovery only to become the unwitting agents of forces that threatened to destroy the only world they'd ever known.
Sodom & Gomorrah on a Saturday Night
by Christa Miller Lisa D. KastnerWhen all of society is privatized, profitable crimes become legalized while empathy is banned. How far will people go to connect? Could their defiance lead to revolution? These are the underlying questions within this novella collection.
The Sofa Troll
by Paul JacobsonHave you ever been sat of your sofa and realised that your TV remote has gone missing? Have your sweets vanished into thin air? Maybe your grown-up can’t find their keys? Well, this book may hold the answer to all these and many more mysteries: The Sofa Troll. Sitting alone on your sofa will never be the same again, after going on an adventure with the crafty little critter, who is happily inhabiting your sofa. He hoards all sorts – from important receipts to your pocket money pound coins. However, after being sucked up in a harrowing hoover incident, the sofa troll’s future is in jeopardy – will he be dumped with the rubbish or can this cute collector relocate and get back to stashing his stuff?
Sofi and the Bone Song
by Adrienne TooleyIn this gorgeous, queer standalone fantasy, a young musician sets out to expose her rival for illegal use of magic only to discover the deception goes deeper than she could have imagined—perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens!Music runs in Sofi&’s blood. Her father is a Musik, one of only five musicians in the country licensed to compose and perform original songs. In the kingdom of Aell, where winter is endless and magic is accessible to all, there are strict anti-magic laws ensuring music remains the last untouched art. Sofi has spent her entire life training to inherit her father&’s title. But on the day of the auditions, she is presented with unexpected competition in the form of Lara, a girl who has never before played the lute. Yet somehow, to Sofi&’s horror, Lara puts on a performance that thoroughly enchants the judges. Almost like magic. The same day Lara wins the title of Musik, Sofi&’s father dies, and a grieving Sofi sets out to prove Lara is using illegal magic in her performances. But the more time she spends with Lara, the more Sofi begins to doubt everything she knows about her family, her music, and the girl she thought was her enemy. As Sofi works to reclaim her rightful place as a Musik, she is forced to face the dark secrets of her past and the magic she was trained to avoid—all while trying not to fall for the girl who stole her future.
The Sofi Snow Novels: The Evaporation of Sofi Snow and Reclaiming Shilo Snow (Sofi Snow)
by Mary WeberThe Evaporation of Sofi SnowThe line between virtual & reality is about to EVAPORATE.In a world where skycams follow your every move and the details of your life are uploaded each hour, Sofi knows that her eyes are the only caring ones watching her brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, she works behind the scenes to protect Shilo as he competes in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. But when a bomb destroys the gaming arena, she is helpless to rescue him—and certain that his disappearance was no accident. Despite all the evidence of Shilo’s death, Sofi ’s nightmares tell her he is still alive. Could the dreams be truer than what everyone else claims?For Miguel—a charming young playboy from Earth—the games are of a different sort. As Ambassador to the Delonese, his career has been built on trading secrets. In the aftermath of the bombing, he fears he has lost Sofi forever, even as he wonders if she is really who she seems. Now he’s a target for blackmail. The game is simple: help the blackmailers or lose more than anyone can fathom—or than Earth can afford.Step into a universe of diverse characters, alien invasions, and high-stakes video gaming. Because when technology reigns, nothing is as true as it seems—and fantasy can become reality after all. Reclaiming Shilo SnowShe was far more capable than Earth’s leaders had accounted for—and they had no idea what she’d do next.Known as a brilliant mind that could hack humanity’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 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 humanity with it.
Sofia the Lagoon Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraA super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Three new girls share an incredible secret-- they can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! They must work together to banish the evil Fire Queen, once and for all.
Soft Apocalypse
by Will McintoshWhat happens when resources become scarce and society starts to crumble? As the competition for resources pulls America's previously stable society apart, the "New Normal" is a Soft Apocalypse. This is how our world ends; with a whimper instead of a bang. "It's so hard to believe," Colin said as we crossed the steaming, empty parking lot toward the bowling alley. "What?" "That we're poor. That we're homeless." "I know." "I mean, we have college degrees," he said. "I know," I said. There was an ancient miniature golf course choked in weeds alongside the bowling alley. The astroturf had completely rotted away in places. The windmill had one spoke. We looked it over for a minute (both of us had once been avid mini golfers), then continued toward the door. "By the way," I added. "We're not homeless, we're nomads. Keep your labels straight." New social structures and tribal connections spring up across America, as the previous social structures begin to dissolve. Soft Apocalypse follows the journey across the South East of a tribe of formerly middle class Americans as they struggle to find a place for themselves and their children in a new, dangerous world that still carries the ghostly echoes of their previous lives.
