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Newsletter #111 September — November, 2015

RECENTLY RECEIVED AND FORTHCOMING SCIENCE FICTION

ALREADY RECEIVED

Doctor Who Magazine #486 (Russell T. Davies revisits his Doctor Who debut; Carole Ann Ford takes a journey back into history; more) $9.99
Doctor Who Magazine #488 (Ingrid Oliver; David Warner; Doctor Who cosplay; more) $9.99
Doctor Who Magazine Special #40: The Art of Doctor Who (Celebrating six decades of design and illustration inspired by the series) $11.99
Fantasy & Science Fiction July/August 2015 (New fiction, reviews, more) $7.99
Locus #653 June 2015 (Interviews with James Morrow and Stephanie Feldman; Stoker Award news; industry news, reviews, and more) $7.50
Locus #654 July 2015 (Interviews with Joanne Harris and Max Gladstone; Locus Award winners; industry news, reviews, and more) $7.50
Locus #655 August 2015 (Interviews with Neal Stephenson and Wesley Chu; World Fantasy Awards ballot; industry news, reviews, and more) $7.50
Allan, K/al-Ayad, D (ed) Accessing the Future (Anthology. 15 stories of disability and mental illness in the future, teeming with space pirates, battle robots, interstellar travel, and genetically engineered creatures) $19.99
Asher, Neal The Engineer Reconditioned (Reissue; Anthology. Short sf stories, many set in his Polity universe) $11.99
Aslan, Austin The Islands at the End of the World (Leilani #1: YA; When electronics fail worldwide, Hawai'i becomes completely isolated, and a strange starscape fills the sky. Leilani and her father embark on a journey from Oahu to their home on the Big Island. Leilani's epilepsy holds a clue to the disaster, if only they can survive as the islands revert to earlier ways) $9.99
Baker, Celeste Rita Back, Belly, and Side: True Lies and False Tales (PBO; Collection. 13 short stories of wisdom and wonderment, Caribbean style) $12.00
Beaton, Kate The Princess and the Pony ( Kids; Full color picture book. Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday - a horse fit for a warrior princess! Instead she gets a cute, plump pony. Still, they train together for the upcoming warrior contest, where they will face a wide variety of warriors in a great melee) $17.99
Bee, Ishbelle The Singular and Extraordinary Tale of Mirror & Goliath (John Loveheart #1: PBO; 1888: Young Mirror and her shape-shifting guardian Goliath have washed up on the shores of England. Something has been wrong with Mirror since she was locked inside a mysterious clock, and she knows she is no longer human. After the sinister death of his parents, John Loveheart was taken by Mr. Fingers, the demon lord of the underworld. Now Mr. Fingers is determined to find Mirror, whose soul is the key to his eternal reign. And John has been called by his otherworldly father to help track her down) $9.99
Bee, Ishbelle The Contrary Tale of the Butterfly Girl (John Loveheart #2: PBO; When a demon carves a butterfly on Boo Boo's back, she begins to transform into a human/butterfly hybrid, and is captured by butterfly collector Professor Hummingbird. Caught between Hummingbird and the demon, Mr. Loveheart finds himself entangled in a sinister web that leads to the top of the Victorian establishment) $9.99
Berman, Steve (ed) Wilde Stories 2015: The Year's Best Gay Speculative Fiction (Anthology. 13 of the best stories from 2014) $18.00
Blaine, M/Trenary, R Mahlon Blaine's Blooming Bally Bloody Book (Adults only. Entries from the illustrator's journal of reminiscences about his life, illustrated throughout with black & white photos and drawings; Signed by Trenary) $17.99
Blaine, M/Trenary, R Mahlon Blaine's Sindbad (Black & white illustrations from 1936, created for Laurence Housman's version of the seven tales of Sindbad the Sailor; Signed by Trenary) $14.99
Connolly, Harry A Key, an Egg, an Unfortunate Remark (After years of waging a secret war against the supernatural, Marley Jacobs turned her back on violence, declaring Seattle a safe zone for everyone, living and undead. When her nephew turns up dead in circumstances suspiciously like a vampire feeding, she discovers he had been secretly dabbling in the supernatural. What exactly had he been up to? And does it threaten the peace?) $11.99
Crumb, R. The Mid-1980s: More Years of Valiant Struggle (Complete Crumb Comics #16: Reissue; Graphic novel; adults only. Underground comix and illustrations; black & white with some color sections) $19.99
Cutter, Nick The Deep (A strange plague is causing people to forget - small things at first, then larger, until their bodies forget how to function. Deep in the Mariana Trench, a possible cure has been discovered, and a special research lab has been built. When the lab goes incommunicado, a brave few set out, perhaps to unravel the mysteries lurking in the crushing depths - or perhaps to encounter an evil blacker than any could imagine) $9.99
