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Fantasy and Science Fiction July 2019
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| The Soul of Power by Callie BatesWhat it is: the conclusion to the epic fantasy trilogy that began with The Waking Land and The Memory of Fire.
Starring: Sophy Dunbarron, queen of the recently (and tenuously) reunited realms of Eren and Caeris.
What happens: An unlikely ruler harbors a dangerous secret as she struggles to lead her people amid war and political intrigue. |
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| The Red-Stained Wings by Elizabeth BearWhat it's about: War has come to the Lotus Kingdoms, sending four individuals on separate quests.
Contains: automatons, radioactive dragons, chain-smoking volcano goddesses, tiger-sorcerers who feed on war, and more.
Series alert: Set in the world of the author's Eternal Sky trilogy, The Red-Stained Wings is book 2 in the Lotus Kingdoms series, after The Stone in the Skull. |
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| Gather the Fortunes by Bryan CampIntroducing: Renaissance "Renai" Raines, psychopomp.
Say what? She guides the souls of the dead through the Gates of the Underworld, a job she's held since her own demise five years ago.
Why you might like it: This 2nd Crescent City urban fantasy novel (after The City of Lost Fortunes) boasts a diverse cast of supernatural beings, an atmospheric New Orleans setting, and a multilayered plot. |
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| Fall; Or, Dodge in Hell by Neal StephensonWhat it is: the sprawling not-quite-a-sequel to Reamde, containing links and callbacks to several of author Neal Stephenson's other books.
In Meatspace: Following tech billionaire Richard "Dodge" Fortrast's death, his heirs digitally preserve his brain and upload it to a virtual world.
In Bitworld: Now effectively immortal, Dodge (now "Egdod") becomes the god of a digital afterlife, which he shapes according to his whims. |
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Tiamat's Wrath by James S. A CoreyWhat it is: the eighth book in the NYT bestselling Expanse series. What happens: While Elvi Okoye weighs the consequences of uncovering the truth about weapons tied to an ancient genocide, Teresa Duarte navigates secrets and dangerous intrigues to fulfill her father's godlike ambition. Reviewers say: "Corey deftly weaves multiple points of view to create a dense and colorful tapestry of political intrigue, personal relationships, and sophisticated technology that bursts with action but also delivers an introspective view of the characters as they age and reflect on their purpose and the value of their lives."-- Booklist (starred review)
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Finder by Suzanne PalmerIntroducing: Fergus Ferguson, who has been called a lot of names: thief, con artist, repo man. He prefers the term finder. What happens: Interstellar repo man and professional finder Fergus Ferguson's latest job of locating a stolen spacecraft evolves into negotiating a power struggle between factions in a deep space colony's civil war. Reviewers say: "Palmer makes short-distance space travel feel as comfortable as riding a bicycle. Fans of space adventure will find this a fine example of the form." -- Publishers Weekly
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The Witch's Kind by Louisa MorganWhat it is: An absorbing tale of love, sacrifice, family ties, and magic, set in the Pacific Northwest in the aftermath of World War II, by the author of A Secret History of Witches What it's about: Regarded as oddities in their Pacific Northwest home, two women hiding a dangerous family secret find their circumstances upended by a long-lost husband and an abandoned baby with familiar powers. Who might enjoy it: fans of Nora Roberts and readers of feminist fantasy.
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The Deepest Blue: Tales of Renthia by Sarah Beth DurstWhat it is: The natural magic of the classic The Island of the Blue Dolphins meets the danger and courage of The Hunger Games in this dazzling, intricate stand-alone fantasy novel set in award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst's beloved world of Renthia. What happens: Living on an island subject to the whims of malicious ocean spirits, a fearless oyster diver, Mayara, is imprisoned by the queen because of her power to control the spirits. Reviewers say: "This intriguing dive into the powers that attempt to control Renthia yields an action-packed fantasy."-- Library Journal
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Master & Apprentice: (Star Wars) by Claudia GrayWhat it is: A first canon Star Wars novel to take place before the events of The Phantom Menace explores Obi-Wan Kenobi's apprenticeship as a young Jedi under Qui-Gon Jinn. What happens: An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future. Praise for the author: " Master & Apprentice proves--again--that Claudia Gray 'gets' Star Wars."-- Dork Side of the Force
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Titanshade by Dan StoutWhat it is: This noir fantasy thriller from a debut author introduces the gritty town of Titanshade, where danger lurks around every corner. What happens: In Titanshade, a metropolis on the edge of disaster, homicide cop Carter is led into a conflict with the city’s elite while investigating the brutal murder of a Squib diplomat and must solve the case quickly to protect those closest to him. Reviewers say: "This is a solid debut, giving us a fascinating new world, some fun characters who feel real, and a story which, I guarantee will keep you turning pages into the wee hours." --Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews
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