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Blindspace
by Jeremy SzalVakov Fukasawa is a Reaper. An elite soldier injected with a dangerous drug called stormtech: the DNA of a genocidal alien race, the Shenoi. It makes him stronger, faster, more aggressive. At a price.A price that, if the House of Suns cult isn't stopped, all of humanity will have to pay.Vakov saved his estranged brother from the cult and killed their leader. Now they want his head on a spike, and they're hunting him and his friends down to get it, while continuing their mission to awaken the Shenoi and plunge the galaxy into mindless violence and chaos. There's a dangerous journey ahead, but Vakov and his misfit crew of eccentric aliens, troubled bounty hunters and rogue hackers will take any risk to stop the alien awakening. Only there's one risk Vakov hasn't shared: the one he himself poses. He got a terrifying glimpse of the Shenoi in the depths of interstellar space, and the violent nightmares he's suffered since suggest their DNA isn't just inside his body - he might already be fighting them for his mind . . .Praise for Stormblood:'Stormblood is a high stakes adrenaline filled adventure featuring two estranged brothers suddenly on opposite ends of an addict's war. And it's real damn good' Nick Martell, author of THE KINGDOM OF LIARS'A captivating military sci-fi debut. Stormblood tells a splendid story about two brothers divided by war that is full of comradeship, actions, and conflict' Novel Notions'A magnificent and explosive adrenaline-fest . . . Szal's debut is an absolute must read for fans of gritty, action-packed, detective and military SF' Grimdark Magazine'This frenetic, grisly sucker-punch of a book manages to be everything you could want from sci-fi, while also carving out its own niche with a rusty slingshiv.' Fantasy Book Review'Vakov Fukasawa is a former soldier, addicted to the biotech inside his own body that makes him constantly crave for action. And there is plenty of action in this fast moving novel, but not at the expense of ideas, or of humanity, or of vivid descriptions of Szal's carefully imagined war-torn galaxy' Chris Beckett
Blindspace
by Jeremy SzalVakov Fukasawa is a Reaper. An elite soldier injected with a dangerous drug called stormtech: the DNA of a genocidal alien race, the Shenoi. It makes him stronger, faster, more aggressive. At a price.A price that, if the House of Suns cult isn't stopped, all of humanity will have to pay.Vakov saved his estranged brother from the cult and killed their leader. Now they want his head on a spike, and they're hunting him and his friends down to get it, while continuing their mission to awaken the Shenoi and plunge the galaxy into mindless violence and chaos. There's a dangerous journey ahead, but Vakov and his misfit crew of eccentric aliens, troubled bounty hunters and rogue hackers will take any risk to stop the alien awakening. Only there's one risk Vakov hasn't shared: the one he himself poses. He got a terrifying glimpse of the Shenoi in the depths of interstellar space, and the violent nightmares he's suffered since suggest their DNA isn't just inside his body - he might already be fighting them for his mind . . .Praise for Stormblood:'Stormblood is a high stakes adrenaline filled adventure featuring two estranged brothers suddenly on opposite ends of an addict's war. And it's real damn good' Nick Martell, author of THE KINGDOM OF LIARS'A captivating military sci-fi debut. Stormblood tells a splendid story about two brothers divided by war that is full of comradeship, actions, and conflict' Novel Notions'A magnificent and explosive adrenaline-fest . . . Szal's debut is an absolute must read for fans of gritty, action-packed, detective and military SF' Grimdark Magazine'This frenetic, grisly sucker-punch of a book manages to be everything you could want from sci-fi, while also carving out its own niche with a rusty slingshiv.' Fantasy Book Review'Vakov Fukasawa is a former soldier, addicted to the biotech inside his own body that makes him constantly crave for action. And there is plenty of action in this fast moving novel, but not at the expense of ideas, or of humanity, or of vivid descriptions of Szal's carefully imagined war-torn galaxy' Chris Beckett
Blindspace
