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Fantasy and Science Fiction April 2025 |
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| The Fourth Consort by Edward AshtonDalton Greaves, reluctant hero and envoy for the pan-species Unity confederation, finds himself stranded on a hostile planet after a clash with the rival confederation Assembly. To survive, he'll have to maneuver through dangerous political schemes, strange new customs, and even his manipulative human ally Neera. For fans of: darkly humorous science fiction with intricate scheming such as Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series. |
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Spark of the Everflame
by Penn Cole
Follows a woman who must risk everything to save her family—and all mortalkind, in an edition featuring full-color endpapers, an exclusive designed hardcover case and a never-before-seen bonus chapter.
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| Lightfall by Ed CrockerPalace maid Sam has had enough of the enforced social hierarchy of the vampire society First Light, and when she finds the only evidence to the murder of the ruler's son, she may have her ticket to a better life. However, a conspiracy unfolds as Sam falls deeper into the investigation, and she must uncover it before she becomes the next victim. |
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| The Relentless Legion by J.S. DewesIn this conclusion to the action-packed Divide trilogy, Adequin Rake and Cavalon Mercer must race against time to stop a deadly plot involving a horrifying bioweapon that Mercer's own grandfather is preparing to unleash on the outer colonies. Fans of James S.A. Corey's Expanse series will want to get their hands on this trilogy for the tightly-paced action and the likeable misfit characters. |
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Servant of Earth
by Sarah Hawley
Bound to servitude in the Fae realm, the fierce young human Kenna Heron must aid her mistress in completing six deadly trials, only to find herself embroiled in a plot against the sadistic faerie king, and drawn to the rebellion's charismatic leader.
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We'll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou Ishida
Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who findtheir way there: it prescribes cats as medication. Patients are often puzzled by this unconventional prescription, but when they "take" their cat for the recommended duration, they witness profound transformations in their lives, guided by the playful, empathetic, occasionally challenging yet endearing cats. As the clinic's patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope.
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An Instruction in Shadow
by Benedict Jacka
The ultra-rich control magic-the same way they control everything else-but Stephen Oakwood may just beat them at their own game in this exhilarating contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels. Stephen Oakwood has emerged victorious against the schemes of his aristocratic family. Now he finally has the opportunity to do what he's been wanting to do for a long time: track down his father. But doing so won't be easy. To survive, he'll need to use all of his tricks and sigls, and pick up some new ones. Only then will he be able to prevail against his enemies...and find out who's really pulling the strings.
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How To Fall in Love in a Time of Unnameable Disaster
by Muriel Leung
Acid rainstorms have transformed New York City into a toxic wasteland, cutting its remaining citizens off from one another. In one apartment building, an unlikely family of humans and ghosts survives. Mira reels from a devastating breakup with her partner, Mal, whose whereabouts are unknown, while her mother is plagued by furious dreams and her grandfather stakes his claims as a rambunctious ghost. As the world around them worsens, each character must learn to redefine what it means to live, die, and love at the end of the world.
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| Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory MaguireWe all know the story of how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. But what happened before her powers fully took hold? In Maguire's new prequel to Wicked, young Elphaba Thropp struggles against neglectful parents, sibling jealousy, and early signs of the mistreatment of animals in Oz. Fans of Maguire's twisted fairy tales will enjoy this coming of age addition to Elphaba's story, in tandem with the blockbuster adaptation of the original novel. |
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| Luminous by Silvia ParkIn a near-future reunified Korea, junkyard scavenger Ruijie discovers the remains of a shockingly lifelike robot boy amongst the abandoned scrap parts. This discovery snowballs into a thrilling investigation that will reunite three siblings and unearth some secrets that should stay buried. |
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| How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth RevisAda Lamarr reluctantly accepts a mission to infiltrate a gala run by trillionaire Strom Feter. However, Feter's security detail turns out to be Rian White. While Rian believes Ada is on the prowl for valuable items up for auction, little does he know Ada may be there for him instead. For fans of: space opera stories with both charismatic characters and compelling capers such as Alex White's Starmetal Symphony series and Catherynne M. Valente's Space Opera series. |
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The Serpent and the Wolf
by Rebecca Robinson
As a dark magic awakens within her, Vaasa Kozár struggles against the political machinations of her ruthless brother and finds her arranged marriage to the equally ruthless Reid of Mireh growing into something greater, threatening to play havoc with the competing agendas that swirl around it.
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The Road of Storms
by Anthony Ryan
Guyime, legendary ravager king of the north made immortal by the demonic sword he carries. Leading his band of sword bearers, Guyime must prevent the arch-demon Kalthraxis claiming the Warlord's Tulwar, the last of the seven demon cursed blades. To do so he is forced to ally himself with the King of Alcedon and lead his army onto the dreaded Road of Storms, to fight a war that may cost all their lives and seal the fate of the world...
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The Wedding Witch : a Novel
by Erin Sterling
The New York times best-selling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse brightens up the Winter Solstice with another spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to--especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration more than 50 years in the past.
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Voyage of the Damned
by Frances White
For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor's ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess's Mountain. Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. All except one: Ganymedes Piscero--class clown, slacker and all-around disappointment. When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him, Ganymedes's odds of survival are slim. But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret Blessing before this bloody crusade reachesthe shores of Concordia? Or will the empire as he knows it fall?"
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| Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell WoodsIn 1758 Saint-Malo, Lucinde Leon, the rebellious daughter of a wealthy shipowner, rescues a drowning man. As she is drawn in by the stranger's unearthly charm, Lucinda falls into a world of faerie magic and secret desires. Combining elements of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella into an enticing historical fantasy, readers who are charmed by this vividly detailed and romantic tale will also enjoy Leslye Penelope's Daughter of the Merciful Deep and Leigh Bardugo's The Familiar. |
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Centerville, OH 45458
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Centerville, OH 45459
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