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SECTION 1: MYTHS & MAGIC ARTIFACTS
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Harry Turtledove
From the imagination of multiple New York Times bestselling author Harry Turtledove comes a gritty, genre-bending noir that redefines the urban fantasy landscape. In Twice as Dead, the jazz-soaked streets of 1947 Los Angeles are teeming with hungry monsters and corrupt cops, forcing Jack Mitchell—a wisecracking, biracial PI—to navigate a segregated city where the dead don't stay buried. Perfect for readers craving the supernatural suspense of Jim Butcher blended with the hard-boiled, street-level atmosphere of Walter Mosley, this is a mystery where the stakes are high, the shadows are deep, and the only thing tougher than the case is the price.
All your favorite characters from the hugely popular and critically acclaimed Twice as Dead are back in this exhilarating follow-up to the first book in the City of Shadows series.
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In a society where lies are law, a simple act of honesty can become the ultimate rebellion.
Charlie Simpkins, the manager of a small shop in Los Angeles, part of the West Coast People’s Democratic Republic, refuses to display a meaningless propaganda poster in his shop window. It is a seemingly insignificant act in a lifetime of obedience. But Charlie just can’t bring himself to doing it. This minor act of defiance, however, show too much independent thinking on Charlie’s part, setting off a chain of escalating consequences for Charlie and his wife and two children.
2024 Nominee for Sidewise Award.
A terrifying tale about HIV spreading in the early sixteenth century by an author, Publisher Weekly calls “The Master of Alternate History.”
What if HIV started spreading in the early 1500s rather than the late 1900s? Without modern medicine, anybody who catches HIV is going to die.
Harry Turtledove, James Morrow
& Cat RAmbo
"Three alarming, eclectic novellas imagine a ravaged America left behind by the totalitarian reign of Donald Trump in this chilling anthology, which picks up after Trump’s death in 2024 during 'the second great COVID outbreak' "—Publishers Weekly
From New York Times bestselling author, Harry Turtledove, critically-acclaimed novelist, James Morrow, and Nebula Award winner, Cat Rambo, comes a masterful anthology of three sensational novellas depicting a dark fictional future of the United States.
Richard Sparks
The perfect blend of the gaming world and epic fantasy.
With millions watching on live stream, Daxx and his teammates Qrysta and Grell win the role-playing Games (RPG) Grand Championship. But winning the game was was a piece of cake compared with what comes next. Daxx wakes up to find he's turned into his own avatar and is in the middle of a wilderness he doesn't recognize. Armed with a crappy sword he has no idea how to use and dressed in beginner-level gear he must figure out how to survive quickly because he can already hear the blood-thirsty howls of wild animals from the jungle that surrounds him.
The Highly Anticipated Sequel.
Shortly after surviving—against overwhelming odds—their epic quest in New Rock New Role, battlemage Daxx and his crew (dual-wielding sword-dancer Qrysta, heavily-armed Orc Grell and sneakthief Oller, with his mutt companion Little Guy) are off on their next adventure. A mysterious ghost ship arrives, carrying a cryptic message for them. Setting sail full of good intentions, they are soon embroiled in the eternal struggle between the forces of good and the forces of evil.
Mercedes Lackey
"Unfettered oddball entertainment.”—Publisher’s Weekly
Say hello to Humph the Boggart, the principled, down-on-his-luck private detective, Skinny Jim the zombie, and Fred the werewolf, in this film noir style space opera. Humans aren’t alone anymore—in fact, they share a planet with undead and near-dead beings, living in…semi-harmony, depending on who you ask!
This is the world of Reboots—where zombies, vampires, and werewolves live side-by-side with humans, taking whatever jobs they can in order to coexist peacefully.
The long-awaited book 4 of the beloved Halfblood Chronicles
Created by Grandmasters Mercedes Lackey and Andre Norton, now completed by Lackey and Benjamin Ohlander, Elvenbred delivers a masterful finale fusing epic fantasy, political intrigue, & speculative fiction into a story of collapse, defiance, & rebirth.
