Author: Pamela F. Service
Publisher: Fawcett Books
ISBN: 9780449702024
Category : Fantasy.
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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In a time five hundred years after a nuclear holocaust, Wellington, Earl, and Heather become convinced that a new age of magic is on the way and set out to right the world's wrongs.
Author: Jack Barton
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1398455539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 570
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A series of spectacular disasters leads to the destruction of the Old World. The few survivors flee, settling in the tri-systems forged in the outer reaches of space. The legacy of this settlement was the establishment of the first Board of the conglomerates, which organised and provided the means of survival under the motto of ‘contribute to survive.’ However, when the shining Rose City, a monument to not only humanity’s victory over extinction but also a promise of prosperity for the future, fell during the traumatic event known as the Capital Collapse, a stark truth was realised. To survive is to struggle. Now, the common worker is fearful of the retribution of the powers that be, seemingly blaming the underlings for the fall of their great city. But there are some who resist. From this sect of resistance, one member of a humanoid species that had once known the worlds as their own sets out to learn the real truth of why so many have to suffer, delving into the horrors and nightmares that lie at the heart of the forlorn Capital. With the self-exiled Elite Commander Nathan Winter returning to the fray, could the secret of the Capital Collapse set the people free? Or will it bring only conflict and further ruin?
Author: Tyrell Johnson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501155695
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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A post-apocalyptic debut novel in a tradition that includes The Hunger Games and Station Eleven, this vision of a possible future shows humanity pushed beyond its breaking point, the forging of vital bonds when everything is lost, and, most centrally, a heroic young woman who crosses a frozen landscape to find her destiny. Lynn McBride has learned much since society collapsed in the face of nuclear war and the relentless spread of disease. As the memories of her old life continue to surface, she’s forced to forge ahead in the snow-drifted Canadian Yukon, learning how to hunt and trap and slaughter. Forget the old days. Forget summer. Forget warmth. Forget anything that doesn’t help you survive in the endless white wilderness beyond the edges of a fallen world. Shadows of the world before have found her tiny community—most prominently in the enigmatic figure of Jax, who brings with him dark secrets of the past and sets in motion a chain of events that will call Lynn to a role she never imagined. “With elements of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road and TV’s The Walking Dead, (Kirkus Reviews) The Wolves of Winter is both a heartbreaking, sympathetic portrait of a young woman searching for the answer to who she's meant to be and a frightening vision of a merciless new world in which desperation rules. It is enthralling, propulsive, and poignant.
Author: Vassily Aksyonov
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0679761829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
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Compared by critics across the country to War and Peace for its memorable characters and sweep, and to Dr. Zhivago for its portrayal of Stalin's Russia, Generations of Winter is the romantic saga of the Gradov family from 1925 to 1945. "A long, lavish plunge into another world."--USA Today.
Author: Marissa Meyer
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250068754
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 832
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The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series! Princess Winter is admired by the Lunar people for her grace and kindness, and despite the scars that mar her face, her beauty is said to be even more breathtaking than that of her stepmother, Queen Levana. Winter despises her stepmother, and knows Levana won't approve of her feelings for her childhood friend--the handsome palace guard, Jacin. But Winter isn't as weak as Levana believes her to be and she's been undermining her stepmother's wishes for years. Together with the cyborg mechanic, Cinder, and her allies, Winter might even have the power to launch a revolution and win a war that's been raging for far too long. Can Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter defeat Levana and find their happily ever afters? Fans will not want to miss this thrilling conclusion to Marissa Meyer's national bestselling Lunar Chronicles series.
Author: Ann Beattie
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307790754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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This is the story of a love-smitten Charles; his friend Sam, the Phi Beta Kappa and former coat salesman; and Charles' mother, who spends a lot of time in the bathtub feeling depressed.
Author: Laura Kasischke
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006228441X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
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“Leave-the-lights-on-tonight frightening, with a quiet edge of horror that is much more effective than gore.” — NPR “If I could stand on a mountaintop and shout over the land, I would do it now: This book is magnificent! It’s a gripping psychological thriller, at once both charmingly domestic and flat-out terrifying.” — Elin Hilderbrand, author of Beautiful Day From Laura Kasischke, the critically acclaimed and nationally bestselling poet and author of The Raising, comes a dark and chilling thriller that combines domestic drama with elements of psychological suspense and horror—an addictive tale of denial and guilt that is part Joyce Carol Oates and part Chris Bohjalian. On a snowy Christmas morning, Holly Judge awakens with the fragments of a nightmare floating on the edge of her consciousness. Something followed them from Russia. Thirteen years ago, she and her husband Eric adopted baby Tatty, their pretty, black-haired Rapunzel, from the Pokrovka Orphanage #2. Now, at fifteen, Tatiana is more beautiful than ever—and disturbingly erratic. As a blizzard rages outside, Holly and Tatiana are alone. With each passing hour, Tatiana’s mood darkens, and her behavior becomes increasingly frightening . . . until Holly finds she no longer recognizes her daughter.