by Jeremy SzalVakov Fukasawa is a Reaper. An elite soldier injected with a dangerous drug called stormtech: the DNA of a genocidal alien race, the Shenoi. It makes him stronger, faster, more aggressive. At a price.A price that, if the House of Suns cult isn't stopped, all of humanity will have to pay.Vakov saved his estranged brother from the cult and killed their leader. Now they want his head on a spike, and they're hunting him and his friends down to get it, while continuing their mission to awaken the Shenoi and plunge the galaxy into mindless violence and chaos. There's a dangerous journey ahead, but Vakov and his misfit crew of eccentric aliens, troubled bounty hunters and rogue hackers will take any risk to stop the alien awakening. Only there's one risk Vakov hasn't shared: the one he himself poses. He got a terrifying glimpse of the Shenoi in the depths of interstellar space, and the violent nightmares he's suffered since suggest their DNA isn't just inside his body - he might already be fighting them for his mind . . .Praise for Stormblood:'Stormblood is a high stakes adrenaline filled adventure featuring two estranged brothers suddenly on opposite ends of an addict's war. And it's real damn good' Nick Martell, author of THE KINGDOM OF LIARS'A captivating military sci-fi debut. Stormblood tells a splendid story about two brothers divided by war that is full of comradeship, actions, and conflict' Novel Notions'A magnificent and explosive adrenaline-fest . . . Szal's debut is an absolute must read for fans of gritty, action-packed, detective and military SF' Grimdark Magazine'This frenetic, grisly sucker-punch of a book manages to be everything you could want from sci-fi, while also carving out its own niche with a rusty slingshiv.' Fantasy Book Review'Vakov Fukasawa is a former soldier, addicted to the biotech inside his own body that makes him constantly crave for action. And there is plenty of action in this fast moving novel, but not at the expense of ideas, or of humanity, or of vivid descriptions of Szal's carefully imagined war-torn galaxy' Chris Beckett' This is what 21st century Sci-Fi ought to be' - Miles Cameron, author of Artifact Space
Blink
by Ted DekkerSeth Borders isn't your average graduate student. For starters, he has one of the world's highest IQs. Now he has the ability to see multiple potential futures. But with no sleep, a fugitive princess by his side, hit men an heartbeat away, and a massive manhunt steadily closing in, evasion becomes impossible. This book engages issues as ancient as the earth itself...and as current as today's headlines. 389 pages, softcover from Thomas Nelson
A Blink of the Screen
by Terry PratchettA collection of short fiction from Terry Pratchett, spanning the whole of his writing career from schooldays to Discworld and the present day. In the four decades since his first book appeared in print, Terry Pratchett has become one of the world's best-selling and best-loved authors. Here for the first time are his short stories and other short-form fiction collected into one volume. A Blink of the Screen charts the course of Pratchett's long writing career: from his schooldays through to his first writing job on the Bucks Free Press, and the origins of his debut novel, The Carpet People; and on again to the dizzy mastery of the phenomenally successful Discworld series. Here are characters both familiar and yet to be discovered; abandoned worlds and others still expanding; adventure, chickens, death, disco and, actually, some quite disturbing ideas about Christmas, all of it shot through with Terry's inimitable brand of humour. With an introduction by Booker Prize-winning author A.S. Byatt, illustrations by the late Josh Kirby and drawings by the author himself, this is a book to treasure.
Blippo and Beep
by Sarah WeeksKnock-knock. Who's there? Blippo and Beep!Blippo and Beep are a pair of silly robot friends. While Blippo is good-natured and eager, Beep is a bit more serious and practical. But when they start to share knock-knock jokes with each other, Blippo doesn't really understand how they work, and Beep begins to run out of patience!Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Blippo and Beep: I Feel Funny
by Sarah WeeksOh no, Blippo is sick! Can Beep help?Blippo and Beep are robot buddies who like to have fun together. But when Blippo gets a cold, it makes him feel funny, and it puts him in a bad mood. Luckily, his good friend Beep is there to help him feel better! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Bliss: A Bliss Novel (Bliss Bakery Trilogy #1)
by Kathryn LittlewoodRosemary Bliss's family has a secret. It's the Bliss Cookery Booke-an ancient, leather-bound volume of enchanted recipes like Stone Sleep Snickerdoodles and Singing Gingersnaps. Rose and her siblings are supposed to keep the Cookery Booke under lock and whisk-shaped key while their parents are out of town, but then a mysterious stranger shows up. "Aunt" Lily rides a motorcycle, wears purple sequins, and whips up exotic (but delicious) dishes for dinner. Soon boring, nonmagical recipes feel like life before Aunt Lily-a lot less fun. So Rose and her siblings experi-ment with just a couple of recipes from the forbidden Cookery Booke. A few Love Muffins and a few dozen Cookies of Truth couldn't cause too much trouble . . . could they? Kathryn Littlewood's culinary caper blends rich emotional flavor with truly magical wit, yielding one heaping portion of hilarious family adventure.