The world is burning. The elven cities are falling, one by one. Amid the siege of Veridian, Lord Haldeen—the brilliant, ruthless Gatekeeper—struggles to hold together a dying empire.
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"One of the season's liveliest and most appealing fantasy epics;"−Publishers Weekly (one Book One)
Elvenbane: May 2026
Elvenblood: June 2026
Elvenborn: July 2026
Elvenbred: August 2026
jim C. Hines
"Providing a cozier fantasy experience that’s both familiar and distinct, Hines’s latest is recommended for fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone."—Library Journal
Nial Sarnin is twenty-one—far too young to have lost her beloved husband, Jika. One year after his death, Nial prepares to fly a kite sewn from his wedding shirt, believing it will carry Jika’s spirit to the stars.
Randee Dawn
"Dawn’s experience as a music writer comes through in her vibrant, authentic portrayal of the band’s sound and interpersonal dynamic. This fresh spin on favorite urban fantasy tropes will delight fans of Charles de Lint. "—Publishers Weekly
Childhood friends Patrick, Ciaran, and Malachi would've been happy to play music for coins on the streets of Dublin But as they gather fans, however, they also get the attention of three sídhe, fairies straight out of Irish tradition who play by their own rules.
Seventeen-year-old Lexi has been living in a remote stretch of the Rocky Mountain woods since her father dragged her there. Her paranoid father thinks they've escaped the magic that killed his wife,
So Lexi never tells him about her friend Gil, who turns up sometimes in a birch copse that travels with him, and who is definitely not human.
Alex Shvartsman
"With the fast-paced first Conradverse urban fantasy, Shvartsman (Eridani’s Crown) delivers a laugh-out-loud, snarky adventure, throwing out pop culture references and wry observations with dizzying frequency....His supernatural New York City is vibrant and authentic, and Conrad fits right in with wisecracking fan favorite heroes like Harry Dresden and Simon Canderous. The result is a thoroughly satisfying romp."—Publishers Weekly
If you do it well, lying is every bit as effective as magic.
Conrad Brent has no innate magic, so he bluffs a lot and uses a myriad of magical items to protect Brooklyn from monsters and arcane threats. As a member of the Watch, the group that protects the mundane humans from such dangers, he risks his life on a regular basis. Sometimes twice before lunch. Sometimes during lunch, when he dares order his food from a street cart.
Yaroslav Barsukov
NOMINATED FOR THE NEBULA AWARD
"Mind-expanding" —Kirkus, starred review
Refusing the queen’s order to gas a crowd of protesters, Minister Shea Ashcroft is banished to the border to oversee the construction of the biggest defensive tower in history. However, the use of advanced technology taken from refugees makes the tower volatile and dangerous, becoming a threat to local interests. Shea has no choice but to fight the local hierarchy to ensure the construction succeeds—and to reclaim his own life.
O.D. Ekpeki & C. Eziaghiaghala
NOMINATED FOR WORLD FANTASY AWARD
"This is the third volume in this highly praised series (the first won the World Fantasy Award). Previous works have been praised for their eclectic mix of stories, offering a panorama of themes and styles. For instance, the 2021 edition included a story about a woman struggling with her identity and relationship in the face of a thought-recording device, a tale of a man fostering a rapidly evolving robot, and an adventurous narrative about a sentient robot dog engaging in space piracy. These stories not only explored advanced technologies and speculative scenarios but also delved deep into human emotions, relationships, and societal issues.
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SECTION 2: FUTURE TECH AND
ALIEN INTEL
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Alan Smale
One of the most critically acclaimed hard science fiction novels from a two-time Sidewise Award winning author.
"A nail-biting thriller."−Publishers Weekly
"I loved it."−Larry Niven
"Will delight and enthrall."−Library Journal
"A provocative science fiction novel."−Foreword Reviews
An alternate 1979. The Moon is the new front line. And one woman is caught in the crossfire.
