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On Basilisk Station
by David Weber
Space battles and a woman's struggle to prove her worth as a military commander.
Sidney Harris , the Hereditary President of the People's Republic of Haven, discusses the economic and military situation with his cabinet. Secretary of the Economy Walter Frankel presents the latest ... (Wikipedia)
Off Armageddon Reef
by David Weber
After a devastating war, humanity is forced to start anew on a distant planet, but a religious dictatorship threatens to destroy all progress.
In the 24th century, 8 million people flee to distant Safehold after barely escaping from the destruction of civilization by a genocidal alien foe, the Gbaba. Because the enemy tracked signs of ... (Wikipedia)
Crystal Line
by Anne McCaffrey
Follow Killashandra Ree's journey as she discovers the secrets of the crystal singers and fights to protect their way of life.
"A treat for long-time McCaffrey fans, a good read and a satisfying look at one of the most haunting facets of the crystal singers' profession." LOCUS When Killashandra Ree joined the mysterious ... (Goodreads)
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
by Robert A. Heinlein
Revolutionary group fight for freedom from an oppressive lunar colony.
In 2075, the Moon (Luna) is used as a penal colony by Earth's government, with three million inhabitants (called "Loonies") living in underground cities. Most Loonies are criminals, political exiles, ... (Wikipedia)
The Sapphire Rose
by David Eddings
The final book in "The Elenium" trilogy, where Sparhawk and his companions must save the world from an ancient evil.
David Eddings returns to The Elenium, the splendid fantasy series that began with the thrilling novels Diamond Throne and Ruby Knight. Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhelliom, ... (Goodreads)
The Past Through Tomorrow
by Robert A. Heinlein
A collection of short stories exploring the future of humanity, from the near future to thousands of years ahead.
Here in one monumental volume are all 21 of the stories, novellas and novels making up Heinlein's famous Future History—the rich, imaginative architecture of Man's destiny that many consider his ... (Goodreads)
Storm Front
by Jim Butcher
A wizard detective investigates a mysterious magical murder in modern Chicago.
Dresden is hired by a Monica Sells to find her husband Victor Sells, an amateur magician who has been acting oddly. Later that day, he gets a call from Lieutenant Karrin Murphy, director of the ... (Wikipedia)
Magician: Apprentice
by Raymond E. Feist
A young boy's journey to becoming a master sorcerer, encountering magical creatures and powerful forces along the way.
In the twelfth year of the reign of Rodric the Fourth, an orphaned kitchen boy named Pug is made an apprentice magician to the magician Kulgan in Crydee . A struggling student of magic , he rises to ... (Wikipedia)
Doomsday Book
by Connie Willis
A time-traveling historian struggles to contain a deadly pandemic in the Middle Ages.
For Kivrin, preparing an on-site study of one of the deadliest eras in humanity's history was as simple as receiving inoculations against the diseases of the fourteenth century and inventing an alibi ... (Goodreads)
Stranger in a Strange Land
by Robert A. Heinlein
A human raised by Martians must find his place in a hostile Earth society.
The story focuses on a human raised on Mars and his adaptation to and understanding of humans and their culture. It is set in a post- Third World War United States, where organized religions are ... (Wikipedia)
Dies the Fire
by S.M. Stirling
After a mysterious global catastrophe, a small group of survivors must adapt to an ancient way of life.
Mike Havel is a former United States Marine , a veteran of the 1991 Persian Gulf invasion , and bush pilot. On March 17, 1998, at 6:15 pm PST , Havel is flying over the Bitterroot Mountain Range in ... (Wikipedia)
Splinter of the Mind's Eye
by Alan Dean Foster
Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia crash-land on a planet and search for a powerful crystal while being pursued by the Empire.
Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia are traveling with R2-D2 and C-3PO to the planet Circarpous IV to persuade its inhabitants to join the Rebel Alliance . A strange energy storm forces them to crash ... (Wikipedia)
First Lord's Fury
by Jim Butcher
Epic fantasy adventure as an army of magical creatures and humans fight to save their kingdom.
Returning from the ruined continent of Canea, Gaius Octavian, his girlfriend Kitai, the Canim warmaster Varg, and their legions find that most of the Aleran Empire has been destroyed or besieged by ... (Wikipedia)
Captain's Fury
by Jim Butcher
A captain of the King's army must battle forces of evil and protect an ancient secret.
Two years have passed after the Night of the Red Stars and the Battle at the Elinarch (in book three of the Codex Alera , Cursor's Fury ). Rufus Scipio/Tavi had been repelling attacks from the Canim ... (Wikipedia)
Castle of Wizardry
by David Eddings
Epic quest to find a magical artifact and save a kingdom from danger.
A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled! THE ... (Goodreads)
Magician: Master
by Raymond E. Feist
Pug, a young magician, is kidnapped and taken to another world where he must use his powers to survive and save his friends.