Bliss: A Daydream Away
by Jade LofNine-year-old Bliss Lorana has always daydreamed about a magical world made of candy called ‘Poptous’, a vibrant realm she created in her mind as a young child. One day, while exploring deep into the forest, Bliss discovers a peculiar object. Overcome with curiosity, she finds herself transported into the enchanting world of her dreams. Meanwhile, in a nearby province, another girl named Connie longs to escape her life bound by so many rules. When she stumbles upon the same mysterious object, she is also whisked away to Poptous. United in this fantastical candy-land, Bliss and Connie must navigate a series of adventures and challenges, forming bonds with their intriguing new friends along the way. To return to the real world, they will need to rely on each other and the strength of their newfound friendship.
Bliss Montage: Stories
by Ling MaA National Indie BestsellerWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Story Prize, and a Windham-Campbell Literature PrizeA Best Book of the Year at The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, Houston Chronicle, Roxane Gay’s The Audacity, Mashable, Polygon, Kirkus Reviews, and Library JournalA New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice“Uncanny and haunting . . . Genius.” —Michele Filgate, The Washington Post“Dazzling.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh AirWhat happens when fantasy tears the screen of the everyday to wake us up? Could that waking be our end?In Bliss Montage, Ling Ma brings us eight wildly different tales of people making their way through the madness and reality of our collective delusions: love and loneliness, connection and possession, friendship, motherhood, the idea of home. A woman lives in a house with all her ex-boyfriends. A toxic friendship grows up around a drug that makes you invisible. An ancient ritual might heal you of anything—if you bury yourself alive. These and other scenarios investigate the ways that the outlandish and the ordinary are shockingly, deceptively, heartbreakingly alike.
Blissful Alchemic God: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Wang LingXinThe heaven and earth was in chaos as the heavens took on the shape of three souls, bringing their creations, the Heaven's Path Divine Artifact, into the cycle of reincarnation, and condensing the Heaven's Path aura. The grandmaster of arcane arts, Chu Batian, a 21st century fan of metaphysics and ancient literature, reincarnated and became one with three souls, becoming a legend of his generation, the god of extreme joy, Li Tianle. Alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman drawing, and puppet controlling were all very interesting. They teased geniuses, played with the strong, and oppressed the heavens. Close]
Blissful Alchemic God: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Wang LingXinThe heaven and earth was in chaos as the heavens took on the shape of three souls, bringing their creations, the Heaven's Path Divine Artifact, into the cycle of reincarnation, and condensing the Heaven's Path aura. The grandmaster of arcane arts, Chu Batian, a 21st century fan of metaphysics and ancient literature, reincarnated and became one with three souls, becoming a legend of his generation, the god of extreme joy, Li Tianle. Alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman drawing, and puppet controlling were all very interesting. They teased geniuses, played with the strong, and oppressed the heavens. Close]
Blissful Alchemic God: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Wang LingXinThe heaven and earth was in chaos as the heavens took on the shape of three souls, bringing their creations, the Heaven's Path Divine Artifact, into the cycle of reincarnation, and condensing the Heaven's Path aura. The grandmaster of arcane arts, Chu Batian, a 21st century fan of metaphysics and ancient literature, reincarnated and became one with three souls, becoming a legend of his generation, the god of extreme joy, Li Tianle. Alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman drawing, and puppet controlling were all very interesting. They teased geniuses, played with the strong, and oppressed the heavens. Close]
Blistra the Sea Dragon: Book 28 (Sea Quest #28)
by Adam BladeMax won't stop until the crazed computer is defeated, and he gets the final element to save Aquora. But Iris still has her most powerful Robobeast . . . Blistra the Sea Dragon.The last thrilling book in Sea Quest Series 7: The Lost Starship. Don't miss the rest of the series:Veloth the Vampire Squid, Glendor the Stealthy Shadow and Mirroc the Goblin Shark!
