Howling Dark

Christopher Ruocchio

The second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries. Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails...the galaxy will burn.

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Caliban's War (The Expanse, #2)

James S.A. Corey

We are not alone. On Ganymede, breadbasket of the outer planets, a Martian marine watches as her platoon is slaughtered by a monstrous supersoldier. On Earth, a high-level politician struggles to prevent interplanetary war from reigniting. And on Venus, an alien protomolecule has overrun the planet, wreaking massive, mysterious changes and threatening to spread out into the solar system. In the vast wilderness of space, James Holden and the crew of the Rocinante have been keeping the peace for the Outer Planets Alliance. When they agree to help a scientist search war-torn Ganymede for a missing child, the future of humanity rests on whether a single ship can prevent an alien invasion that may have already begun . . .

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Shadow & Claw (The Book of the New Sun, #1-2)

Gene Wolfe

THE BOOK OF THE NEW SUN is unanimously acclaimed as Wolfe’s most remarkable work, hailed as “a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis” by Publishers Weekly and “one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century” by the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. The Shadow of the Torturer is the first volume in this four-volume epic, the tale of young Severian, an apprentice to the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession- showing mercy toward his victim. The Claw of the Conciliator continues the saga of Severian, banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to discover the awesome power of an ancient relic and learn the truth about his hidden destiny. “A masterpiece...the best science fiction I've read in years!” --Ursula K. Le Guin

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Tenderly Betrayed

Hannah Linder

She was the one person in the world who seeped warmth beyond his cold, fortified walls. Until he betrayed her. Jericho Easton, famed throughout England for his brutal victories inside the ring, has spent most of his life alone, untouched, and blood-stained. He’s not certain why he fights. To find the man who murdered his father? Or unleash the ever-burning fury inside his chest? Regardless, he never expected to confront the blackguard from his nightmares so soon. Or that the man’s innocent daughter would smile at him as no one ever had. Iris Gregory has secrets and griefs of her own. But she tucks them away behind an eager smile and a laughing zest for life. When mysterious and unreachable Jericho Easton comes to her family’s rescue on the farm, some of the loneliness ebbs away into trust, hard-earned friendship—and maybe something more. Why are all her letters suddenly filled with him? Was she ever truly alive before his kiss? Then the unthinkable happens. Jericho grapples with a sense of duty and justice toward his dead father, and Iris is left reeling in the wake of so many lies. As the consequences of Jericho’s decision unfurl, Iris is thrown into a vortex of pain, destitution, and utter hopelessness. Jericho might be the only one who can rescue her. But can she let him—or ever again give him passage into her heart—when he’s the very one who shattered it?

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The Bone Ships

R.J. Barker

A saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the launch of a new fantasy from R.J. Barker. Two nations at war. A prize beyond compare. For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted. Now the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favour. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory, but the war.

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Soulkeeper (The Keepers, #1)

David Dalglish

In the first book of USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's epic fantasy trilogy a warrior priest must answer the call and protect his world from monsters that were once only legend when ancient magic suddenly returns to his land.Devin Eveson is a Soulkeeper, traveling through remote villages as a preacher and healer. But when a dragon awakens--the size of a mountain and leaving great chasms in its wake--the veil is torn, flooding the land with ancient magic and forgotten races. Now Devin must set aside his words of peace and accept his new role: slayer of monsters and protector of the human race. But not all the creatures that have re-awakened mean humanity harm. And as Devin slowly befriends people of these new races, his discomfort in his role grows. But Soulkeepers must slay without mercy. And even sympathizers risk their wrath. For more from David Dalglish, check out: ShadowdanceA Dance of CloaksA Dance of BladesA Dance of MirrorsA Dance of ShadowsA Dance of GhostsA Dance of ChaosSeraphimSkybornFirebornShadowborn

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Age of Myth

Michael J. Sullivan

Age of Myth inaugurates another six-book series set in Elan. Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer; Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom; and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun.

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Sufficiently Advanced Magic (Arcane Ascension, #1)

Andrew Rowe

Five years ago, Corin Cadence’s brother entered the Serpent Spire — a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire’s trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire’s goddess. He never returned. Now, it’s Corin’s turn. He’s headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess. If he can survive the trials, Corin will earn an attunement, but that won’t be sufficient to survive the dangers on the upper levels. For that, he’s going to need training, allies, and a lot of ingenuity. The journey won’t be easy, but Corin won’t stop until he gets his brother back.

