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In a fractured future California, a bounty hunter and a bike messenger go on the run after stealing sunglasses that contain world-altering data.
Virtual Light
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Speculative Fiction
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In a fractured future California, a bounty hunter and a bike messenger go on the run after stealing sunglasses that contain world-altering data. As corporations close in, survival depends on speed and trust. Virtual Light is a sharp, suspenseful cyberpunk classic with 4.4 stars on Amazon and enduring critical acclaim.
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NEW YORK TIMES bestseller • 2005: Welcome to NoCal and SoCal, the uneasy sister-states of what used to be California.
The millennium has come and gone, leaving in its wake only stunned survivors. In Los Angeles, Berry Rydell is a former armed-response rentacop now working for a bounty hunter. Chevette Washington is a bicycle messenger turned pickpocket who impulsively snatches a pair of innocent-looking sunglasses. But these are no ordinary shades. What you can see through these high-tech specs can make you rich—or get you killed. Now Berry and Chevette are on the run, zeroing in on the digitalized heart of DatAmerica, where pure information is the greatest high. And a mind can be a terrible thing to crash. . . .
Praise for Virtual Light
“Both exhilarating and terrifying . . . Although considered the master of 'cyberpunk' science fiction, William Gibson is also one fine suspense writer.”—People
“A stunner . . . A terrifically stylish burst of kick-butt imagination.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Convincing . . . frightening . . . Virtual Light is written with a sense of craft, a sense of humor and a sense of the ultimate seriousness of the problems it explores.”—Chicago Tribune
“In the emerging pop culture of the information age, Gibson is the brightest star.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Truth keeps shifting as a hunter follows the trail of a missing boy through a world shaped by violence, myth, and buried motives.
Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Fantasy · Literary Fiction · Historical Fantasy
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Truth keeps shifting as a hunter follows the trail of a missing boy through a world shaped by violence, myth, and buried motives. In Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Tracker joins a secretive group whose search leads across ancient cities and dangerous wilderness, where every story comes with its own version of the truth. This dark fantasy is dense, brutal, and immersive, with a mythic scope and a fiercely unstable center.
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The New York Times Bestseller
Named a Best Book of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, TIME, NPR, GQ, Vogue, and The Washington Post
"Gripping, action-packed....The literary equivalent of a Marvel Comics universe." --Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
The epic novel from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings
In the stunning first novel in Marlon James's Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child.
Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: "He has a nose," people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy. The band is a hodgepodge, full of unusual characters with secrets of their own, including a shape-shifting man-animal known as Leopard.
As Tracker follows the boy's scent--from one ancient city to another; into dense forests and across deep rivers--he and the band are set upon by creatures intent on destroying them. As he struggles to survive, Tracker starts to wonder: Who, really, is this boy? Why has he been missing for so long? Why do so many people want to keep Tracker from finding him? And perhaps the most important questions of all: Who is telling the truth, and who is lying?
Drawing from African history and mythology and his own rich imagination, Marlon James has written a novel unlike anything that's come before it: a saga of breathtaking adventure that's also an ambitious, involving read. Defying categorization and full of unforgettable characters, Black Leopard, Red Wolf is both surprising and profound as it explores the fundamentals of truth, the limits of power, and our need to understand them both.
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Prophecy draws closer with every mile as a ship carries a scarred young man toward a city preparing for a solar eclipse.
Black Sun
Fantasy · Historical Fantasy · Indigenous Fiction · People of Color
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Prophecy draws closer with every mile as a ship carries a scarred young man toward a city preparing for a solar eclipse. In Black Sun, converging destinies unsettle a world already strained by power, history, and belief. This epic fantasy blends celestial omens, political intrigue, and forbidden magic into a tense, immersive story with a steadily mounting sense of consequence.
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Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Series!
From the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Resistance Reborn comes the “engrossing and vibrant” (Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Riot Baby) first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas and woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic.
A god will return
When the earth and sky converge
Under the black sun
In the holy city of Tova, the winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial even proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world.
Meanwhile, a ship launches from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship, Xiala, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Described as harmless, the passenger, Serapio is a young man, blind, scarred, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows, when a man is described as harmless, he usually ends up being a villain.
Crafted with unforgettable characters, Rebecca Roanhorse has created a “brilliant world that shows the full panoply of human grace and depravity” (Ken Liu, award-winning author of The Grace of Kings). This epic adventure explores the decadence of power amidst the weight of history and the struggle of individuals swimming against the confines of society and their broken pasts in this “absolutely tremendous” (S.A. Chakraborty, nationally bestselling author of The City of Brass) and most original series debut of the decade.
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Surveillance closes in from every side as code, faith, and old stories begin to speak the same language.
Alif the Unseen
Fantasy · Literary Fiction · Romance
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Surveillance closes in from every side as code, faith, and old stories begin to speak the same language. In Alif the Unseen, a hacker in an unnamed Middle Eastern state is forced underground after a breach exposes both his clients and his past. The novel blends political unrest, hidden worlds, and mythic technology into an urban fantasy that feels tense, layered, and uncanny.
