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The Second Ship
by Richard Phillips
A mysterious alien ship appears on Earth, leading to a dangerous race to uncover its secrets and prevent a global catastrophe.
For sixty years, the National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico, has been investigating the powerful technologies of a damaged alien ship, an effort dubbed the Rho Project. Now, the American ... (Goodreads)
Dreadnaught
by Jack Campbell
A young officer is given command of a powerful warship and must navigate political intrigue and battle against an alien race.
The Alliance woke Captain John "Black Jack" Geary from cryogenic sleep to take command of the fleet in the century-long conflict against the Syndicate Worlds. Now Fleet Admiral Geary's victory has ... (Goodreads)
Old Man's War
by John Scalzi
Elderly citizens enlist in an interstellar war to save humanity, discovering new strength and purpose.
Old Man's War is about a soldier named John Perry and his exploits in the Colonial Defense Forces (CDF). The first-person narrative follows Perry's military career from CDF recruit to the rank of ... (Wikipedia)
Invincible
by Jack Campbell
A young man discovers he is the long-lost heir to a powerful starship captain and must navigate political intrigue and space battles to claim his birthright.
The Alliance has been fighting the Syndicate Worlds (a union of planets under a tyrannical, corporate-like government) for a century. After obtaining a " hypernet key " from a Syndic traitor, they ... (Wikipedia)
Valiant
by Jack Campbell
A young woman disguises herself as a boy to join a spaceship crew and fight in an interstellar war.
Not sure what to expect after the heavy damage the Syndicate's inflicted on his fleet when they escaped 11 days before, John 'Black Jack' Geary discovers the Lakota system is practically undefended ... (Wikipedia)
Dust
by Hugh Howey
A post-apocalyptic world struggles to survive against oppressive forces.
The story of Wool takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth. , Humanity clings to survival in the Silo, a subterranean city extending one hundred forty-four stories beneath the surface. The series ... (Wikipedia)
The Atlantis Plague
by A.G. Riddle
A global pandemic unleashes an ancient virus, sparking a race to save humanity.
A pandemic 70,000 years in the making...,will change humanity...,forever., The race to stop the Atlantis Plague has begun. Buy now and continue the worldwide bestselling series that began with The ... (Goodreads)
The Rise of Endymion
by Dan Simmons
A perilous adventure in a post-apocalyptic future, with a hero set on fulfilling a mysterious destiny.
The Rise of Endymion is set more than 275 years after the fall of the Hegemony of Man, an interstellar organization connected by farcaster portals. At the time of this novel, the Roman Catholic ... (Wikipedia)
Wool Omnibus
by Hugh Howey
Uncovering the truth behind a post-apocalyptic world, where society is hidden beneath a giant dome.
The story of Wool takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth. , Humanity clings to survival in the Silo, a subterranean city extending one hundred forty-four stories beneath the surface. The series ... (Wikipedia)
One Second After
by William R. Forstchen
A small town in North Carolina struggles to survive after an EMP attack destroys all electronics and infrastructure in the United States.
A post-apocalyptic thriller of the after effects in the United States after a terrifying terrorist attack using electromagnetic pulse weapons., New York Times best selling author William R. Forstchen ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Song of Ice and Fire
by George R.R. Martin
Epic fantasy series of political intrigue, alliances, and warfare in a mythical land.
George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has become, in many ways, the gold standard for modern epic fantasy. Martin—dubbed the "American Tolkien" by Time magazine—has created a world that ... (Goodreads)
Endymion
by Dan Simmons
Epic adventure of a man's journey through space and time, in search of the divine.
274 years ago, Hegemony CEO Meina Gladstone ordered the destruction of all farcaster portals to stop the TechnoCore from eliminating humankind. This resulted in the collapse of civilization on most ... (Wikipedia)
The Forever War
by Joe Haldeman
A soldier's story of the horror of war and its consequences in the far future.
The monumental Hugo and Nebula award winning SF classic— Featuring a new introduction by John Scalzi,The Earth's leaders have drawn a line in the interstellar sand—despite the fact that the fierce ... (Barnes & Noble)
Wired
by Douglas E. Richards
A thrilling sci-fi novel about a man who wakes up with no memory and discovers he has been turned into a cyborg with incredible abilities.
Kira Miller is a brilliant genetic engineer who discovers how to temporarily achieve savant-like capabilities in all areas of thought and creativity. But what if this transcendent level of ... (Goodreads)
Rock Bottom Girl
by Lucy Score
A woman who has hit rock bottom in her life finds love and success with the help of a billionaire businessman.
Downsized, broke, and dumped, 38-year-old Marley sneaks home to her childhood bedroom in the town she couldn’t wait to escape twenty years ago. Not much has changed in Culpepper. The cool kids are ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Heart of Devin MacKade
by Nora Roberts
Devin MacKade, a handsome and charming man, falls in love with a single mother and helps her overcome her troubled past.