Soft Apocalypse
by Will McIntoshWe've always imagined the world coming to an end in spectacular, explosive fashion. But what if - instead - humanity is just destined to slowly crumble? For Jasper and his nomadic tribe, their former life as middle-class Americans seems like a distant memory. Their world took a turn for the worse - and then never got better. Resources are running out, jobs keep getting scarcer, and the fabric of society is slowly disintegrating . . . .But in the midst of this all, Jasper's just a guy trying to make ends meet, find a nice girl who won't screw him around, and keep his group safe on the violent streets. Soft Apocalypse follows the tribe's struggle to find a place for themselves and their children in the dangerous new place their world has become.
Soft Apocalypse
by Will McintoshWhat happens when resources become scarce and society starts to crumble? As the competition for resources pulls America's previously stable society apart, the "New Normal" is a Soft Apocalypse. This is how our world ends; with a whimper instead of a bang."It's so hard to believe," Colin said as we crossed the steaming, empty parking lot toward the bowling alley."What?""That we're poor. That we're homeless.""I know.""I mean, we have college degrees," he said."I know," I said.There was an ancient miniature golf course choked in weeds alongside the bowling alley. The astroturf had completely rotted away in places. The windmill had one spoke. We looked it over for a minute (both of us had once been avid mini golfers), then continued toward the door. "By the way," I added. "We're not homeless, we're nomads. Keep your labels straight."New social structures and tribal connections spring up across America, as the previous social structures begin to dissolve. Soft Apocalypse follows the journey across the South East of a tribe of formerly middle class Americans as they struggle to find a place for themselves and their children in a new, dangerous world that still carries the ghostly echoes of their previous lives.
Softly By Moonlight
by Patricia FanthorpeBrinton couldn't believe the inscription when he read it in the cold white moonlight. He was looking at his own grave. He tried to read the date but the light wasn't strong enough to be certain. He returned to the graveyard by daylight... but the grave had gone. He left the town in horror, but the grave followed him. He was drawn to burial grounds like iron to a magnet. It was always the same. By Moonlight he saw the grave, but never the date. By day he saw nothing. One night he saw the month. Then they day; at last he saw the year. He knew he was due to die in one week. What could he do? Can a man forestall his fate? Can a mortal outwit the dark designs of destiny? Was it all in his mind? Perhaps Roger Brinton was mad? The asylum is warmer than the grave. The day before he was due to die he saw the grave again.... The earth was newly turned... it was waiting for him!
Softspoken
by Lucius ShepardA chilling and mysterious voice becomes audible to Sanie shortly after she and her husband Jackson move into the decaying antebellum mansion that is the Bullard ancestral home in rural South Carolina. At first, she wonders if the voice might be a prank played by Jackson's peyote-popping brother Will or his equally off-kilter sister Louise.But soon Sanie discovers that the ghostly voice is merely a single piece of the decadent, baroque puzzle that comprises the Bullard family history, rank with sensuality, violence, repression and madness.
