Two bombs over Japan. Two shells. One called Little Boy, one called Fat Man. Three days apart. The one implicit in the other. Brothers.Named one of Flavorwire's best independent books of 2014, and winner of the 2013 Horatio Nelson Fiction Prize.In this striking debut novel, the atomic bombs dropped on Japan are personified as Fat Man and Little Boy. This small measure of humanity is a cruelty the bombs must suffer. Given life from death, the brothers' journey is one of surreal and unsettling discovery, transforming these symbols of mass destruction into beacons of longing and hope."Impressive. . . The novel straddles a hybrid genre of historical magical realism." - The Japan Times"Meginnis’s talent is his ability to make the reader feel empathy for souls who killed so many.
Black Balloon Publishing
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9781936787203
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Paperback
The Medusa Chronicles
By Baxter, Stephen
A sequel to Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Nebula Award-winning novella "A Meeting with Medusa," this novel continues the thrilling adventure of astronaut Howard Falcon, humanity's first explorer of Jupiter from two modern science fiction masters.Howard Falcon almost lost his life in an accident as the first human astronaut to explore the atmosphere of Jupiter - and a combination of human ingenuity and technical expertise brought him back. But he is no longer himself. Instead, he has been changed into an augmented human: part man, part machine, and exceptionally capable. With permission from the Clarke Estate, Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds continue this beloved writer's enduring vision and have created a fresh story for new readers. The Medusa Chronicles charts Falcon's journey through the centuries granted by his new body, but always back to mysteries of Jupiter and the changing interaction between humanity and the universe. A compelling read full of incredible action right from the beginning, this is a modern classic in the spirit of 2001 and The Martian.
Saga Pr
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9781481479677
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Print book
Midnight Crossroad
By Harris, Charlaine
FIRST IN A NEW TRILOGYFrom Charlaine Harris, the bestselling author who created Sookie Stackhouse and her world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, comes a darker locale - populated by more strangers than friends. But then, that's how the locals prefer it ... Welcome to Midnight, Texas, a town with many boarded-up windows and few full-time inhabitants, located at the crossing of Witch Light Road and Davy Road. It's a pretty standard dried-up western town.There's a pawnshop (someone lives in the basement and is seen only at night) . There's a diner (people who are just passing through tend not to linger) . And there's new resident Manfred Bernardo, who thinks he's found the perfect place to work in private (and who has secrets of his own) .Stop at the one traffic light in town, and everything looks normal.
Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
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9780425263150
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Print book
Premonitions
By Schultz, Jamie
TWO MILLION DOLLARS... It’s the kind of score Karyn Ames has always dreamed of—enough to set her crew up pretty well and, more important, enough to keep her safely stocked on a very rare, very expensive black market drug. Without it, Karyn hallucinates slices of the future until they totally overwhelm her, leaving her unable to distinguish the present from the mess of certainties and possibilities yet to come. The client behind the heist is Enoch Sobell, a notorious crime lord with a reputation for being ruthless and exacting—and a purported practitioner of dark magic. Sobell is almost certainly condemned to Hell for a magically extended lifetime full of shady dealings. Once you’re in business with him, there’s no backing out.
Roc
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9780451467447
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Book
Poison Fruit
By Carey, Jacqueline
The hot-as-Hel series with the Sookie Stackhouse type of vibe Paranormal Haven is backbut this time the paranormal Midwestern town of Pemkowet is feeling a frost in the air and the residents are frozen in fear....The Pemkowet Visitors Bureau has always promoted paranormal tourismeven if it has downplayed the risks hobgoblins are unpredictable. It helps that the town is presided over by Daisy Johanssen, who as Hels liaison is authorized by the Norse goddess of the dead to keep Pemkowet under control. Normally, thats easier to do in the winter, when bracing temperatures keep folks indoors.But a new predator is on the prowl, and this one thrives on nightmares. Daisy is on her trail and working intimately with her partner and sometime lover from the Pemkowet PD, sexy yet unavailable werewolf Cody Fairfax.
Roc
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9780451465313
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Hardcover
Dead But Not Forgotten
By Harris, Charlaine
There's more to Sookie Stackhouse than you ever knew ... The #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris spawned a hit TV show and captivated fans around the world - including other authors. Now this group of writers, specifically chosen by Charlaine, pays tribute to "the southern, mind-reading belle who gets mixed up in the world of vampires and magical creatures" (The Kansas City Star) with a collection of fifteen all-new stories about your favorite residents of Bon Temps.With contributions byRachel CaineDana CameronBill CriderMaryJanice DavidsonLeigh EvansChristopher GoldenNancy HolderDean JamesToni L. P. KelnerJonathan MaberryJeff MariotteSeanan McGuireSuzanne McLeodNicole PeelerJeanne C. Stein
Ace
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9780425271742
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Hardcover
Half a King
By Abercrombie, Joe
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME AND THE WASHINGTON POST * LOCUS AWARD WINNER"A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page 1 and refused to let go." - George R. R. Martin"I swore an oath to avenge the death of my father. I may be half a man, but I swore a whole oath." Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains, and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea. And he must do it all with only one good hand. The deceived will become the deceiver. Born a weakling in the eyes of his father, Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm and a cold heart rule. He cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge.