Vivan Carter, the electrifying hero from Hot Moon, returns to lead a lunar geological survey team comprised of both Americans and Soviets.
Their journey takes them across the harsh and barren lunar surface as they chart the moon and collect samples for this grueling mission. It is dangerous enough, but the stakes become much higher when an ambush threatens the entire mission.
On July 4, 1983, Vivian Carter and her NASA crew of seven set off on an audacious double flyby of Venus and Mars, a two-year mission with repurposed Apollo technology that will push their ingenuity and resourcefulness to the limit. Meanwhile, superpower conflicts escalate on Earth, mirrored by a dangerously unstable arms race and battles for valuable mineral resources on the Moon. Full-up lunar military actions and treacherous sneak attacks decimate Vivian’s friends, allies and colleagues on both sides of the Iron Curtain and threaten everything she has worked to achieve.
Michael Flynn
WINNER OF THE PROMETHEUS AWARD
"Pursuing humanity’s redemption to its final interstellar frontier, Flynn delivers an impressive and original epic.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Experience a truly extraordinary journey aboard a colossal generation ship, where Earth’s brightest minds have forged a strict regime to ensure survival of the human race. The unintentionally-oppressive rules form uniquely distinct societies as the years pass, until differences in ideology, class, and cultural identity stirs up rebellion among the beleaguered crew, igniting the first whispers of revolution.
“Great writing, vivid scenarios, and thoughtful commentary…the stories will linger after the last page is turned.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
“Mike Flynn’s stories begin by intriguing your brain and end by piercing your heart. Few other writers can combine cutting-edge science and emotional situations with Flynn’s skill and sensitivity. ”—Nancy Kress, author of the bestselling Beggars in Spain.
A thematic tour-de-force exploring the concept of being human through the eyes of imperfect protagonists struggling with their demons.
S. M. Stirling
“Rollicking first of an alternate history series.... Readers will eagerly anticipate a trip to Mars in the sequel.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
“Stirling offers an easygoing, atmospheric tale airbrushed with fuzzy political overtones, along with a good bit of humor and lively characterization.”—Kirkus Reviews
An alternate Venus (followed by Mars and Beyond) like never seen before.
In the Court of the Crimson Kings plunges readers into an alternate universe where early space probes revealed Mars to be brimming with life. Now human explorers walk the red sands, navigating a world filled with ancient mysteries and alien intrigue. As they journey deep into the planet’s uncharted wilderness, they encounter relics of an astonishingly advanced civilization, one that hints at forces beyond human comprehension.
Lords of Creation, the eagerly anticipated finale in S.M. Stirling's acclaimed Lords of Creation series, promises to be a masterful conclusion to a saga that has captivated readers worldwide. Following the remarkable adventures in "The Sky People" and "In the Courts of the Crimson Kings," this third installment is set to weave the intricate tales of alternate Venus and Mars into a climactic narrative.
Katherine Kerr
Once, Dan flew amongst the stars as a decorated Fleet Officer. Now destitute, he sleeps on the streets of Gleam, trading his body for a drug called Haze that dulls the pain of what he’s lost with nothing left to his name but a battered knife, a damaged mind, and a past he can’t escape. But he is given a rare second chance when former comrades track him down and make an offer that he never expected.
Joan Slonczewski
An artist’s brain rules a team of a million microbial minds—from the Campbell Award winning author of A Door into Ocean.
In the hundred-level city of Iridis, human lords recycle diamonds and emeralds down to the Underworld while sentient machines pilot lightcraft and perform surgeries. Microbial minds expand the brains of scientists and artists. The artist Chrys directs her microbes to paint startling installations, design smart buildings and fix quantum networks.
“[A] dreamy, poetic book . . . very much in the spirit of Dune or Le Guin's works.”—San Francisco Examiner
"Slonczewski creates an all-female nonviolent culture that reaches beyond feminism to a new definition of human nature.”—Library Journal
Winning the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, A Door Into Ocean is a novel that uses Joan Slonczewski’s expertise in the field of biology to create a world—a race—that challenges our own concept of humanity in the most beautiful way.