Danielewski, Mark Z. The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May (PBO; A 12-year-old girl named Xanther sets out with her father to get a dog, only to end up trying to save a creature as fragile as it is dangerous, which will change not only her life and the lives of those she has yet to encounter, but this world as well - or at least the world we think we know and the future we take for granted) $25.00
de Rojas, Augustin A Legend of the Future (A spaceship is on a mission to Titan, while back on Earth, warring superpowers threaten the fate of humanity. When the ship malfunctions on the return journey, the crew must face their innermost fears, amid experiments in psychological and emotional conditioning and aliens that may or may not be real) $15.99
Druon, Maurice The Lily and the Lion (Accursed Kings #6: Reissue; Kingmaker Robert of Artois and his aunt Mahaut involve Philippe VI of France in their vicious power struggle. Mahaut dies and Robert is banished to England, where he inspires the new king, Edward III, to start the Hundred Years' War. Meanwhile the sorceress Beatrice, Jeanne the Lame, and the mysterious La Divion come forward to play sinister parts) $14.99
Duncan, Dave Irona 700 (Irona is a poor fisherman's daughter. Surprisingly chosen to join the group that governs her city, she discovers a great talent for strategy and tactics, leadership and inspiration. But as she gives her life to the city, an ancient enemy attacks again and again) $16.99
Dunn, Christian (ed) Space Marines: The Omnibus: Heroes of the Space Marines / Legends of the Space Marines / Victories of the Space Marines (Warhammer 40,000: Omnibus reprint. 3 anthologies, plus 6 additional stories) $17.50
Dunne, Lexie Supervillains Anonymous (Hostage Girl #2: PBO; New superhero Gail Godwin, aka Hostage Girl, is in big trouble: her nemesis Chelsea is loose, and her trainer Angelica is dead. Everybody thinks Gail killed her, and Davenport Industries has thrown her into a prison full of the supervillains who used to kidnap her. There's a conspiracy that runs to the bedrock of the superhero community. With friends in the crosshairs, it's up to Gail to escape and get to the bottom of things) $6.99
Garrison, Nathan Veiled Empire (PBO; The Empire is Shrouded, not only by the barrier that covers the land, but by the lies and oppression of the regime. Magic is the privilege of the elite, and the ordinary people have forgotten what it means to hope - but there are some who would resist, with plans put into motion millennia before) $7.99
Goscinny, R/Tabary, J The Wicked Wiles of Iznogoud (Iznogoud #1: Full color graphic novel. In Baghdad, nasty vizier Iznogoud yearns to gain the throne of the Caliph, but his schemes and plots always go awry) $13.95
Goscinny, R/Tabary, J Iznogoud: The Caliph's Vacation (Iznogoud #2: Full color graphic novel. In Baghdad, nasty vizier Iznogoud yearns to gain the throne of the Caliph, but his schemes and plots always go awry) $11.95
Goscinny, R/Tabary, J Iznogoud and the Day of Misrule (Iznogoud #3: Full color graphic novel. In Baghdad, nasty vizier Iznogoud yearns to gain the throne of the Caliph, but his schemes and plots always go awry) $11.95
Great Northern Audio Theatre In the Embers (A feature-length audio play. On a dig at a Maryland plantation, archaeologist Digger Morgan finds a song, a pressed flower, and the sound of two girls' voices, recovered from a burned wooden beam by using a laser to read the grooves. Who were the girls? When was the fire? The answers lead to 1920s jazz pioneer Kit Jeffers, whose voice mysteriously appears on Digger's computer) $10.00
Hartmann, Ivor W. (ed) AfroSF: Science Fiction by African Writers (Anthology. 22 sf short stories) $21.99
Hossain, Saad Z. Escape from Baghdad! (Welcome to Baghdad during the US invasion. Religious fanatics, mercenaries, occultists, and soldiers are all vying for power. Dagr and Kinza, a former economics professor and a streetwise hoodlum, have been promised untold riches if they smuggle Hussein's star torturer out of the city. But getting out of a city in chaos is no easy task, and when they become embroiled in the mystery surrounding an ancient watch that doesn't tell time, nothing will ever be the same) $16.00
Jama-Everett, Ayize The Liminal War (Taggert #2: PBO; When Taggert's adopted daughter goes missing, he gathers friends, family, and even those who don't quite trust that he has left his violent past behind. Their search leads to an unexpected place - the past - with consequences that are higher than they can afford) $16.00