Sogni di Drago
by Dusty Lynn Holloway Silvia Dalla ZannaLa profezia di un assassinio. Una ragazza elfo a cui i draghi danno la caccia. Un uomo che rischia tutto pur di salvarla. Nachal è un umano che non dovrebbe fare sogni profetici di drago. Ma li fa. Ogni notte sogna un elfo che corre tra le fiamme, che cerca in vano di sfuggire al Drago Ribelle Obsidian. Ogni notte la vede cadere. Vede i suoi occhi chiudersi. Sente il suo cuore che rallenta e poi si ferma. Ogni notte, attraverso il legame del sogno, muore con lei. E' una spirale che non può controllare e che lentamente lo sta facendo impazzire. Auri è un elfo ed è stata allevata da un potente re umano pur non essendo del suo stesso sangue. Abbandonata dalla madre, morta lontano da El'dell, l'isola degli elfi, cerca di crearsi una vita tra gli umani. Segreti si celano dietro la tragedia e lei deve partire per trovare delle risposte. Il viaggio la porterà nella sua terra d'origine. Un posto che contiene sia un tradimento in agguato che un miracolo che potrebbe salvarle la vita. Liran è il comandante dell'elite da combattimento migliore di Terradin. Pochi eletti, conosciuti solo come gli Osservatori, che cercano con alacrità il cambio della marea. La regina con il potere di salvarli tutti dall'annientamento totale. Insieme, vengono coinvolti in una cospirazione dove i destini s'intrecciano, l'amore nasce dalle conseguenze del sacrificio estremo e l'unica strada per la vittoria è attraverso le fiamme dirompenti del fuoco dei draghi.
Sohn der Lüfte: Träumst du vom Fliegen?
by Timothy TrimbleAvitorianer, die die Fähigkeit besitzen, zu fliegen, leben unter uns, aber sie verstecken sich, weil sie von einer Organisation gejagt werden, die sich Die Achtzehnte nennt. Leif, Carina und ihre Familien sind Avitorianer, eine seltene Unterart der menschlichen Rasse, mit der einzigartigen Fähigkeit, zu fliegen. Es gibt nur wenige von ihnen, aber sie haben seit der Herrschaft von Ahmose I, dem Pharaoh der Achtzehnten Dynastie von Ägypten, unerkannt unter uns gelebt. Ihre Fähigkeiten wurden von seinem Nachfolger, Amenhotep, begehrt, der Die Achtzehnte als Einsatzkommando gegründet hat, die das Geheimnis ihrer Fähigkeiten aufdecken sollten, damit er selbst fliegen kann. Jeder Generation ihrer Nachfahren wurde befohlen, diese Mission fortzusetzen, und nun ist ihre Technologie so weit fortgeschritten, dass es sehr gut möglich ist, dass sie Erfolg haben könnten – sie müssen nur einen Avitorianer fangen, an dem sie experimentieren können. Was sie allerdings nicht berücksichtigt haben sind die Auswirkungen, die die Entschlossenheit eines Liebenden, dem sein Seelenverwandter entrissen wird, auf ihre Pläne haben würde. Sohn der Lüfte ist ein Science Fiction/Urban Fantasy Jugendbuch. (Danke an Nicola Auckland für die Zusammenfassung.)
Sojourn: The Legend of Drizzt (The Legend of Drizzt #3)
by R.A. SalvatoreLone drow Drizzt Do&’Urden emerges from the Underdark into the blinding light of day in this epic final chapter in the Dungeons & Dragons-inspired Dark Elf Trilogy. After years spent in the ruthless confines of the Underdark, Drizzt Do&’Urden has emerged from the subterranean society of his youth to start a new life. Accompanied by his loyal panther, Drizzt begins exploring the surface of Faerûn, a world unlike any he has ever known. From skunks to humanoids to shapeshifters, Faerûn is full of unfamiliar races and fresh dangers, which Drizzt must better understand if he is to survive. But while Drizzt acts with the best intentions, many of the surface dwellers regard him with fear and distrust. Can he manage to find faithful allies in this foreign land—or is he doomed to be a lonely outsider, just as he was in the Underdark? Sojourn is the third book in the Dark Elf Trilogy and the Legend of Drizzt series.
Sol de Medianoche (Saga Crepúsculo #Volumen 5)
by Stephenie Meyer¡Llega la nueva novela de Stephenie Meyer! Revive la historia de amor inmortal de Crepúsculo contada desde la perspectiva de Edward Cullen. Cuando Edward Cullen y Bella Swan se conocieron en Crepúsculo, nació una historia de amor icónica. Pero hasta ahora, sus fans solo conocen la historia a través de Bella. Por fin los lectores podrán vivir la versión de Edward en la muy esperada novela Sol de medianoche. La inolvidable historia, contada a través de los ojos de Edward, toma un cariz nuevo y definitivamente oscuro. Conocer a Bella es lo más perturbador e intrigante que le ha sucedido en todos sus años como vampiro. A medida que se nos desvelan detalles fascinantes del pasado de Edward y la complejidad de sus pensamientos más íntimos, entenderemos por qué este es el conflicto interno que define su vida. ¿Cómo puede justificar los impulsos de su corazón si significan poner a Bella en peligro? En Sol de Medianoche, Stephenie Meyer nos transporta de nuevo a un mundo que ha cautivado a millones de lectores y nos trae una novela épica sobre los profundos placeres y las consecuencias devastadoras de un amor inmortal.
