![]() 'An original and engrossing tale of the coming of age of a talented young soldier amid the horrors of invasion and genocide' 'A powerful, emotional journey, compellingly written'Īdrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of THE CHILDREN OF TIME 'Fresh, assured, character-driven fantasy that's choc full of magic, war, and betrayal. Kameron Hurley, author of THE LIGHT BRIDAGE 'A blistering, powerful epic of war and revenge that will captivate you to the bitter end' Nicholas Eames, author of KINGS OF THE WYLD Kuang's debut is a masterful must-read, and I've no doubt the best is yet to come' Brett, bestselling author of The Demon Cycle Kuang's fresh approach to magic and hard-hitting story is a punch to the gut fantasy has needed for a long time. 'A masterpiece by grimdark's newest and perhaps darkest daughter' ![]() 'A book that will go down as one of the best grimdark/military fantasy debuts of all time' ![]()
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![]() ![]() until a nefarious group comes after her in search of a rare and dangerous immortality elixir. ![]() There is more to Bri's sudden inheritance than she could have imagined, and she is determined to uncover it. One of the visitors is Marie, a mysterious young woman who Bri befriends, only to find that Marie is keeping dark secrets about the history of the estate and its surrounding community. When strangers begin to arrive on their doorstep, asking for tinctures and elixirs, Bri learns she has a surprising talent for creating them. But their new home is sinister in ways they could never have imagined-it comes with a specific set of instructions, an old-school apothecary, and a walled garden filled with the deadliest botanicals in the world that can only be entered by those who share Bri's unique family lineage. Hopefully there, surrounded by plants and flowers, Bri will finally learn to control her gift. When Briseis's aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her parents decide to leave Brooklyn behind for the summer. ![]() ![]() Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayron's new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power.īriseis has a gift: she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms with a single touch. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It was a nightmare of a day, the worst ever,” Sapp said. Obviously, once things came together, they just took off and became first-ballot Hall of Famers.” A ‘nightmare’ of an unexpected freefallĪs great as Sapp’s NFL career would be, his draft day was not a good start at all. “But even then, it’s still a big jump when you come to the next level, more than lining up and playing football. “They had everything you look for: the traits, the athleticism,” said Jerry Angelo, then the team’s director of player personnel. The long path to that Super Bowl took a big early step that day in a trade down and a trade up for two homegrown, in-state prospects - Sapp from Apopka via the University of Miami and Brooks from Pensacola via Florida State, both coming together as sorely needed in Tampa. The Bucs were still in their original creamsicle orange uniforms in old Tampa Stadium, the Rays didn’t exist yet, the Lightning had yet to play a single playoff game and Tiger Woods was still a year away from joining the PGA Tour. Malcolm Glazer bought the team in January 1995, and Rich McKay, son of longtime Bucs coach John McKay, was elevated to general manager. ![]() The Bucs had endured 12 straight years with not only a losing record but double-digit losses, going 6-10 in 1994 under coach Sam Wyche. ![]() ![]() ![]() While he works, it’s up to hundreds of individual American soldiers to hold back the enemy flood. Army Staff Sergeant George O'Neill, a communications specialist, may be able to reestablish links that have been severed by hostile forces, but that will take time. But before the sun rises they are on the run across a smoking battlefield crowded with corpses.Īny slim hope for victory rests with one unlikely hero. What they lack in numbers they make up for in superior weapons and training. Standing against them are the woefully undermanned American forces. ![]() With a powerful blizzard providing cover, Russian tanks thunder down the autobahns while undercover Spetsnaz teams strike at vulnerable command points. World War III explodes in seconds when a resurgent Russian Empire launches a deadly armored thrust into the heart of Germany. Being privy to the actual American plan for the conduct of the defense of Germany, and having participated in a number of war games while in Germany, gave Gragg. He is a Vietnam veteran, who served at United States European Headquarters in Germany, where the idea for The Red Line took shape. “Delta-Two, I’ve got tanks through the wire! They’re everywhere!” Walt Gragg is an attorney and former state prosecutor. WWIII explodes in this electrifying debut military thriller in the tradition of Red Storm Rising and The Third World War. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread. ![]() ![]() ![]() Bewilderment, Richard Powers (Random House Canada)Ĭlimate catastrophe simmers under the surface of Powers’s Booker Prize-shortlisted follow-up to The Overstory. This suspenseful novel from the three-time winner of the Governor-General’s Award follows a man who flees his small Prairie town after committing an unspeakable act of violence on the eve of the Second World War. ![]() August Into Winter, Guy Vanderhaeghe (McClelland & Stewart) □ The story of Astra Brine, born and raised on a remote British Columbia commune, is told through the eyes of 10 people who’ve had intense encounters and relationships with her, revealing the different sides of one woman over a lifetime. Astra, Cedar Bowers (McClelland & Stewart) □ ![]() ![]() Deserved respect - Undeserved respect - The God hypothesis. Includes bibliographical references and indexĪ deeply religious nonbeliever. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind. ![]() In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. His argument could hardly be more topical. ![]() Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. ![]() ![]() ![]() Learn more at Learn more about your ad choices. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Help support the show at /literature or /shop.
![]() ![]() But Nate's found a whole new way to torture Ethan when he reveals that he wants kids. This year, can Santa's magic find a way to bring them back together?Let's Not Go Crazy by Stephen HoppaThe holidays are stressful enough without Ethan's boyfriend Nate trying to kill him with Christmas cheer. But when Cory doesn't show up for their first date, Wes swears he won't make that mistake again. ![]() ![]() Sleigh bells ring-are you listening?It's that time of year again, and we have the perfect way to get you in the mood: A free anthology! Five holiday stories that are guaranteed to warm your heart, heat up your cold nights, and most importantly: Make your yuletide gay.A Christmas Party to Remember by Nicky SpencerLast Christmas, Cory and Wes made a connection that left them both thanking Santa. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’d like to get to know each of you better, so feel free to drop me a line. Can you give me advice about the best places to visit near your home? Feel free to share your stories with me! ![]() Or maybe you can help me plan future travel. Or we might have had coffee at the same hot spot in one of the states I’ve visited. Who knows? We may discover we know someone in common. Have I been to your town? Your state? Click on a state to read about my adventures there. Here, I’m focusing on the places I’ve lived, visited, and worked in the United States. For details on my travels and some fun stories, you can follow my “On Z Road” blog and Facebook posts. Welcome to “Where in the World Is Kelle Z Riley.” Because I travel a lot-both for work and for pleasure-I thought it would be fun to share some of the places I’ve been with you through the use of this interactive map. ![]() |