Joan of Dark Geek Knits (PBO; Knitting projects for sf, fantasy, and everyday geeks. Includes complete instructions and full-color photos, plus some famous geeks as models) $21.99
Johnson, A/Robinson, K Metamorphosis (PBO; Limited to 125 numbered copies. Celebrates the WisCon 39 Guests of Honor with two stories from each plus an interview with each) $12.00
Johnson, Brooke The Brass Giant (Chroniker City #1: PBO; 17-year-old Petra Wade, self-taught clockwork engineer, wants nothing more than to join the Guild, an impossible dream for a shop girl. When Guild recruit Emmerich Goss needs help designing a new clockwork system for a top-secret automaton, it seems Petra has finally found an opportunity. Working together in secret, they build the clockwork giant, but as the deadline nears, Petra discovers a sinister conspiracy within the Guild council - and the automaton is just the beginning) $6.99
Jones, Jeffrey Idyl - I'm Age (Collects these graphic strips written and illustrated by Jones. Idyl ran in National Lampoon , I'm Age in Heavy Metal ) $24.99
Jones, Kelly Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer (Kids; 12-year-old Sophie and her parents move from LA to the farm they've inherited from a great-uncle. When a cranky chicken appears, Sophie discovers the hen can move objects with the power of her little chicken brain. As more of her great-uncle's unusual chickens come home to roost, Sophie learns to care for the flock. And when a local farmer tries to steal them, Sophie must find a way to keep them (and their superpowers) safe) $16.99
Kirkley, Paul Space Helmet for a Cow: The Mad, True Story of Doctor Who Volume 1: 1963-1989 (Doctor Who: PBO; Nonfiction. A behind the scenes look at how, over 50 years, a bunch of very clever, very dedicated people made Doctor Who happen, often against seemingly insuperable odds. What other program would attempt to sink Atlantis, wage interplanetary war, and crash a Concorde - all in BBC Television Centre, on a budget that would barely cover a sitcom?) $14.95
Lees, Tim The God Hunter (Field Ops #1: Registry field op Chris Copeland arrives in Hungary to find a sacred spot, lay down a wire grid, and capture a full flask of a god's energy. When his arrogant partner Adam Shailer sabotages the wires, things go very wrong, and the god manifests as a mirror image of Chris. Chris quickly destroys the god and, for the good of the company and his own career, buries the evidence. Six years later, Shailer is a rising star at the Registry, while Chris has taken a break from operations. But now a mysterious serial killer, who bears an eerie resemblance to Chris, is stalking Budapest) $6.99
Lees, Tim Devil in the Wires (Field Ops #2: PBO; After the perilous retrieval of a long-dormant god from Iraq, troubleshooter Chris Copeland is about ready to quit his job. But his employers at the Registry have plans to build a power facility on the shores of Lake Michigan. Adam Shailer thinks he can cage the god, drain its energy, and power the city. It's Chris's job to make sure nothing goes wrong. But when ecstatic devotees start leaving human sacrifices near the god-house, it becomes clear that the god is not as contained as the Registry would have everyone believe) $6.99
Lovecraft, H. P. Fungi From Yuggoth: A Sonnet Cycle (2-CD Edition) ('Fungi From Yuggoth', Lovecraft's sequence of 36 sonnets, read by John Arthur with a score composed by Mike Olson. Plus a bonus disc including never-before-recorded pieces such as Farnese's 1932 settings of 'Mirage and 'The Elder Pharos', the only musical settings of the sonnets approved by Lovecraft, and more) $19.95
Martin, George R.R. et al In the House of the Worm (PBO; Full color graphic novel. Collects issues 1-4 of the comic book) $14.99
McCammon, Robert The Border (Earth has been devastated by a war between two alien races. And the world itself has turned against the handful of survivors, as they succumb to despair and suicide, or are transformed by otherworldly pollution into cannibalistic mutants. An amnesiac teenage boy, who names himself Ethan, must overcome mistrust to master powers that may be the last hope for humanity's salvation) $26.95
McGuire, Seanan (ed) Lightspeed Magazine: Queers Destroy Science Fiction! Special Issue Limited Edition (PBO; Anthology. Short sf fiction (eleven originals, five reprints, and an excerpt), flash fiction, nonfiction, and essays about sf, by queer writers) $29.99
Meikle, William The London Terrors (Sherlock Holmes: Collection. 3 horror tales featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson battling supernatural forces; Signed copies) $19.95