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"[A] Harry Potter-ish action-adventure romance" set during the Arab Spring, from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Ms. Marvel comic book series (The New York Times).
In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker, who goes by Alif, shields his clients—dissidents, outlaws, revolutionaries, and other watched groups—from surveillance, and tries to stay out of trouble.
The aristocratic woman Alif loves has jilted him for a prince chosen by her parents, and his computer has just been breached by the state's electronic security force, putting his clients and himself on the line. Then it turns out his lover's new fiancé is the "Hand of God," as they call the head of state security, and his henchmen come after Alif, driving him underground.
When Alif discovers The Thousand and One Days, the secret book of the jinn, which both he and the Hand suspect may unleash a new level of information technology, the stakes are raised and Alif must struggle for life or death, aided by forces seen and unseen.
This "tale of literary enchantment, political change, and religious mystery" was a New York Times Notable Book and winner of the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (Gregory Maguire).
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Returning to Myrtlewood after her grandmother’s mysterious death, Rosemary Thorn and her daughter Athena find themselves in a town alive with secrets.
Accidental Magic
Literary Fiction · Magical Realism
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Returning to Myrtlewood after her grandmother’s mysterious death, Rosemary Thorn and her daughter Athena find themselves in a town alive with secrets. At the heart of it is Thorn Manor—a house brimming with magic and mischief. But when Rosemary becomes a murder suspect, she must unearth the truth before it’s too late.
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Welcome to Myrtlewood—a town steeped in charm, magic, and plenty of secrets.
Rosemary Thorn never planned to return to Myrtlewood, but her grandmother’s sudden death forces her back, along with her skeptical teen daughter, Athena. The old Thorn Manor, though weathered and eerie, holds hidden magic that only begins to reveal itself as they settle in.
But life in Myrtlewood isn’t just enchantments and mystical creatures. When Rosemary becomes a suspect in a local murder, she must navigate the town’s secrets to clear her name—all while dodging her scheming cousin and the perils of a house that seems to have a mind of its own.
Can Rosemary uncover the truth behind Granny’s death, protect her family, and keep Myrtlewood’s mysteries at bay?
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Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer uncovers two unpublished volumes chronicling a tragic romance between Hemi and Belle.
The Echo of Old Books
Literary Fiction · Historical Mystery · Magical Realism
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Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer uncovers two unpublished volumes chronicling a tragic romance between Hemi and Belle. As Ashlyn delves into their conflicting stories of betrayal and broken promises, she finds herself entangled in their mystery—and facing the unresolved chapters of her own life. Secrets linger, waiting to be uncovered.
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A forgotten love story hidden in the pages of two mysterious volumes calls to her.
Ashlyn Greer, a rare-book dealer with a unique gift, can sense the emotional imprints left by previous book owners. When she uncovers two unpublished volumes bearing conflicting accounts of a tragic romance, Ashlyn’s intrigue turns to obsession. Each book reveals startling accusations between authors Hemi and Belle, hinting at love and betrayal.
With no trace of the books’ origins, Ashlyn is drawn into a decades-old mystery, piecing together a story of broken promises and lost love. As she delves deeper, Ashlyn realizes that unlocking Hemi and Belle’s secrets might help her confront her own unfinished chapters.
But will uncovering the truth of their romance help her find closure—or leave her yearning for answers that remain just out of reach?
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Sixteen years after losing her best friend, Susie, to a tragic dare, Jenny’s life is defined by haunting memories and whispered rumors.
The Woman in Coach D
Literary Fiction · Psychological Fiction
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Sixteen years after losing her best friend, Susie, to a tragic dare, Jenny’s life is defined by haunting memories and whispered rumors. But when she sees Susie—alive—and receives a mysterious letter inviting her to play their deadly game once more, Jenny is forced to confront a terrifying truth.
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"Let the fear set you free, Jenny." Sixteen years later, the game isn't over.
Jenny has spent years haunted by the night her best friend, Susie, disappeared into the icy waters of Hangman’s Cave. She remembers their dares, their thrill-seeking, and then—nothing. Struggling with gaps in her memory, Jenny is trapped between whispered rumors and a shattered self-image.
But everything changes the moment she sees Susie at Manchester Piccadilly station, alive and unchanged. Confusion spirals into terror when a letter arrives, containing pages from Jenny's childhood diary and a chilling invitation.
Now, Susie’s daring her once again.
Is Jenny ready to face the truth—or will their dangerous game consume her for good?
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Thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a charged moment between her sister and their childhood friend, Robbie, and makes a choice that changes everything.
Atonement
Literary Fiction
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Thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a charged moment between her sister and their childhood friend, Robbie, and makes a choice that changes everything. Her misunderstanding sparks a tragedy that ripples through World War II, forcing Briony into a lifelong search for forgiveness—and a chance to atone for the past.
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On a blistering summer day in 1935, thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis sees a fleeting moment between her sister Cecilia and Robbie Turner, their childhood friend and the son of a family servant. Naively interpreting their connection, Briony’s vivid imagination and misunderstanding ignite a chain of events with devastating consequences.