Ballantine Group
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9780804178327
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Hardcover
Pillars of Eternity Guidebook Volume One
By Kirsch, Paul
Packed with never-before-seen art and in-depth lore, this is the definitive encyclopedia of the acclaimed new video game from Obsidian Entertainment!Having broken records with its hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, Pillars of Eternity meets modern technology with the beloved traditions of roleplaying games, introducing a breathtaking new fantasy world. Every monster, every faction, every deity, and everything in between are covered within the pages of this tome, all accompanied by luscious illustrations.Please note, this is not a strategy guide.
Publisher: n/a
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9781616558093
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eBook
Andromeda's Choice
By Dietz, William C.
Andromeda McKee rebuilt her life in the violent embrace of the Legion of the Damned in the days when cyborgs were first being introduced. Now she must choose between her conscience and her desire for vengeance...In a different world, Lady Catherine Cat Carletto would never have left her pampered life behind. But when Princess Ophelia became Empress Ophelia in a coup that claimed the lives of the princesss brother and all who supported him, including the Carletto family, Cat had to hideor die.She became Legionnaire Andromeda McKee, and now shes a battle-scarred veteran who knows how to kill.Summoned to Earth to receive the Imperial Order of Merit from the empress herself, Andromeda learns that she isnt the sole surviving Carlettoher uncle Rex is not only still alive but also the leader of a resistance group determined to overthrow Ophelia.
Ace Hardcover
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9780425256244
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Print book
The Golem of Hollywood
By Kellerman, Jonathan
"An extraordinary work of detection, suspense, and supernatural mystery. I spent three days totally lost in the world Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman have created. This is brilliant, page-turning fiction with mythic underpinnings that give it a special resonance; a rare collaboration where the sum is truly greater than the parts. The book is like nothing I've ever read before. It sort of took my breath away." - Stephen King From Jonathan Kellerman, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author and master of psychological suspense, and Jesse Kellerman, the international #1 bestselling author of The Genius, comes one of the most remarkable novels of the year. A burned-out L.A. detective . . . a woman of mystery who is far more than she seems . . .
Fat Man and Little Boy
By Meginnis, Mike
Two bombs over Japan. Two shells. One called Little Boy, one called Fat Man. Three days apart. The one implicit in the other. Brothers.Named one of Flavorwire's best independent books of 2014, and winner of the 2013 Horatio Nelson Fiction Prize.In this striking debut novel, the atomic bombs dropped on Japan are personified as Fat Man and Little Boy. This small measure of humanity is a cruelty the bombs must suffer. Given life from death, the brothers' journey is one of surreal and unsettling discovery, transforming these symbols of mass destruction into beacons of longing and hope."Impressive. . . The novel straddles a hybrid genre of historical magical realism." - The Japan Times"Meginnis’s talent is his ability to make the reader feel empathy for souls who killed so many.
The Medusa Chronicles
By Baxter, Stephen
A sequel to Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Nebula Award-winning novella "A Meeting with Medusa," this novel continues the thrilling adventure of astronaut Howard Falcon, humanity's first explorer of Jupiter from two modern science fiction masters.Howard Falcon almost lost his life in an accident as the first human astronaut to explore the atmosphere of Jupiter - and a combination of human ingenuity and technical expertise brought him back. But he is no longer himself. Instead, he has been changed into an augmented human: part man, part machine, and exceptionally capable. With permission from the Clarke Estate, Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds continue this beloved writer's enduring vision and have created a fresh story for new readers. The Medusa Chronicles charts Falcon's journey through the centuries granted by his new body, but always back to mysteries of Jupiter and the changing interaction between humanity and the universe. A compelling read full of incredible action right from the beginning, this is a modern classic in the spirit of 2001 and The Martian.
Midnight Crossroad
By Harris, Charlaine
FIRST IN A NEW TRILOGYFrom Charlaine Harris, the bestselling author who created Sookie Stackhouse and her world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, comes a darker locale - populated by more strangers than friends. But then, that's how the locals prefer it ... Welcome to Midnight, Texas, a town with many boarded-up windows and few full-time inhabitants, located at the crossing of Witch Light Road and Davy Road. It's a pretty standard dried-up western town.There's a pawnshop (someone lives in the basement and is seen only at night) . There's a diner (people who are just passing through tend not to linger) . And there's new resident Manfred Bernardo, who thinks he's found the perfect place to work in private (and who has secrets of his own) .Stop at the one traffic light in town, and everything looks normal.