Mohanraj, Mary Anne The WisCon Chronicles Volume 9: Intersections and Alliances (PBO; WisCon is the world's largest feminist science fiction convention, held annually in Madison, Wisconsin. This volume explores some of the issues of interest at WisCon 2014, discussing critical issues around intersections and alliances) $15.00
Moore, Nancy Jane The Weave (PBO; Humans, seeking to exploit the resources of a system inhabited by creatures they assume are primitive and defenseless, discover their mistake the hard way. Human Caty Sanjuro, a marine and xenologist, and native Sundown, an astronomer, struggle to establish communication, at first because they share a passionate interest in alien species, but finally because only they can bridge the differences that threaten catastrophe for both sides) $19.00
Parker, M.E. Jonesbridge: Echoes of Hinterland (Hinterland #1: Imprisoned at the Jonesbridge Industrial Complex, it will take everything that Myron and Sindra have to survive their brutal overlords. It will take even more to set them both free. As their world changes, Myron and Sindra work with the underground - dangerous survivors bent on destroying Jonesbridge once and for all) $14.99
Phillips, Helen The Beautiful Bureaucrat (In a windowless building, Josephine inputs an endless string of numbers into something known only as The Database. As the days inch by, she feels increasingly anxious in her surroundings. When her husband disappears and then returns, offering no explanation, her unease shifts to dread. As other strange events build to a crescendo, the haunting truth about her work takes shape in her mind. To save those she holds dear, she must penetrate an institution whose tentacles seem to extend to every corner of the city, and beyond) $25.00
Posey, Jay Dawnbreaker (Duskwalker #3: PBO; After learning of Three's fate, Asher's ascension, and Wren's gift, a man named Haiku offers his help. They set off to find the remnants of House Eight and convince them to help. Meanwhile, Cass and the few survivors of the fall of Morningside struggle to escape Asher and the Weir; their daring plan produces surprising results and discoveries) $7.99
Rambo, Cat (ed) Fantasy Magazine: Women Destroy Fantasy! Special Issue (Short fantasy fiction (4 originals, 4 reprints, and a novel excerpt), and nonfiction about fantasy, by women writers) $12.99
Reynolds, Anthony Word Bearers: The Omnibus: Dark Apostle / Dark Disciple / Dark Creed (Warhammer 40,000: Reissue; Reprints 3 novels and 1 story) $15.00
Robeson, K/Baugh, M The Avenger: The Sun King (An all-new novel, a continuation of River of Ice ) $10.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn Blowback (Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day #2: The Moon, shaken by the Anniversary Day tragedies, deals with devastation. The Earth Alliance believes another attack is imminent, but no one knows where or when. Retrieval Artist Miles Flint begins an investigation of his own into the Anniversary Day events, building a coalition - of shady operatives, off-the-books detectives, and his daughter Talia - in a race against time) $23.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn A Murder of Clones (Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day #3: No one knows who created the clones responsible for the Anniversary Day bombings, or where or when they'll strike next. Earth Alliance Frontier Marshal Judita Gomez decides to launch an unauthorized investigation into a case from her past involving the murder of clones) $23.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn Search and Recovery (Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day #4: Luc Deshin, the most feared man in Armstrong, vows to uncover those responsible for the bombings that could have killed his wife and son. What he finds in the black market underbelly of the Moon will chill him to the bone) $23.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn The Peyti Crisis (Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day #5: Chief security officer Noelle DeRicci races to discover the masterminds behind the attacks before it's too late, turning to Retrieval Artist Miles Flint and detective Bartholomew Nyquist for the kind of help only they can provide) $23.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn Vigilantes (Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day #6: Armed with information uncovered by Flint and Nyquist, chief security officer Noelle DeRicci hopes she can put an end to the violence against the Moon. When a murder changes everything, she launches a secret investigation into the very heart of the Earth Alliance) $23.