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Till We Have Faces

C.S. Lewis

In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis reworks the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche into an enduring piece of contemporary fiction. This is the story of Orual, Psyche's embittered and ugly older sister, who posessively and harmfully loves Psyche. Much to Orual's frustration, Psyche is loved by Cupid, the god of love himself, setting the troubled Orual on a path of moral development. Set against the backdrop of Glome, a barbaric, pre-Christian world, the struggles between sacred and profane love are illuminated as Orual learns that we cannot understand the intent of the gods "till we have faces" and sincerity in our souls and selves.

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Fife & Drum (Needle and Leaf, #3)

Andrew D. Meredith

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The Bone Ships

R.J. Barker

A saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the launch of a new fantasy from R.J. Barker. Two nations at war. A prize beyond compare. For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted. Now the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favour. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory, but the war.

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Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 4

Tang Jiu Qing

OPENING GAMBITHaving successfully foiled the bandit attack on the city of Cizhou in Zhongbo, Xiao Chiye sets off in pursuit of their leader, attempting to cut their enemy off before he returns to his lair. At the same time, having gained control of Cizhou, Shen Zechuan sets his sights on neighboring Chazhou, with which he hopes to broker a trade agreement. But Chazhou is a lawless place, ruled by a ruthless bandit chief who has long neglected the starving populace. If Shen Zechuan wishes to make his mark here, he must rely not on any army, but his own cunning.As Shen Zechuan fights for a foothold in Zhongbo, a new power is rising in the capital of Qudu, and those with ambition eye the throne from all sides. The board is set for a game of wits that will decide the fate of the nation—and Shen Zechuan is playing to win.

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Fife & Drum (Needle and Leaf, #3)

Andrew D. Meredith

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Till We Have Faces

C.S. Lewis

In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis reworks the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche into an enduring piece of contemporary fiction. This is the story of Orual, Psyche's embittered and ugly older sister, who posessively and harmfully loves Psyche. Much to Orual's frustration, Psyche is loved by Cupid, the god of love himself, setting the troubled Orual on a path of moral development. Set against the backdrop of Glome, a barbaric, pre-Christian world, the struggles between sacred and profane love are illuminated as Orual learns that we cannot understand the intent of the gods "till we have faces" and sincerity in our souls and selves.

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Age of Myth

Michael J. Sullivan

Age of Myth inaugurates another six-book series set in Elan. Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer; Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom; and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun.

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Soulkeeper (The Keepers, #1)

David Dalglish

In the first book of USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's epic fantasy trilogy a warrior priest must answer the call and protect his world from monsters that were once only legend when ancient magic suddenly returns to his land.Devin Eveson is a Soulkeeper, traveling through remote villages as a preacher and healer. But when a dragon awakens--the size of a mountain and leaving great chasms in its wake--the veil is torn, flooding the land with ancient magic and forgotten races. Now Devin must set aside his words of peace and accept his new role: slayer of monsters and protector of the human race. But not all the creatures that have re-awakened mean humanity harm. And as Devin slowly befriends people of these new races, his discomfort in his role grows. But Soulkeepers must slay without mercy. And even sympathizers risk their wrath. For more from David Dalglish, check out: ShadowdanceA Dance of CloaksA Dance of BladesA Dance of MirrorsA Dance of ShadowsA Dance of GhostsA Dance of ChaosSeraphimSkybornFirebornShadowborn

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Tenderly Betrayed

Hannah Linder

She was the one person in the world who seeped warmth beyond his cold, fortified walls. Until he betrayed her. Jericho Easton, famed throughout England for his brutal victories inside the ring, has spent most of his life alone, untouched, and blood-stained. He’s not certain why he fights. To find the man who murdered his father? Or unleash the ever-burning fury inside his chest? Regardless, he never expected to confront the blackguard from his nightmares so soon. Or that the man’s innocent daughter would smile at him as no one ever had. Iris Gregory has secrets and griefs of her own. But she tucks them away behind an eager smile and a laughing zest for life. When mysterious and unreachable Jericho Easton comes to her family’s rescue on the farm, some of the loneliness ebbs away into trust, hard-earned friendship—and maybe something more. Why are all her letters suddenly filled with him? Was she ever truly alive before his kiss? Then the unthinkable happens. Jericho grapples with a sense of duty and justice toward his dead father, and Iris is left reeling in the wake of so many lies. As the consequences of Jericho’s decision unfurl, Iris is thrown into a vortex of pain, destitution, and utter hopelessness. Jericho might be the only one who can rescue her. But can she let him—or ever again give him passage into her heart—when he’s the very one who shattered it?

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