When a crime unfolds, Briony’s actions set their lives on an irreversible path, shaping destinies through the devastation of World War II and into the twilight of the century. Torn by guilt and haunted by her choices, Briony’s journey explores the weight of regret and the pursuit of forgiveness.
As secrets unravel across decades, will Briony find atonement for the lives her mistake shattered?
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In post-war Barcelona, young Daniel discovers a novel by the mysterious Julián Carax and is drawn into a sinister mystery: someone is destroying every copy of Carax’s books.
The Shadow of the Wind
Literary Fiction
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In post-war Barcelona, young Daniel discovers a novel by the mysterious Julián Carax and is drawn into a sinister mystery: someone is destroying every copy of Carax’s books. As Daniel unearths a hidden tale of murder and doomed love, he finds himself entangled in secrets that threaten his life.
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Barcelona, 1945: As the city recovers from the scars of civil war, young Daniel, grieving his mother’s death, discovers a mysterious book, The Shadow of the Wind by Julián Carax. Captivated, he seeks out more of Carax’s novels—only to uncover a shocking mystery: someone has been destroying every copy of Carax’s works. Daniel’s innocent search quickly spirals into a labyrinth of secrets as he unearths a hidden legacy of murder, madness, and forbidden love that lurks beneath Barcelona’s post-war shadows.
Caught in the web of Carax’s haunted past, Daniel must confront dangers that threaten everyone he holds dear.
Will Daniel escape the darkness that binds Carax’s fate to his own?
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Jess Abbot, grieving the loss of her young son, arrives in Pine Lake to care for Lucy, an eccentric clairvoyant.
The Secrets of Lost Stones
Literary Fiction
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Jess Abbot, grieving the loss of her young son, arrives in Pine Lake to care for Lucy, an eccentric clairvoyant. Alongside a runaway teen with her own scars, Jess is drawn into a journey of healing, guided by mysterious signs. In facing their pain, they just might find redemption.
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Jess Abbot has lost everything—her job, her home, and most painfully, her eight-year-old son, Chance. Consumed by grief, Jess seeks solace in Pine Lake, a quiet mountain town where she’s hired to care for Lucy, a rumored clairvoyant with an uncanny ability to see others’ hidden pain.
Lucy quickly senses Jess’s need for closure. But Jess isn’t the only soul seeking refuge in Lucy’s grand Victorian home. There’s Star, a runaway teen with her own secrets, and a mysterious child who leaves heart-shaped stones—offering hope and a warning.
As Jess and Star confront their pasts, they discover that healing might lie in embracing the very pain that shattered them. Together, can they find the redemption they’re searching for, or will the past pull them under?
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After a shocking revelation upends her life, Maggie Wheeler escapes to Captiva Island to find herself.
Key Lime Garden Inn
Literary Fiction · Romance
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After a shocking revelation upends her life, Maggie Wheeler escapes to Captiva Island to find herself. Amid paradise and unexpected friendships, she faces the challenge of letting go, rediscovering joy, and daring to imagine a new future. In the warmth of a tropical haven, hope and possibility await.
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Daniel and Maggie Wheeler’s picture-perfect life shatters with one unexpected announcement.
For over thirty years, Maggie has devoted herself to family and home, supporting Daniel’s successful career in Boston. But when Daniel delivers news that leaves her reeling, Maggie is forced to question everything she thought she knew about her life.
Heartbroken and searching for answers, Maggie escapes to Captiva Island, Florida, hoping to rediscover herself amid the paradise she once loved. Surrounded by new friends, a cherished property, and a handsome stranger, Maggie finds herself drawn into a world of possibility.
Yet forging a new path isn’t easy, and Maggie must summon the courage to face her past and embrace a future she never imagined.
Will she discover the strength to rebuild—and even find love again?
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Helen, Caro, and Kay were inseparable once.
A Midlife Holiday
Literary Fiction
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Helen, Caro, and Kay were inseparable once. Now, middle age has pulled them in different directions. A last-minute holiday to Cyprus is their chance to reconnect—but long-held secrets and unspoken regrets threaten to tear them apart. A Midlife Holiday is a funny, heartwarming novel about friendship, second chances, and the adventures that start at 50!
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Three lifelong friends. One last-minute escape. A holiday that changes everything.
Helen feels trapped—her children are grown, her husband is absent, and her dreams feel long forgotten. When the chance for a spontaneous getaway to Cyprus arises, she grabs it.
Caro, a high-powered city analyst, isn’t there for the sun or the sea. She’s keeping a painful secret, one she’s too ashamed to share.
Kay, torn between caring for her grown son with learning difficulties and her aging parents, just wants one thing—peace, quiet, and a week of uninterrupted sleep.
But paradise isn’t always what it seems. As old tensions surface and Caro’s secret threatens to unravel everything, these three women must rediscover the bonds that once made them inseparable.
A witty, heartwarming, and brutally honest novel about friendship, regrets, and the joy of second chances. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Shirley Valentine.
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