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn Starbase Human (Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day #7: Long before the Anniversary Day bombings, a distant starbase became the testing ground for a diabolical plan: the annihilation of every human inhabitant by an army of clones. Frontier Marshal Judita Gomez puts her own life and the lives of her team on the line when her search for the origins of the Anniversary Day assassins leads to an Earth Alliance cloning factory) $23.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn Masterminds (Retrieval Artist: Anniversary Day #8: The masterminds behind the Anniversary Day bombings trigger the final stages of a plan to destroy every dome on the Moon. As chief security officer Noelle DeRicci struggles with the investigation, Retrieval Artist Miles Flint races to save the life of a man with vital information. And deep beneath the surface of Armstrong, a dome engineer makes a discovery that could crack the investigation wide open - if only he can get someone to believe him) $23.99
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn The Possession of Paavo Deshin (Retrieval Artist: All of his short life, Paavo has seen ghosts. The same two ghosts who have now approached him on the school playground, ghosts who look older and actually smell bad. Paavo's cry for help brings Retrieval Artist Miles Flint, who learns some secrets about the ghosts - and about Paavo's parents) $15.99
Shapter, Lisa A Day in Deep Freeze (PBO; Novella. 1963: Emran Greene is an accountant, a soon-to-be-father, and an unremarkable husband - except for the lingering effects of an experimental wartime truth serum, his ex-boyfriend, the impossibility of his conceiving a child, and all of the other secrets he keeps from his wife and his employer. One of these, the secret of the lonely grave he visits regularly, holds a tragedy that just won't stay gone) $12.00
Singh, Vandana Younguncle in the Himalayas (Kids; Younguncle arrives with his family at the mysterious Hotel Pine-Away and discovers that their mountain holiday is going to be anything but peaceful. As he chats with monkeys and debates the true nature of reality with a sect of the Quantum Banana spiritualists, the fate of the little valley hangs in the balance) $12.00
Suddain, M. Theatre of the Gods (M. Francisco Fabrigas, explorer, philosopher, and heretical physicist, takes a shipful of children on a frightening voyage to the next dimension while pursued by the Pope of the universe and a well-dressed mesmerist) $18.95
Sumner-Smith, Karina Defiant (Towers #2: PBO; The other skyscrapers have heard of the Radiant ghost and the power she holds. Rumors also speak of the girl who might be the key to controlling that power. Now assassins stalk the skyscrapers' darkened corridors while armies gather in the streets. But Shai's magic is not the only prize - Xhea is beginning to learn of her strange dark magic) $15.99
Turtledove, Harry We Install and Other Stories (Collection. 9 stories and 3 essays that illuminate his broad storytelling range) $14.99
Vernon, Ursula Digger: The Complete Omnibus Edition (PBO; Hugo and Mythopoeic Award winner. Graphic novel. A no-nonsense wombat finds herself stuck on the wrong end of a one-way tunnel, in a strange land where nonsense seems to be the specialty. With the help of a talking statue of a god, an outcast hyena, a shadow-being of indeterminate origin, and an oracular slug, she searches for answers about where she is and how she can get back to her warren; Signed copies) $39.95
Vogt, Josh Forge of Ashes (Pathfinder Tales: PBO; Novel based on the game) $9.99
Wallace, Jon Barricade (Kenstibec is a Ficial, genetically engineered to build a new world, but the apocalypse led to a career change. These days, he drives a taxi, ferrying other Ficials from one barricaded city to the next while avoiding tribes of irate human survivors, mutants, and more) $16.95
Whedon/Pascale Joss Whedon: The Biography (Interviews with Whedon's family, friends, collaborators, and stars, and with the man himself, offer candid, behind the scenes accounts of his work in TV and film, presenting a revealing portrait of the man) $19.95
Willingham, Bill et al Fables 150: Farewell (Fables #22: PBO; Full color graphic novel. Not for kids. A graphic novel-length final issue, wrapping up the story of Fabletown and revealing the fates of countless characters) $17.99
Yant, Christie (ed) Lightspeed Magazine: Women Destroy Science Fiction! Special Issue (Short sf fiction (11 originals, 5 reprints, and a novel excerpt), and nonfiction about sf, by women writers) $17.99