Author: Robert Neubecker
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN: 9781368045438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Winter is for snowball fights,for sledding down the hills.Winter is for skating rinksand speedy, chilly thrills. In a rambunctious ode to everything winter, two siblings explore a snowy wonderland . . . and end up in the cozy warmth of family. Delve into Robert Neubecker's expressive and rejuvenating illustrations that celebrate snow and the coziness of friends and family at home. Only Robert Neubecker's magic touch could make kids love winter this much! Now available as a board book.
Author: Alison Stine
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 1488056498
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
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A teenage girl treks across a dangerous, frozen nation to reunite with her family in this Philip K. Dick Award–winning apocalyptic thriller. Wylodine comes from a world of paranoia and poverty. Her family grows marijuana illegally in order to survive. But now she’s been left behind in Ohio to tend the crop alone. Then spring doesn’t return for the second year in a row, bringing unprecedented, extreme winter. With grow lights stashed in her truck and a pouch of precious seeds, Wil begins a journey to join her family in California. But the icy roads and strangers hidden in the hills are treacherous. Gathering a small group of exiles on her way, she becomes the target of a volatime cult leader. Because she has the most valuable skill in the climate chaos: she can make things grow. Road Out of Winter offers a glimpse into an all-too-possible near future, with a chosen family forged in the face of dystopian collapse. Alison Stine’s acclaimed debut “blends a rural thriller and speculative realism into what could be called dystopian noir” (Library Journal, starred review).
Author: Shari Low
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1788541448
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
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When all is lost, can love lead to a better future? One December wedding. One runaway bride. One winter's day to bring everyone together again. Today is the day Caro and Cammy are due to walk up the aisle. But Caro's too caught up in the trauma of her past to contemplate their happy ever after. Stacey's decision to return from L.A. is fuelled by one thing – telling Cammy how she feels, before it's too late. Wedding planner, Josie, needs to sort the whole mess out, but she's just been dealt some devastating news. Can she get through the day without spilling her secret? On a chilly winter's day, they have twenty-four hours to prove that love can lead the way to a brighter future... Perfect for fans of Isabelle Broom, Sarah Morgan and Amanda Prowse. Readers love THE LAST DAY OF WINTER! 'Laughed, cried and laughed again. Sharis books highlight life is better with friends and family and love. A great read.' Amazon reviewer 'I laughed as much as I cried and, because of that, I know I won't forget this in a hurry.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'What a mix of emotions... There's heartbreak and loss, there's love and there's friendship... it keeps you turning the pages... hard to put down, so enjoyable, and one that you'll be sorry to leave behind when you finish it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'A brilliant read and one that is perfect to escape for a few hours and loose yourself. A great read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Such a treat and an amazing read for me... I am now a huge fan!... funny, yet heartwarming, sensitive and a tender read... an amazing read... I absolutely love this book so much.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Every book I pick up from Shari, it is like coming back to old friends... perfectly paced and an emotional rollercoaster that will hit you in all the right places. Another must-read from one of my favorite authors!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Oh, this novel... gave me all the early festive feels... I am not ready to say goodbye to this group yet... a massive rollercoaster of emotions with twists aplenty. I laughed, cried, full on shouted out at the pages and I fell in love with everyone within it... I adored it. A perfect addition to your Christmas bookshelf.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved catching up with the characters, who felt like old friends. Made me laugh and also shed a tear or too. Lovely winter read and would recommend.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Had me hooked from the very first page and took me through a range of emotions from happy to overwhelmingly sad in one fail swoop!!... It is a heart-warming, yet equally heart-breaking story which will stay with you for a long time after you've finished it! Just don't forget to keep a supply of tissues nearby!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'A whirlwind frenzy of delight that I couldn't put down. This is Shari Low at her best for sure and I can't wait to see what she brings to the table next.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'The kind of book that makes you devour every word and it has a rich plot and excellent characters. 5 stars.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
