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Fantasy and Science Fiction June 2017
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Cold Welcome by Elizabeth MoonMilitary SF. Summoned to the home planet of her family's business empire, space-fleet commander Kylara Vatta is told to expect a hero's welcome. But instead, she is thrown into danger unlike any other she has faced and finds herself isolated, unable to communicate with the outside world, commanding a motley group of unfamiliar troops, and struggling day by day to survive in a deadly environment with sabotaged gear. Only her undeniable talent for command can give her ragtag band a fighting chance. Yet even as Ky leads her team from one crisis to another, her family and friends refuse to give up hope, endeavoring to mount a rescue from halfway around the planet--a task that is complicated as Ky and her supporters find secrets others will kill to protect.
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| Assassin's Fate by Robin HobbEpic Fantasy. Believing his beloved daughter, Bee, to be dead, assassin FitzChivalry "Fitz" Farseer converts his rescue mission into a revenge quest -- accompanied (as always) by his enigmatic companion, the Fool. Assassin's Fate concludes the Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which begins with Fool's Assassin. Although this atmospheric series stands on its own, these flawed yet sympathetic characters and their richly detailed world, the Realm of the Elderlings, made their first appearance in The Farseer trilogy (starting with Assassin's Apprentice). |
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| Borne by Jeff VanderMeerPost-Apocalyptic SF. Animal, mineral, or vegetable? When scavenger Rachel rescues Borne, the discarded creation of a defunct biotech Company, she has no idea what she's discovered. That doesn't stop her from taking it home and raising it. To her surprise, the shapeshifting Borne is not only sentient, but intelligent. But as Borne grows, he begins to threaten the balance of power in the city and to put the security of Rachel's sanctuary at risk. For the Company, it seems, may not be truly dead, and new enemies are creeping in. |
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| The Dragon's Legacy by Deborah A. WolfEpic Fantasy. A dying world and its dwindling resources serve as the board on which a high-stakes game of war and political intrigue will play out; its pawns include warrior princess Sulema, daeborn Jain, and dreamshifter's apprentice Daru. Unfolding from multiple perspectives, this lush, sprawling saga is the first volume in a planned series that should appeal to fantasy readers who enjoyed the epic scale of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Its world-building, with echoes of ancient Egypt, may please A Song of Ice and Fire fans who prefer Essos to Westeros. |
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| The Book of Joan by Lidia YuknavitchSocial SF. When Earth becomes uninhabitable, wealthy survivors head to space and take up residence on suborbital complex CIEL, ruled by celebrity dictator Jean de Men. CIEL inhabitants, physically transformed by radiation, pass their allotted 50-year lifespans by tattooing stories on their skin. The one forbidden tale -- that of eco-warrior Joan, who dared defy Jean de Men -- is central to this imaginative SF adaptation of the story of Joan of Arc. |
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Beren and Lúthien by J. R. R. TolkienEpic Fantasy. An important chapter in the saga of The Silmarillion, first conceived by Tolkien at the end of his service in World War I, follows the romance between an immortal elf and a mortal whose worthiness is put to an impossible test.
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The Moon and the Other by John KesselSF. John Kessel has created a rich matriarchal utopia, set in the near future on the moon, a society that is flawed and on the brink of a destructive civil war. In the middle of the twenty-second century, over three million people live in underground cities below the moon's surface. One city-state, the Society of Cousins, is a matriarchy, where men are supported in any career choice, but have no right to vote, and tensions are beginning to flare as outside political intrigues increase. When the Organization of Lunar States sends a team to investigate the condition of men in the Society, the first moon war erupts, and everyone must decide what is truly worth fighting for.
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| The Dragon's Path by Daniel AbrahamEpic Fantasy. Following the downfall of the Dragon Empire, the world's 13 races -- which range from humanoid to dragon-esque -- divide themselves into new kingdoms, most at odds with one another. When the nation of Antea attacks the city of Vanai, the invasion ignites a widespread war that links the destinies of three people: banker Cithrin; former war hero Marcus; and scholar-turned-soldier Geder. The Dragon's Path is the first book in The Dagger & The Coin series. |
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| The Swarm by Orson Scott Card and Aaron JohnstonMilitary SF. Although Earth emerged victorious from its first engagement with the Formic fleet, the second wave of the invasion will be harder to repel. A group of humanity's best and brightest are working hard to develop the technology that will enable them to defend the planet against the aliens, but their efforts may be too little, too late. While this opening installment of the Second Formic War series stands on its own, it will especially appeal to fans of Ender's Game interested in the "Buggers." |
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| King of Thorns by Mark LawrenceEpic Fantasy. He's avenged his family's death (in Prince of Thorns) . Now, to hold onto his newly acquired throne, 18-year-old King Jorg must defeat an invading army. Will the discovery of magical artifacts beneath the castle aid his cause or bring about the destruction of his kingdom? Dark, gritty, and violent, this second book in the Broken Empire series should tempt fans of Joe Abercrombie's First Law novels. |
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| Victory of Eagles by Naomi NovikHistorical Fantasy. When Napoleon mounts a full-scale invasion of Britain, the nation's only hope is Captain Will Laurence and his dragon comrade-in-arms Temeraire. Alas, Laurence, convicted on charges of treason, now languishes on a prison ship, while Temeraire has been exiled to Welsh breeding grounds. Can they reunite before it's too late? Find out in this 5th installment of the Temeraire series, which begins with His Majesty's Dragon. |
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| Live Free or Die by John RingoMilitary SF. With the alien Horvath in control of Earth, humanity's only hope is webcomic artist Tyler Vernon. His plan? To exploit the extraterrestrials' insatiable appetite for the mysterious substance known variously as "Dragon's Tears," "Product 156," and "maple syrup." Establishing trade relations with the rest of the galaxy will enable humanity to reclaim its sovereignty. That's the plan, anyway. This fast-paced, action-packed novel is the first installment of the Troy Rising trilogy, which continues with Citadel and The Hot Gate. |
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