El sol desnudo (Serie de los robots #Volumen 3)
by Isaac AsimovEl sol desnudo es la tercera novela de la «Serie de los robots», primer bloque de la célebre «Saga de la Fundación» de Isaac Asimov. Mientras la sociedad terrestre rechaza a los robots humanoides, los Mundos Exteriores, antiguas colonias de la Tierra, han basado su economía en el trabajo de los robots, desarrollando así una sociedad altamente tecnológica, mucho más que la terrestre, en la que los individuos no soportan la presencia de sus congéneres: todos los contactos sociales se producen por medio de proyecciones holográficas. Por eso, el detective Baley no sabe por dónde empezar cuando le envían a Solaria a resolver el primer asesinato que se produce en doscientos años, pues todo parece apuntar, paradójicamente, a que ha sido cometido por un robot. Reseña:«El sol desnudo es uno de los mejores libros que jamás escribió Asimov.»The Guardian
El sol desnudo (Serie de los robots #Volumen 3)
by Isaac AsimovEl sol desnudo es la tercera novela de la «Serie de los robots», primer bloque de la célebre «Saga de la Fundación» de Isaac Asimov. Mientras la sociedad terrestre rechaza a los robots humanoides, los Mundos Exteriores, antiguas colonias de la Tierra, han basado su economía en el trabajo de los robots, desarrollando así una sociedad altamente tecnológica, mucho más que la terrestre, en la que los individuos no soportan la presencia de sus congéneres: todos los contactos sociales se producen por medio de proyecciones holográficas. Por eso, el detective Baley no sabe por dónde empezar cuando le envían a Solaria a resolver el primer asesinato que se produce en doscientos años, pues todo parece apuntar, paradójicamente, a que ha sido cometido por un robot. Reseña:«El sol desnudo es uno de los mejores libros que jamás escribió Asimov.»The Guardian
The Sol Majestic: A Novel
by Ferrett SteinmetzThe Sol Majestic is a big-hearted and delightful intergalactic hopepunk adventure for fans of Becky Chambers and The Good Place"A feast of a book.”—Hugo Award-winning author Seanan McGuire Kenna, an aspirational teen guru, wanders destitute across the stars as he tries to achieve his parents' ambition to advise the celestial elite. Everything changes when Kenna wins a free dinner at The Sol Majestic, the galaxy's most renowned restaurant, giving him access to the cosmos's one-percent. His dream is jeopardized, however, when he learns his highly-publicized "free meal" risks putting The Sol Majestic into financial ruin. Kenna and a motley gang of newfound friends—including a teleporting celebrity chef, a trust-fund adrenaline junkie, an inept apprentice, and a brilliant mistress of disguise—must concoct an extravagant scheme to save everything they cherish. In doing so, Kenna may sacrifice his ideals—or learn even greater lessons about wisdom, friendship, and love. Utterly charming and out of this world, Ferrett Steinmetz's The Sol Majestic will satisfy the appetites of sci-fi aficionados and newcomers alike.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Solace of Monsters
by Laurie BlaunerCreated by a grieving father, Mara F. is haunted by previous Maras. One day she escapes into the world. The Solace of Monsters contrasts the creation of life with its ending. How does an artificial creature discover life? What do her adventures tell us about "natural" life and our own attempts to survive-and find solace-in the world?
Solak Scourge of the Sea: Series 12 Book 1 (Beast Quest #67)
by Adam BladeJoin the hero Tom on a high-action adventure with terrible Beasts and deadly danger!Tom is about to embark on his biggest Quest yet! The lands of Avantia, Kayonia and Gorgonia are under attack from six Evil Beasts. Tom's first deadly challenge is to defeat Solak, Scourge of the Sea.