Lawrence C. Connolly
Minute-Men: a team of wounded warriors turned reluctant heroes. Their first mission: Stop a ruthless corporate warlord from weaponizing life-saving nanotechnology, turning hope into tools of control and destruction. To succeed, they must master their fleeting powers, trust each other, and find strength in their shared scars. Because in a world where everything can change in a heartbeat, 60 seconds is all they’ve got to save the day—and each other.
SECTION 3: THE GOLDEN ARCHIVES
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Robert A. Heinlein
WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD
A true classic, this is the book that won Heinlein his first Hugo, and many fans consider this to be one of Heinlein's finest titles.
The story revolves around Lawrence Smith—also known as “Lorenzo the Great”—a down-and-out actor wasting the remainder of his life in bars. When he encounters a space-pilot who offers him a drink, before he knows what is going on, he is on Mars involved in a deep conspiracy with global consequences. He is given a mission where failure would not only mean his own death, it would almost certainly mean an all-out planetary war.
This Nebula- and Hugo-nominated novel is held in fond esteem by many Heinlein fans. Beginning in the early 1970s, Heinlein suffered from a number of health crises which greatly impacted the quality of his writing.
Friday is considered his “comeback” book. Much more reminiscent of his earlier, tighter works, it shows the Grand Master back in his earlier form. The novel revolves around a genetically engineered woman who is one of the strongest female protagonists in the science fiction genre of that era.
L. Sprague de Camp
Rarely do books have such a great influence on a genre as Lest Darkness Fall has had on science fiction. Frequently quoted as one of the favorite books of many of the masters in this genre, this book by L. Sprague de Camp helped establish alternate-history as solid sub-genre of science fiction. This special edition includes the full novel plus tribute stories by Harry Turtledove, David Weber,. Frederik Pohl, S.M. Stirling and David Drake.
Jacl L. Chalker
Global bestseller with over 5 million copies sold. Welcome to the Well World: a construct of an ancient defunct race known as the Markovians. Th e Well World acts both as the controller of and the gateway to 1560 worlds created by the Markovians at the end of their time. Nathan Brazil is a starship captain carrying passengers and cargo from planet to planet. Answering a distress call, he (with others) is suddenly transported to the Well World by a hidden gate.
Leigh Brackett
One of the original novels of post-nuclear holocaust America, The Long Tomorrow is considered by many to be one of the finest science fiction novels ever written on the subject. The story has inspired generations of new writers and is still as mesmerizing today as when it was originally written.
Leigh Brackett Hamilton (1915-1978) was a well-known science fiction author and a highly respected Hollywood script-writer. Her script writing credits include adaptations of Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep and The Long Goodbye as well as Star Wars Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back.
Daniel F. Galouye
NOMINATED FOR THE HUGO AWARD
The classic tale of a post-apocalyptic world where humans have built a society in the dark underground. The descendents of the survivors only remember the pre-apocalyptic world in old stories, legends and myths. Light, itself, is remembered as something holy, and Radiation is feared as the ultimate evil. Jared is the son of the Prime Survivor, the leader of the Lower Level Clan. In a world of darkness and monsters both real and imagined, Jared embarks on a quest for Light. Little does he know just how dangerous his quest will turn out to be.
The A virtual-reality novel from a time before virtual reality, Simulacron-3 is a prophetic tale of a future where nothing is as it appears to be.
Douglas Hall is part of a team that builds an artificial environment to simulate reality. This enables them to get public opinion polls without waiting for the opinions of people around them. But then something goes terribly wrong and his partners on the program start disappearing.
But is it a simulated disappearance, or is someone out to get them all? And what is the true nature of reality?
Stories based on Simulacron-3 have been adapted for both television and movies, and the book is considered a favorite of many of the masters of science fiction.
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