Yoss A Planet for Rent (In the not so distant future, Earth is wracked by economic and environmental problems. Alien colonizers remake the planet as a tourist destination. Ruled by a brutal interstellar bureaucracy, humans have few routes to better lives: working for the colonial police; eking out a living as black marketeers, drug dealers, or artists; prostituting themselves to extraterrestrial visitors; or facing the cold void of space in rickety illegal ships) $15.99

EXPECTED EARLY SEPTEMBER

Aguirre, Ann Breakout (Dred #3: PBO; The prison ship has become a charnel house, with only a handful of Dred's soldiers standing against Silence's assassins. Now Dred needs to keep the survivors alive long enough to cobble together a transport to get them off the station) $7.99
Annandale, David Pyres of Armageddon (Warhammer 40,000: Yarrick #2: The Imperial forces are faced with an overwhelming ork attack on Armageddon. As battle rages, Yarrick and his allies lead the defense. He will not let the planet fall, even if that means incurring the wrath of Armageddon's corrupt Overlord) $28.00
Archer, Alex The Mortality Principle (Rogue Angel #56: PBO; In Prague researching the legend of the Golem, a fantastical living creature made of clay, archaeologist Annja Creed is faced with an even bigger mystery when someone begins murdering the homeless) $6.99
Axler, James Child of Slaughter (Deathlands #124: PBO; When Doc is taken captive by a band of marauders in what was once Nebraska, Ryan and the companions rally to get him back) $6.99
Ball, Nate Forces of Nature (Alien in My Pocket #6: Kids; When Amp stows away on Zack's family camping trip, wind, rain, and a family of bears conspire to get Zack and Amp lost in the woods. Armed with little more than pocket lint, can they overcome the elements and finagle a way back to civilization?) $4.99
Ballantyne, Tony Dream Paris (Dream #2: PBO; The geography-warping invasion that took over London has been defeated, but thousands of Londoners are missing. 17-year-old Anna is living in the partially rebuilt ruins. A stranger claims to know where the missing people of London ended up - he might even know the location of Anna's missing parents. Anna can help, but to do that she will have to begin the journey to Dream Paris) $7.99
Barnes, Adrian Nod (Reissue; Almost no one in the world slept last night. A few people, perhaps one in ten thousand, can still sleep, and they've all shared the same golden dream. After six days of sleep deprivation, psychosis will set in. After four weeks, the body will die. In the interim, panic ensues and a bizarre new world arises) $14.95
Beaulieu, Brad Twelve Kings in Sharakhai (Shattered Sands #1: Sharakhai, the great city of the desert, has been ruled from time immemorial by twelve Kings, cruel and immortal. There is no hope of freedom for any under their rule - until Ceda, a young woman from the slums, defies the law by going outside on the holy night of Beht Zha'ir. What she learns sets her on a path that could finally break the iron grip of the Kings' power) $24.95
Beyer, Kirsten Atonement (Star Trek: Voyager: PBO; Admiral Janeway faces a tribunal determined to execute her for supposed crimes committed during the trek through the Delta Quadrant) $7.99
Briggs, Patricia Shifting Shadows (Mercy Thompson: Collection. 10 stories (4 original, 6 reprints) featuring shapeshifter Mercy Thompson and her friends) $16.00
Carey, Jacqueline Poison Fruit (Agent of Hel #3: Daisy and Cody are on the trail of a new predator who thrives on nightmares. And as the result of a recent ghost uprising, an unknown adversary - represented by a hell-spawn lawyer - has instigated a lawsuit against the town. If Pemkowet loses, Hel's sovereignty will be jeopardized, with the fate of the eldritch community at stake. Only Daisy can prevent it, but she's going to have to confront her own worst nightmare to do it) $7.99
Chambers/Culbard The King in Yellow graphic novel (Full color graphic novel. Adaptation of the classic horror tale) $19.95
Chance, Maia Cinderella Six Feet Under (Fairy Tale Fatal #2: PBO; A trip to Paris to reunite Prue with her estranged mother produces unexpected results: Henrietta's mansion is a ruin, its owner vanished, leaving behind an evasive husband, two sinister stepsisters, and a bullet-riddled corpse in the pumpkin patch, decked out in a ball gown and one glass slipper. The investigation takes Ophelia and Prue down the trail of a legendary fairy tale relic) $7.99
Cho, Zen Sorcerer to the Crown (Sorcerer Royal #1: Zacharias Wythe - freed slave, proficient magician, and Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers - ventures to the border of Fairyland to discover why England's supply of magic is drying up. He meets a woman with immense power and an unfathomable gift, and sets out on a path which will alter the nature of sorcery) $26.95