Premonitions
By Schultz, Jamie
TWO MILLION DOLLARS... It’s the kind of score Karyn Ames has always dreamed of—enough to set her crew up pretty well and, more important, enough to keep her safely stocked on a very rare, very expensive black market drug. Without it, Karyn hallucinates slices of the future until they totally overwhelm her, leaving her unable to distinguish the present from the mess of certainties and possibilities yet to come. The client behind the heist is Enoch Sobell, a notorious crime lord with a reputation for being ruthless and exacting—and a purported practitioner of dark magic. Sobell is almost certainly condemned to Hell for a magically extended lifetime full of shady dealings. Once you’re in business with him, there’s no backing out.
Poison Fruit
By Carey, Jacqueline
The hot-as-Hel series with the Sookie Stackhouse type of vibe Paranormal Haven is backbut this time the paranormal Midwestern town of Pemkowet is feeling a frost in the air and the residents are frozen in fear....The Pemkowet Visitors Bureau has always promoted paranormal tourismeven if it has downplayed the risks hobgoblins are unpredictable. It helps that the town is presided over by Daisy Johanssen, who as Hels liaison is authorized by the Norse goddess of the dead to keep Pemkowet under control. Normally, thats easier to do in the winter, when bracing temperatures keep folks indoors.But a new predator is on the prowl, and this one thrives on nightmares. Daisy is on her trail and working intimately with her partner and sometime lover from the Pemkowet PD, sexy yet unavailable werewolf Cody Fairfax.
Dead But Not Forgotten
By Harris, Charlaine
There's more to Sookie Stackhouse than you ever knew ... The #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris spawned a hit TV show and captivated fans around the world - including other authors. Now this group of writers, specifically chosen by Charlaine, pays tribute to "the southern, mind-reading belle who gets mixed up in the world of vampires and magical creatures" (The Kansas City Star) with a collection of fifteen all-new stories about your favorite residents of Bon Temps.With contributions byRachel CaineDana CameronBill CriderMaryJanice DavidsonLeigh EvansChristopher GoldenNancy HolderDean JamesToni L. P. KelnerJonathan MaberryJeff MariotteSeanan McGuireSuzanne McLeodNicole PeelerJeanne C. Stein
Half a King
By Abercrombie, Joe
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME AND THE WASHINGTON POST * LOCUS AWARD WINNER"A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page 1 and refused to let go." - George R. R. Martin"I swore an oath to avenge the death of my father. I may be half a man, but I swore a whole oath." Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains, and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea. And he must do it all with only one good hand. The deceived will become the deceiver. Born a weakling in the eyes of his father, Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm and a cold heart rule. He cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge.
Pillars of Eternity Guidebook Volume One
By Kirsch, Paul
Packed with never-before-seen art and in-depth lore, this is the definitive encyclopedia of the acclaimed new video game from Obsidian Entertainment!Having broken records with its hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, Pillars of Eternity meets modern technology with the beloved traditions of roleplaying games, introducing a breathtaking new fantasy world. Every monster, every faction, every deity, and everything in between are covered within the pages of this tome, all accompanied by luscious illustrations.Please note, this is not a strategy guide.
Andromeda's Choice
By Dietz, William C.
Andromeda McKee rebuilt her life in the violent embrace of the Legion of the Damned in the days when cyborgs were first being introduced. Now she must choose between her conscience and her desire for vengeance...In a different world, Lady Catherine Cat Carletto would never have left her pampered life behind. But when Princess Ophelia became Empress Ophelia in a coup that claimed the lives of the princesss brother and all who supported him, including the Carletto family, Cat had to hideor die.She became Legionnaire Andromeda McKee, and now shes a battle-scarred veteran who knows how to kill.Summoned to Earth to receive the Imperial Order of Merit from the empress herself, Andromeda learns that she isnt the sole surviving Carlettoher uncle Rex is not only still alive but also the leader of a resistance group determined to overthrow Ophelia.
The Golem of Hollywood
By Kellerman, Jonathan
"An extraordinary work of detection, suspense, and supernatural mystery. I spent three days totally lost in the world Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman have created. This is brilliant, page-turning fiction with mythic underpinnings that give it a special resonance; a rare collaboration where the sum is truly greater than the parts. The book is like nothing I've ever read before. It sort of took my breath away." - Stephen King From Jonathan Kellerman, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author and master of psychological suspense, and Jesse Kellerman, the international #1 bestselling author of The Genius, comes one of the most remarkable novels of the year. A burned-out L.A. detective . . . a woman of mystery who is far more than she seems . . .