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The line between science fiction and fantasy is a thin razorblade, more closely-related than you might think. STRONGER THAN SWORDS is a collection of short scifi and fantasy fiction by author Costa Koutsoutis, looking at worlds that could have existed, and worlds that are coming faster than we think. In "No Grave But the Fields," two children raised by a sword-weilding warrior find different ways to express violence and mercy, only to be struck by...
20822) Creative Couplings
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STARFLEET CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The practical jokes aboard the holodeck re-creation of the prototype vessel Hyperion have taken a turn for the deadly - the fail-safes have been overridden, and Stevens, Tev, and a shipload of cadets, one of whom is probably responsible for their predicament, are trapped inside. Commander Gomez must help her crewmates solve the riddle, find the culprit, and free them all before more damage is done - and people are killed!...
20823) South of the Spire
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A stand-alone novella set in the world of "Spear's Journey."Three weeks after an exploration team left the Citadel to map the unknown lands to the south, their cartographer's journal was found stuffed into the hollow of a tree.It accounts weeks of the team's journey, documenting the ruins of ancient man, and the threats encountered in the post-apocalyptic forest.… There are more than just wild things in the wilderness.
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Les explorateurs de ZC789, planète a priori désertique, vont avoir du fil à retordre...
Le vaisseau de recherches minières Stephen Hawking a largué sur la planète ZC789 un dme d'exploration. Tout est prévu pour assurer la sécurité des cinq occupants et leur permettre de savoir comment réagir face à un éventuel Contact avec une forme de vie locale.
Sur cette planète normalement désertique, l'extérieur du dme est vite envahi par des...
20825) Probability
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If you ever get to drinking beer in your favorite saloon and meet a scared little guy who wants to buy you the joint, supply you with fur coats and dolls and run you for Congress-listen well! That is, if you really want the joint, the fur coats, the dolls and a seat in Congress. Just ask Mike Murphy…
20826) Secrets Forbidden
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Survival depends on keeping secrets…Olivia is on the run from the government, constantly looking over her shoulder, preparing for the inevitable uprising.Training with the rebels in Shadow, Olivia learns to harness her newfound abilities and perfect her skills.With danger always near, they must embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis.This dystopian adventure is the second in a series and is not a standalone...
20827) Edge of the Knife
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In the not too distant future, the world looks much like it does now. Technology advanced at a rapid pace with few able to keep up with the changes. Through leaps and bounds, those who failed to keep up were left behind.
Tyrel Janks and his Partner Jessica Smith work as freelance runners. They do odd jobs for clients, jobs that at times fall on the other side of the law. They have worked for Jack Hoorn in the past. In fact, he owed them money already...
20828) Back to the Past
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Theme: Friendship, cliques, self-esteem, growing up One day Abby and Clara find a time portal and are swept into the future. No test! No school dance! But then they decide to abuse the portal's power. Some would call Largo Bay quirky. Others would call it downright strange. To Abby McQuade it's just home. Abby has a big imagination. And her curiosity always leads to trouble. Every adventurer has a sidekick. Holmes had Watson. Batman had Robin. Abby...
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In this collection of short stories Nova and Fiz race to save their city, as well as a brave young lady, from the destruction of a sound ripple bomb. Jusker Royal solves a mystery including a dead man, stolen coins and a bottle of Elven elixer. Leaflow must delve into the very depths of a man's mind...and return alive.These adventures, and four others, await in a book of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery; Illusions of Steel and Sunset.
20830) Reel to Real Love
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Finding the right romantic partner is always a challenge-especially when your first spouse turns out to be a greedy, business-obsessed hardass who winds up on her CEO office floor with a bullet through her brain.
After the murder of her first wife, Elaine is ready for a vacation and a solid relationship with a woman who only has time for her. Thanks to some found alien technology, Elaine can get what she wants... sort of. Okay, so a computer-generated...
20831) Exiles
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For three centuries the people of Alaj and the people of Etolos have been bitter enemies. However, when crippling disasters strike both worlds, each planet becomes the other's hope for survival.
With time running out, Captain Picard and his crew are called to negotiate a peaceful settlement and begin rescue efforts. But some factions would rather see both planets perish and will stop at nothing to prevent peace.
Soon the U.S.S. Enterprise™ crew...
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From their fortified lair in the Haunted House, the Feral Gang terrorize and brutalize the pets and strays of a Chula Vista neighborhood. With all hope gone, their victims turn to the Three Dog Detective Agency, the only force standing between the Feral Gang and victory. They dare not fail.
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In 1949 five individuals spotted an unidentified flying object hovering over the Rogue River near Gold Beach, Oregon. The Air Force sent a team to investigate and were unable to repudiate the eyewitness claims. The event, known as The Rogue River Incident - Case X, remains unexplained. Decades later, in the small town of Rogue River, Oregon which borders the wild and scenic river of the same name, outdoor photographer, Mitch Wilde is thrust into a...
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Book Three of the John Carter of Mars collections, this edition contains the original text from the eighth, ninth, tenth, and the two short stories and make up the eleventh of Edgar Rice Burrough's world-famous novels. Originally published between 1934 and 1943, Swords of Mars; Synthetic Men of Mars; Llana of Gathol; John Carter and the Giant of Mars; and Skeleton Men of Jupiter are science fiction classics!
20835) Cocktails & Chloroform
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For modern-day detective Mallory Atkinson, being trapped in the body of Victorian housemaid means overcoming endless obstacles. Her current challenge is winning over the suspicious young parlormaid, Alice. Mallory's plan starts with teaching the girl to make Molotov cocktails, which is a perfectly valid science experiment and not at all a desperate ploy to gain Alice's attention. Before the lesson can begin, though, Alice receives a letter that has...
20836) Misadventures in Not Space
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From the UNACCLAIMED AUTHOR of two SHORT STORIES YOU HAVE NEVER READ comes a tale of four friends (eventually five, if you count the extra kid) trying to find each other, trying to get home, and trying to figure out just what the noodle is NOT SPACE. Kyan, Zoe, Amanda, and Oliver embark on an epic adventure that not only leads to self-discovery, but shines a light on the fact that, YES, YOUR PARENTS ARE PEOPLE TOO. (HOLEY BAGELS, they have entire...
20837) Confidence Game
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Cutter demanded more and more and more efficiency-and got it! But, as in anything, enough is enough, and too much is…
20838) Tierras de Tormentas
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Cae un rayo. Se escucha el trueno. Queda el olor de ozono en el aire. Y el mundo cambió para siempre. Bienvenidos a las Tierras de Tormentas. A primera vista todo parecer ser igual, pero hay pequeños indicios de que no todo parece ser lo que es. Hasta las cosas más ordinarias pueden parecer algo extrañas. La colección de 21 historias cortas de Stewart Bint varía desde lo sublime a lo poderoso, divertido, desconcertante, horrífico, y diferente,...
20839) Turning Point
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The man is rare who will give his life for what is merely the lesser of two evils. Merrick's decision was even tougher: to save human beings at the expense of humanity, or vice versa?
20840) Catching Lightning
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Dragons, dark wizards, mythology, space exploration, body modification addiction, and a solar system devouring planet-this collection has a bit of everything for fantasy and science fiction readers. Whether you are looking for a brief escape from reality or a deep delve into high fantasy, you are sure to find a story you love.
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