In the twelfth year of the reign of Rodric the Fourth, an orphaned kitchen boy named Pug is made an apprentice magician to the magician Kulgan in Crydee . A struggling student of magic , he rises to ... (Wikipedia)
A Deepness in the Sky
by Vernor Vinge
A futuristic story of two civilizations clashing on a distant planet.
The Qeng Ho arrive at the OnOff star shortly before the Emergent fleet, a few years before the sun turns on, at which point the Spider civilization will "wake up" and continue its climb into a ... (Wikipedia)
Hot Six
by Janet Evanovich
A crime-solving adventure set in the wilds of New Jersey, featuring a daring and resourceful female protagonist.
The prologue begins at the point where, High Five, ended, revealing who Stephanie picked: Ranger or Joe Morelli. Five months later... Stephanie's latest FTA , Carol Zabo, is attempting to avoid ... (Wikipedia)
The Fire Rose
by Mercedes Lackey
A woman's quest to fulfill her destiny, aided by magical powers and a daring prince.
Beauty Meets Beast in San Francisco Accepting employment as a governess after hard times hit her family, medieval scholar Rosalind Hawkins is surprised when she learns that her mysterious employer ... (Goodreads)
Magician's Gambit
by David Eddings
A young man's quest to save his kingdom from a powerful sorcerer and restore peace.
Ce'Nedra, Imperial Princess of Tolnedra, is confused. Everyone knows the tales of the Orb protecting the West from the evil god Torak are just silly legends. But here she is, forced to join a ... (Goodreads)
Winds of Change
by Mercedes Lackey
A young woman discovers her magical powers and must navigate a world of political intrigue and danger to save her kingdom.
In The Mage Winds trilogy, which began with the best-selling novel, Winds of Fate , author Mercedes Lackey continues the epic that started with her first published book, Arrows of the Queen ... (Goodreads)
Rage of a Demon King
by Raymond E. Feist
The war between Midkemia and the Emerald Queen continues as the demon king wreaks havoc. A tale of magic, war, and heroism.
Set right after, Rise of a Merchant Prince, , the story opens with Rupert Avery and Erik Von Darkmoor returning from their second voyage in the southern continent Novindus. Erik goes off to undertake ... (Wikipedia)
Killashandra
by Anne McCaffrey
A talented musician discovers a new world of crystal singing and faces challenges to prove herself worthy of the profession.
Killashandra is a novel in which the crystal singer Killashandra is on a diplomatic mission. , Dave Langford reviewed Killashandra for, White Dwarf, #77, and stated that "the plot is candyfloss ... (Wikipedia)
The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy, filled with adventure and danger, as a group of heroes attempt to save the world.
The Eye of the World revolves around protagonists Rand al'Thor , Matrim (Mat) Cauthon , Perrin Aybara , Egwene al'Vere , and Nynaeve al'Meara , after their residence of "Emond's Field" is ... (Wikipedia)
The Black Cauldron
by Lloyd Alexander
A magical quest to find the mysterious Black Cauldron and save the world from destruction.
More than a year after the defeat of Arawn Death-Lord's army and death of his warlord the Horned King , , Prince Gwydion calls allies to a council hosted by Dallben , one of Taran 's guardians. Men ... (Wikipedia)
Neuromancer
by William Gibson
A hacker's journey through a dystopian cyberpunk world, searching for a way to survive.
Henry Dorsett Case is a low-level hustler in the dystopian underworld of Chiba City , Japan. Once a talented computer hacker , Case was caught stealing from his employer. As punishment for his theft, ... (Wikipedia)
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by Tamora Pierce
A young girl's quest to become a knight, fighting against an oppressive regime.
Kel, though allowed to continue her training by instructor Wyldon of Cavall, is still not accepted by many of the male pages, and is therefore supported by Neal, Merric, Cleon, and Owen against ... (Wikipedia)
The Gathering Storm
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy adventure featuring battles between the forces of good and evil.
The series' storyline has been leading up to the "Last Battle" ( Tarmon Gai'don )—a fight between the forces of Light and Shadow. According to prophecy in the series the primary protagonist Rand ... (Wikipedia)
Crystal Singer
by Anne McCaffrey
A young woman's journey to fulfill her dream of becoming a professional crystal singer.
Her name was Killashandra Ree. And after ten grueling years of musical training, she was still without prospects. Until she heard of the mysterious Heptite Guild who could provide careers, security, ... (Goodreads)
Going Postal
by Terry Pratchett
An eccentric postman's humorous journey to restore order to a chaotic post office.
As with many of the Discworld novels, the story takes place in Ankh-Morpork , a powerful city-state based on the historical and modern settings of various metropolises like London or New York City. ... (Wikipedia)