Blitz: A Novel (The Rook Files #3)
by Daniel O'MalleyIn this historical fantasy, a new recruit to the most powerful supernatural intelligence agency on Earth is accused of going rogue—and must go on the run to clear her name.September, 1940. Three women of the Checquy, the secret organization tasked with protecting Britain from supernatural threats, stand in the sky above London and see German aircraft approach. Forbidden by law to interfere, all they can do is watch as their city is bombed. Until Pamela, the most sensible of them, breaks all the rules and brings down a Nazi bomber with her bare hands. The three resolve to tell no one about it, but they soon learn that a crew member is missing from the downed bomber. Charred corpses are discovered in nearby houses and it becomes apparent that the women have unwittingly unleashed a monster. Through a city torn by the Blitz, the friends must hunt the enemy before he kills again. Their task will take them from the tunnels of the Underground to the halls of power, where they will discover the secrets that a secret organization must keep even from itself. Today. Lynette Binns, a librarian with a husband and child, is a late recruit to the Checquy, having discovered only as an adult her ability to electrify everyday objects with her touch. After completing her training, she is assigned to examine a string of brutal murders and quickly realizes that all bear the unmistakable hallmark of her own unique power. Unable to provide an alibi and determined to prove her innocence, she flees, venturing into the London underworld to find answers. But now she is prey, being tracked by her own frighteningly capable comrades. As Lyn fights off powered thugs and her own vengeful colleagues, she will find that the solution to the murders and to the mystery of her own past lies in the events of World War II, and the covert actions of three young women during the Blitz.
Blitzed
by Robert SwindellsGeorge is fascinated by World War Two. Bombers, Nazis, doodlebugs. But he discovers the reality is very different from how he had imagined it when a school trip to a World War Two museum leads to a timeslip - and George is in London at the time of the Blitz! He joins up with a group of other homeless children, struggling to survive. And then they suspect someone they know of being a German spy...
The Blizzard: A Novel
by Vladimir SorokinLong-listed for the 2016 PEN Translation PrizeA New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA dazzling, utterly distinctive saga from the internationally celebrated and controversial novelist Vladimir Sorokin, "the shock jock of Russian letters" (Harper's)."Vladimir Sorokin [is] Russia's most inventive contemporary author . . . [Gambrell's] translation is as elegant, playful and layered as the original." —Masha Gessen, The New York Times Book ReviewGarin, a district doctor, is desperately trying to reach the village of Dolgoye, where a mysterious epidemic is turning people into zombies. He carries with him a vaccine that will prevent the spread of this terrible disease, but is stymied in his travels by an impenetrable blizzard. A trip that should last no more than a few hours turns into a metaphysical journey, an expedition filled with extraordinary encounters, dangerous escapades, torturous imaginings, and amorous adventures.Trapped in an existential storm, Vladimir Sorokin’s characters fight their way across a landscape that owes as much to Chekhov’s Russian countryside as it does to the postapocalyptic terrain of science fiction. Hypnotic, fascinating, and richly drawn, The Blizzard is a seminal work from one of the most inventive authors writing today. Sorokin has created yet another boldly original work, which combines an avant-garde sensibility with a taste for the absurd and the grotesque, all while delivering stinging truths about contemporary life and modern-day Russia.
Blizzard of the Blue Moon (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #8)
by Mary Pope OsborneJack and Annie are off on another Merlin Mission. This time, Merlin has sent them to rescue a beautiful magical creature--the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?From the Hardcover edition.
Blizzard of the Blue Moon
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie must rescue a beautiful magical creature—the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #36, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #8: Blizzard of the Blue Moon. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
The Blob That Ate Everyone (Goosebumps #55)
by R. L. StineA famous horror writer. That's what Zackie Beauchamp wants to be. He's writing a story about a giant blob monster. A pink slimy creature who eats up an entire town! Then Zackie finds the typewriter. In a burned down antique store. He takes it home and starts typing. But there's something really odd about that typewriter. Something really dangerous. Because now every scary word Zackie writes is starting to come true...
The Blob That Ate Everyone (Goosebumps #28)
by R.L. StineFrom the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, a boy writes a horror story about a scary monster, and then his make-believe creature comes to life.A famous horror writer. That’s what Zackie Beauchamp wants to be. He’s writing a story about a giant blob monster. A pink, slimy creature who eats up an entire town! Then Zackie finds a typewriter in a burned-down antiques store. He takes it home and starts typing. But there’s something really odd about that typewriter. Something really dangerous. Because now every terrifying word Zackie writes is starting to come true.
