February 2021 list by Bonnie Bradford
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Armor
by John Steakley
The planet is called Banshee. The air is unbreathable, the water is poisonous. And it is home to the most implacable enemies that humanity, in all its interstellar expansion, has ever encountered.
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Bone Chase
by Weston Ochse
There were giants on the earth in those days—at least that’s what the Bible says. But, where are they? Did they ever really exist at all?
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Colonyside
by Michael Mammay
A missing scientist and deep pockets pull Colonel Carl Butler out of retirement, investigating another mystery that puts him and his team--and the future of relations with alien species--in danger. Planetside series.
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Crosshairs
by Catherine Hernandez
Set in a terrifyingly familiar near-future, with massive floods leading to rampant homelessness and devastation, a government-sanctioned regime called The Boots seizes on the opportunity to round up communities of color, the disabled, and the LGBTQ+ into labor camps. But in the shadows, a new hero is emerging...
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D (A Tale of Two Worlds)
by Michel Faber
It all starts on the morning the letter D disappears from language. First, it vanishes from Dhikilo’s parents’ conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs outside. Though she doesn’t know why, Dhikilo is summoned to the home of her old history teacher Professor Dodderfield. And this is where our story begins.
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The Dark Archive
by Genevieve Cogman
Narrowly escaping an assassination attempt while training her new assistant, Irene the time-traveling Librarian investigates her own history to confront an ancient foe and uncover secrets that threaten the Library’s future. Invisible Library series.
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Dawn of Vengeance
by Ronie Kendig
A haunting prophecy upended his identity. Now it demands his life. Once a formidable bounty hunter, Marco Dusan is plagued by insecurity as he tours the realm he now rules. And signs indicate Xisya, the alien who tortured him, is still snatching others--but to what end? Droseran Saga series.
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Give Way to Night
by Cass Morris
Latona of the Vitelliae, mage of Spirit and Fire, is eager to wield her newfound empowerment on behalf of the citizens of Aven—but societal forces conspire to keep her from exercising her gifts, even when the resurgence of a banished cult plots the city's ruin. Aven Cycle series.
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Hollow Empire
by Sam Hawke
Poison was only the beginning.... The deadly siege of Silasta woke the ancient spirits, and now the city-state must find its place in this new world of magic. But people and politics are always treacherous, and it will take all of Jovan and Kalina’s skills to save their country when witches and assassins turn their sights to domination. Poison Wars series.
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Horsemen's War
by Steve McHugh
It’s a dark day for the Earth realms. Will it be the last? Rebellion Chronicles series.
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Jolene
by Mercedes Lackey
Hoping to improve her health, Anna May Jones is sent to live with her Aunt Jinny, a witchy-woman and an Elemental Master. As she settles into her new life, Anna learns new skills at Aunt Jinny’s side and discovers that she, too, has a gift for Elemental magic that Jinny calls “the Glory”. But with Anna’s increasing power comes increasing notice. Elemental Masters series.
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King of the Rising
by Kacen Callender
A conclusion to the duology that began with Queen of the Conquered finds Loren Jannik leading his fellow slaves in a push for freedom before discovering an option that could shift the course of the revolution.
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Memoria
by Kristyn Merbeth
Scorpia Kaiser can never stay still. Taking another shady job, which gives her a ship where spaceborn like her belong, Scorpia is moving forward. But Corvus can't seem to leave his life as a soldier behind. Nova Vita Protocol series.
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The Tales of Catt & Fisher
by Justina Robson
Scholars, shopkeepers, collectors… aficionados. Obtainers of rare antiquities; relic hunters who can’t resist a lead, even when it takes them into terrible danger. There’s always an opportunity to be found amid the confusion, in the wake of the terrible Kinslayer War. There’s always a deal to be done, a tomb to open, a precious thing to… obtain. After the War series.
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Trader's Leap
by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller
Pursued by enemies, exiled Liaden clan Korval is settling into a new base on a tiny. But moving is expensive, as is war, and Korval is strapped for cash. Delm Korval has therefore instructed Master Trader Shan yos'Galan to design and implement new trade routes, quickly. But this is no easy task. Liaden Universe series.
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