Thirty years after a cataclysmic world war that eviscerated one third of the human population, a new sub-species of vampire-like drones has set its teeth to the survivors of humanity.They're not the only ones: 'Genetic Others' such as vampires, werewolves and more roam the streets of New Oxford, trying - and sometimes failing - to live peacefully amongst humankind.But that is all about to change.A spate of serial killings have occurred, rocking the already fragile ecosystem of New Oxford.Brutal murders and mutilation are now commonplace.Phoebe must get to work. Absolutely engrossing and left me wanting more." Simon Clark, bestselling horror authorWhat do you do when your world is turned upside down?When you discover your father had a direct hand in the genocide of much of the world's human population?Phoebe Harkness' life has changed forever.
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Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazy-exactly what Rosemary wants. An introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself, she’s never met anyone remotely like the ship’s diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. Rosemary Harper doesn’t expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space-and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe-in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star. If she remained here much longer, there was no doubt she would be raped or robbed, even beaten and left for dead. People glanced furtively at the woman, but they passed her without breaking pace. It was possible she was waiting for an errant husband, or perhaps she was a shopgirl who had lost her way. The lock of hair that strayed from beneath her hood was an indistinct brown. Her gray cloak parted in the front to reveal a high-necked gown made of dark cloth. But if she was a whore, she was dressed strangely for it. No decent female would be found here, especially after dusk. The area was crawling with beggars, prostitutes, swindlers, thieves. James, the buildings were a crumbling mass of filth. Here, a short but significant distance from the splendor of St. Such a sight wasn’t unusual in the streets of London, especially in the rookery, where human suffering was visible in all its variety. Derek Craven’s hard green eyes flickered over her as he came from the back-alley gaming hell. She leaned against the wall of a crumbling lodging house, her shoulders hunched as if she were ill. 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Table of contents : Contents Editor’s Foreword Preface Reader Notes Acronyms and Abbreviations Map Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Appendix A Appendix B Bibliography About the Author Citation preview Landon had a childhood best friend named Carter that lived down his block. Therefore, Landon grew up without a father figure. Reese was married to a man named Keith that died young, like his father. His aunt Reese was a big part of his childhood, being close to his mother Karen. His grandmother was a big part of his childhood and remembers that her death greatly affected Karen. Allen died at the age of 25 from natural causes. Allen was said to be a humble, well-liked man with dreams of being a rockstar. His mother filled his childhood with stories of Allen, trying to make up for his early death. He lost his father at an early age and he claims to have no recollection of the man. Landon describes his childhood as full of the sweetest smells of chocolate chip cookies and maple squares. Landon Gibson was born to Karen Tucker-Gibson and Allen Michael Gibson in a small town in the state of Michigan. The premise of the novel is that all great cities are alive-once they reach a certain threshold, they are born, and a person is chosen to become the city’s avatar. Review: I have been in a bit of a reading slump lately (I discovered Animal Crossing), so what better way to jump back in than with a fantasy novel that literally personifies the city I’ve called home for more than 10 years now. Trigger Warning: xenophobia and racism (…from Staten Island, who else?) Some are ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. In Brooklyn, a politician and mother finds she can hear the songs of her city, pulsing to the beat of her Louboutin heels.Įvery great city has a soul. In the Bronx, a Lenape gallery director discovers strange graffiti scattered throughout the city, so beautiful and powerful it's as if the paint is literally calling to her. But he can sense the beating heart of the city, see its history, and feel its power. Publisher Synopsis: In Manhattan, a young grad student gets off the train and realizes he doesn't remember who he is, where he's from, or even his own name. Perhaps its classic Virginia Green livery was quite befitting for such a profitable and highly respected company. Outwardly, it lived up to its name quite well as the South's largest railroad serving virtually every state below the Mason-Dixon Line and east of the Mississippi River. The Southern was a well-oiled machine with precision-like efficiency. So well in fact that legendary railroader Jim McClellan is quoted as saying the company was a rather boring place to work (from Rush Loving, Jr.'s book, " The Men Who Loved Trains").Īs a longtime officer who later worked at Norfolk Southern, McClellan knew of what he spoke. Its immediate predecessor was the Richmond & Danville while a myriad of other systems came together in comprising a network of more than 6,000 route miles.įrom an early period, excellent management defined the Southern. One of America's great transportation companies was the Southern Railway. And even though we had these quite spectacular glimpses of his eccentric personality in there, the full bloom was yet to show itself. Vance: That book captured this moment in time where, after these ups and downs in his career, Musk was really just starting to hit his stride. If you were to do an update to the book today, what sort of information would you emphasize or want to include? : Many readers will remember you from your best-selling biography " Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future " (Ecco, 2017), about Elon Musk. Previously, he worked as a reporter for the New York Times, the Economist, and the Register. He is also the host of Hello World, a travel show that centers on inventors and scientists all over the planet. Ashlee Vance is the New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk and a feature writer at Bloomberg Businessweek. First is Zahra, a young woman who has been drawn into the circle of a psychopath named Adam, a man who has gathered several hundred people together to form a community of followers. We’re introduced to two main characters, and the chapters alternate between the two points of view. The story takes place in the future after an event called the Collapse, when humans were forced into space exploration. All these elements together make this one of my favorite recent science fiction stories. But wow, I am certainly going to check out her backlist after absolutely loving Salvation Day ! This book has it all: a fascinating take on alien invasion, well drawn and developed characters, perfect pacing, a tense and horrific idea that kept me on the edge of my seat, and stellar writing. She’s written for middle grade and YA audiences in the past, which might be the reason I haven’t read any of her previous books. Kali Wallace, where have you been hiding? Salvation Day is Wallace’s adult debut, if I’m not mistaken. The nitty-gritty: A thrilling story set in space with elements of horror and mystery, well-drawn characters, and even a cautionary message or two. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. I love Eli Easton’s yearly Christmas Novellas and I can honestly say I think this is one of her best yet! This stand-alone, long novella is a small town, Christmas cornucopia, May-December, hurt/comfort , military romance stuffed full of family and holiday feels. If only they are willing to take that first step. A little nudge from heaven may help build a bridge for these two men trying to heal. Greg believes he’s too heartbroken for romance, but those we love never truly leave us. Friendly people, gorgeous trees, lots of Christmas kitsch… and Greg Cabot. When fate lands him at Cabot’s tree farm, he feels like he’s fallen into a snow globe reality. Badly wounded in Afghanistan, he’s spent most of the past year in recovery and was discharged after ten years of service. Sergeant Robbie Sparks doesn’t have much to be thankful for this holiday season. When he picks up a hitchhiking soldier on a snowy night, he finds the help he needs to get his farm through the holidays-and maybe much more. Since the death of his son, Sam, in Afghanistan, Greg no longer has the heart to run a business based on holiday cheer. Greg Cabot is the third generation to run Cabot’s Christmas Wonderland and tree farm in rural Vermont. With help from a Christmas miracle, two bruised hearts find joy again. |