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Fantasy and Science Fiction November 2017
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Library Closed for Thanksgiving
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The Sea Peoples: A Novel of the Change
by S. M Stirling
"S. M. Stirling's Novels of the Change are a "truly original combination of postapocalyptic sci-fi and military-oriented medieval fantasy"* about a future where mysterious Powers removed advanced technology, and humanity rebuilds society. However, this new world is not always a peaceful one.... The spirit of troubadour Prince John, the brother of Crown Princess Orlaith, has fallen captive to the power of the Yellow Raja and his servant, the Pallid Mask. Prince John's motley band of friends and followers--headed by Captain Pip of Townsville and Deor Godulfson--must lead a quest through realms of shadow and dreams to rescue Prince John from a threat far worse than death. Meanwhile, across the sea, Japanese Empress Reiko and orlaith, heir to the High Kingdom of Montival, muster their kingdoms for war, making common cause with the reborn Kingdom of Hawaii. But more than weapons or even the dark magic of the sorcerers of Pyongyang threaten them; orlaith's lover, Alan Thurston, might be more than he appears. From the tropical waters off Hilo and Pearl Harbor, to the jungles and lost cities of the Ceram Sea, a game will be played where the fate of the world is at stake. *Kirkus Reviews"
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| Paradox Bound by Peter ClinesTime Travel SF. Eli Teague keeps running into Harriet "Harry" Pritchard, who dresses in 18th-century clothing and drives a Ford Model A. Harry, as it turns out, is a member of a secret society known as The Chain, which searches throughout history for a mysterious artifact known as the American Dream. With nothing better to do in the present day, Eli comes along for the ride. Readers seeking a lighthearted time travel adventure story should pick up this fast-paced novel by the author of the Ex-Heroes series. |
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Autonomous
by Annalee Newitz
Hard SF. Big Pharma is watching you. In a near-future society dominated by multinational corporations, drug pirate Jack Chen reverse-engineers expensive medications and distributes free copies to those who can't afford the real thing. As a result, her activities have attracted the attention of the International Property Coalition, which sends military robot Paladin and Paladin's human partner, Eliasz, to apprehend Jack. With its noir-tinged dystopian setting, suspenseful plot, and themes of bioethics and artificial intelligence, this debut may remind readers of William Gibson's Neuromancer.
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The Massacre of Mankind: A Sequel to the War of the Worlds
by Stephen Baxter
Science Fiction. In this authorized sequel to H.G. Wells' classic novel The War of the Worlds, Earth prepares for a second Martian invasion. Having survived the previous conflict, humanity is confident that they can handle whatever Mars throws at them. However, the Martians have spent the past 14 years learning from their mistakes. Treating Wells' story as a factual account, The Massacre of Mankind proceeds to develop an alternative 20th-century history that aligns with that book's internal chronology.
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| Provenance by Ann LeckieSpace Opera. Ingray Aughskold has never been her mother's favorite child; that distinction belongs to her brother, who will almost certainly be named heir. But will a scheme to shame one of her family's political rivals win Ingray enough plaudits to change her fate? Although set in the universe of the author's Imperial Radch trilogy, Provenance stands on its own. |
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| War Dogs by Greg BearMilitary SF. Years ago, aliens known as the Gurus approached humanity with an offer it couldn't refuse: access to advanced technology in exchange for assistance in battling their sworn enemies, the Antags. Now Master Sgt. Michael Venn commands a squad of Skyrines, an elite fighting force capable of combat both in space and on the surface of distant planets. Sent to Mars to fight the Antags, who have decided to use the red planet as their base of operations for conquering the solar system (including Earth), Venn and his crew quickly realize they're outnumbered and outgunned. Can they possibly survive their mission? Find out in this exciting opening installment of the Ares Rising trilogy. |
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| Red Rising by Pierce BrownDystopian SF. As a member of the Reds, Martian society's lowest caste, 16-year-old Darrow lives beneath the surface of the Red Planet, mining Helium 3. Having witnessed firsthand the harsh consequences of rebellion, he's anxious to preserve the status quo, however dire -- until his beloved wife, Eo, is executed for her political activism. Darrow joins the rebel group Sons of Ares in order to infiltrate the elite Golds and destroy the system from within. This fast-paced, action-packed debut is the 1st book in a trilogy that continues with Golden Son and Morning Star. |
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| Arabella of Mars by David D. LevineAlternate History. Arabella Ashby's happy life on the British colony of Mars comes to an abrupt end when her parents send her to Earth to learn how to be a proper lady. But when Arabella receives word that her brother, still on Mars, is in danger, she disguises herself as a boy and joins the crew of a Mars Trading Company vessel. With its steampunk-infused Regency-era setting and swashbuckling adventure among the stars, Arabella of Mars (and its sequel, Arabella and the Battle of Venus) should satisfy fans of Jules Verne and Edgar Rice Burroughs. |
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| Martians Abroad by Carrie VaughnSF. Born and raised in Mars' Colony One, twins Polly and Charles are sent off-world to Earth's prestigious Galileo Academy. Polly, an aspiring starship pilot, has no desire to attend a boarding school full of rich Earth brats. But the twins' struggles with Earth's stronger gravity, bullies, and agoraphobia are nothing compared to the strange goings-on at their new school. With its sympathetic leads and hint of mystery, this engaging fish-out-of-water story may remind readers of Robert Heinlein's Podkayne of Mars. |
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| The Martian: A Novel by Andy WeirNear-Future SF. Stranded on Mars after an aborted surface mission, astronaut Mark Watney must rely on his wits to survive on an inhospitable planet. As Watney documents his attempts to create food, water, and oxygen from limited resources, NASA officials work to increase his chances of survival until they can find a way to bring him back to Earth. Fans of hard science fiction and survival stories will appreciate this debut novel for its smart, likable lead who uses humor and technological ingenuity to make an impossible situation bearable. |
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