Bloch and Bradbury
by Robert Bloch Ray BradburyTen dark fantasy stories from the early careers of two of the best writers. By Robert Bloch--The Shadow from the Steeple, The Grinning Ghoul, Mannikins of Horror, The Druidic Doom, A Question of Etiquette, The Man Who Cried Wolf!. By Ray Bradbury--The Watchers, Fever Dream, The Dead Man, The Handler
The Blockade
by Jean JohnsonThe national bestselling author of The V'Dan returns to her gripping military sci-fi series set in the same world as Theirs Not to Reason Why. The First Salik War is underway, and the Alliance is losing--their newest allies must find a way to win, or everyone will be slaughtered. Though committed to helping their V'Dan cousins, the Terrans resent how their allies treat them. The V'Dan in turn feel the Terrans are too unseasoned to act independently. And the other nations fear that ending the Salik War means starting a Human Civil War. Even as Imperial Prince Li'eth and Ambassador Jackie MacKenzie struggle to get their peoples to cooperate, they still face an ethical dilemma: How do you stop a ruthless, advanced nation from attacking again and again without slaughtering them in turn?
Blockbuster Science: The Real Science in Science Fiction
by David Siegel BernsteinIf you've ever wondered how much real science goes into movies like Gravity, novels like The Martian, and television shows like Doctor Who, this is the book for you. Written by an author who is both a data scientist and a science fiction writer, this entertaining and accessible book uses popular science fiction movies, stories, and TV shows to explain the science behind popular narrative concepts like time travel, lightsabers, AI, genetic mutation, asteroids, cyborgs, black holes, alien invasion, the zombie apocalypse, and more.What could be a more fun way to explore the world of science than through its use—accurately or fantastically—in science fiction entertainment: movies, books, and TV shows?Learn about relativity through Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game and the movie Interstellar; black holes and wormholes in connection with Contact and Planet of the Apes; theories about the origin of life as reflected in Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; computer science and artificial intelligence in reference to A.I. Artificial Intelligence; and much, much, more.Written with wit, clarity, and a great sense of fun, Blockbuster Science will inspire science fiction fans to get excited about real science while also putting an engaging pop culture spin on science for any curious reader.
Bloed en Maretakken
by E. J. Stevens Debbie VerschuerenFeestdagen zijn erger dan een volle maan om mensen gek te maken. In Harborsmouth, waar veel van de inwoners ondode vampieren of monsterlijke elfen zijn, kan deze combinatie wel eens dodelijk blijken. Ivy Granger, paranormale privédetective, keert terug naar de straten van Harborsmouth in deze editie van de bestseller urban fantasy-serie. Feestdagen zijn vreselijk, een punt dat wordt bevestigd wanneer een bepaalde demonenadvocaat terugkeert met informatie over een reeks bloedige moorden. Vijf inwoners van Harborsmouth zijn vermoord en alle slachtoffers hadden één ding gemeen - het waren elfen. Wie de elfen had gedood, moest worden gestopt, maar er werd slechts één aanwijzing achtergelaten: een stukje maretak in een plas bloed van het slachtoffer. De feestdagen zagen er meteen iets interessanter uit. Jammer dat deze nieuwe zaak Ivy misschien gek maakt nog voor het nieuwe jaar van start gaat. Ze mag van geluk spreken als ze Kerstmis overleeft. Bloed en Maretakken is een verhaal uit de Ivy Granger-serie (Ivy Granger, Paranormaal Detective #1.5). De wereld van Ivy Granger, met inbegrip van de Ivy Granger Paranormale Detective-serie en de serie De Jagersgilde, is gevuld met actie, mysterie, magie, donkere humor, eigenaardige personages, bloedzuigende vampiers, flirterige demonen, sarcastische waterspuwers, sexy gedaanteverwisselaars, temperamentvolle heksen, psychotische elfen, en brutale, hartstikke leuke heldinnen. De Ivy Granger-serie heeft vele prijzen gewonnen, waaronder de BTS Red Carpet Award voor Beste Roman, de PRG Reviewer's Choice Award voor Beste Paranormale Fantasy Roman, Beste Urban Fantasy Roman, en finalist voor de Beste Urban Fantasy Serie.