HE WAS THE ONLY MACKADE WHO MOVED SLOW Sheriff Devin MacKade had always had his eye on Cassie Connor Dolin. Twelve years of trying to watch over her and her children. Twelve years of being the ... (Goodreads)
The Fall of Hyperion
by Dan Simmons
Epic space opera, exploring the consequences of a universe-shattering event.
The Hegemony is an interstellar governmental entity formed by many planets, most of which are connected by instantaneous farcaster portals. Some worlds, like Hyperion, have no farcaster portals and ... (Wikipedia)
Paris Time Capsule
by Ella Carey
A young American photographer inherits a Parisian apartment, discovering a hidden treasure trove of artifacts that lead her on a journey of discovery.
An utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking novel about a young woman whose life was ripped apart by the Second World War and the power her story holds today. From bestselling author Ella Carey,, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Ruins of Gorlan / The Burning Bridge / The Icebound Land
by John Flanagan
A young orphan boy becomes an apprentice to a ranger and embarks on dangerous missions to protect the kingdom from evil forces.
In the prologue, Halt (a legendary Ranger) sees Dirk Reacher, one of Morgarath's allies, give him a plan. Halt thinks about this, but eventually decides it's true. Meanwhile, on a special mission for ... (Wikipedia)
The Fall of Shane MacKade
by Nora Roberts
The youngest MacKade brother, Shane, falls in love with a newcomer to Antietam, Rebecca Knight, while dealing with a dangerous stalker.
SHANE MACKADE? A GROOM? Shane MacKade loved women. But he hadn't met one yet who had him whistling the wedding march. Until Dr. Rebecca Knight. Problem was, the pretty lady was too busy hunting ... (Goodreads)
Cragside
by L.J. Ross
DCI Ryan investigates a murder at the historic Cragside estate, uncovering secrets and danger in the picturesque Northumberland countryside.
Are you afraid of the dark..?, After his climactic battle with notorious serial killer The Hacker , DCI Ryan is spending the summer with his fiancée within the grounds of Cragside, a spectacular ... (Goodreads)
Naamah's Curse
by Jacqueline Carey
Naamah, a courtesan, is cursed by a powerful queen and must embark on a perilous journey to lift it.
Jacqueline Carey,, New York Times, bestselling author of the Kushiel's Legacy series, delivers book two in her new lushly imagined trilogy featuring daughter of Alba, Moirin. Far from the land of her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dark Skies
by L.J. Ross
A detective investigates a series of murders in a small town, uncovering dark secrets and facing danger.
Beware what lies beneath…, One fateful, starry night, three friends embark on a secret camping trip but only two return home. Thirty years later, the body of a teenage boy rises from the depths of ... (Goodreads)
Superior Saturday
by Garth Nix
The seventh book in the Keys to the Kingdom series, Arthur Penhaligon must defeat Superior Saturday to save the universe.
The book begins with Saturday discussing with her new Dusk (who was younger brother to Saturday's former Dusk) her plan to invade Sunday's realm, the Incomparable Gardens, which she has been trying ... (Wikipedia)
The Caves of Steel
by Isaac Asimov
Detective story set in a distant future, where humans and robots coexist.
A faction of Spacers have come to the realization that Spacer culture is effete, stagnating due to negative population growth and longevity. Their solution is to encourage further space exploration ... (Wikipedia)
Broken for You
by Stephanie Kallos
A wealthy woman opens her home to a young artist, and together they confront their pasts and find healing.
National best seller and Today show Book Club selection, Broken for You is the story of two women in self-imposed exile whose lives are transformed when their paths intersect. Stephanie Kallos's ... (Goodreads)
Ancillary Justice
by Ann Leckie
A sci-fi epic of revenge and redemption, exploring the far reaches of the galaxy.
On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest. Once, she was the Justice of Toren - a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking ... (Goodreads)
High Force
by L.J. Ross
DCI Ryan investigates a murder at a remote waterfall, uncovering secrets and danger in the rugged Northumberland landscape.
Detective Chief Inspector Ryan’s worst nightmare has just become a reality. Notorious serial killer The Hacker has escaped prison and kidnapped one of his best detectives from her own home. His ... (Goodreads)
The Midwife of Venice
by Roberta Rich
A Jewish midwife in 16th century Venice risks everything to save a Christian baby. A tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of motherhood.
An opulent, riveting, and suspenseful continuation of the thrilling historical novel The Midwife of Venice set in medieval Constantinople. AN OPULENT, CAPTIVATING, AND SUSPENSEFUL HISTORICAL NOVEL ... (Barnes & Noble)
Auschwitz Lullaby
by Mario Escobar
A heart-wrenching story of a mother's love and sacrifice in Auschwitz, based on true events.
Based on the true story of a brave German nurse tasked with caring for Auschwitz’s youngest prisoners, Auschwitz Lullaby brings to life the story of Helene Hannemann—a woman who sacrificed everything ... (Barnes & Noble)