Conroy, Robert Germanica (In an alpine redoubt, Josef Goebbels and a battalion of Nazi zealots hold out against a frantic Allied push to end WWII. With Churchill out of office, de Gaulle consolidating his rule in liberated France, and Stalin grabbing land in eastern Germany, only the US remains to face the toughest of Nazi warriors) $25.00
Davis, Hank (ed) Future Wars . . . and Other Punchlines (PBO; Anthology. Humorous military sf stories) $14.00
Davis, Jim Garfield Cleans His Plate (Garfield #60: PBO; Full color comic strips) $14.00
de Abaitua, Matthew If Then (James has a scar in the back of his head. It's where he was wounded in the Battle of Suvla Bay in 1915. Or is it the mark of his implant, allowing the Process to fill his mind with its own reality?) $7.99
de Bodard, Aliette The House of Shattered Wings (The Great Magicians' War has devastated Paris, but the Great Houses still vie for dominion there. The once-formidable House Silverspires lies in disarray; within its walls, a naive but powerful fallen angel, an alchemist with an addiction, and a young man wielding spells from the East come together. Will they be its salvation, or the architects of its final fall?) $26.95
Deutsch, Barry How Mirka Met a Meteorite (Hereville #2: Kids; Full color graphic novel. Mirka is the only monster-fighting Orthodox Jewish girl in town - until a troll aims a meteor at the witch's house, and the witch grabs the closest thing to transform the meteor - Mirka's hair. Now the meteor is Mirka's twin. Mirka challenges the meteor girl to a three-part contest, the loser to be banished from Hereville) $16.95
Duncan, Alexandra Salvage (YA; Andre Norton Award finalist. Sentenced to death for violating the rigid rules of her family's patriarchal deep-space merchant society, Ava manages to escape, finding refuge with a pilot's family who live among the scrap and garbage of the Gyre in the Pacific Ocean. But can this young woman, barely able to withstand Earth's gravity, unable to read or write, build a future on a planet ravaged by climate change?) $9.99
Farmer, Nancy The Islands of the Blessed (Jack #3: Kids; Jack, Thorgil, and the Bard confront the malevolent spirit of someone whose death was caused by Father Severus; the quest to right this wrong sends them to Notland - which is not always there) $8.99
Feehan, Christine Dark Ghost (Carpathian #24: Gravely wounded by a master vampire, Andre Boroi has disappeared into the Carpathians to wait and hope. Geologist Teagan Joanes comes across the warrior - wounded, wanting, and irresistible. Now they are bound by destiny, but is it enough to keep them safe?) $26.95
Gannon, Charles E. Trial by Fire (Caine Riordan #2: Nebula Award finalist. Earth's fleet has been shattered by a sneak attack and its survivors are fighting for their lives. Caine Riordan must rely upon his first contact and weaponry skills to contend with the non-humanoid enemy. When the attackers sweep aside the last defenses, and traitorous corporations invite the invaders to land 'security forces', humanity fights back with its best weapons: cunning, inventiveness, and guts) $7.99
Giles, R/Holder, N Demons of the Hellmouth: A Guide for Slayers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A guide to the vampires and other demons that flocked to the Sunnydale Hellmouth) $25.00
Gonzalez, Christina Moving Target (Kids; When someone tries to kill her father, Cassie learns she belongs to an ancient bloodline that will allow her to use the Spear of Destiny, a legendary object that can alter the future. On the run from a group intent on killing her, Cassie must decipher the clues that will lead her to the Spear) $17.99
Grahame-Smith, Seth The Last American Vampire (In the wake of his friend Abraham Lincoln's shocking death, vampire Henry Sturges searches for renewed purpose, a quest that takes him to important events of the late 19th century and on into the 20th) $15.99
Grant, Kelley The Obsidian Temple (Desert Rising #2: Sulis and Ava, a young girl with a troubled past, join a group of magically gifted warriors to remake the very fabric of the universe. But the fate of the world hinges on whether Ava can harness her power. Meanwhile, in Illian, when he finds that Farrah is willing to anger the gods to aid the Forsaken caste's uprising, Kadar must decide if he will help her or let the world spin out of control) $6.99
Green, Simon R. Forces from Beyond (Ghost Finders #6: PBO; An internal coup spreads chaos at the Carnacki Institute, leaving the Ghost Finders on their own against both the Flesh Undying and their former friends and colleagues) $7.99
Hahn, Rebecca A Creature of Moonlight (YA; Marni lives with her Gramps in a shack, cultivating a magnificent flower garden. Only the blue dragon flowers reveal her secret: she is niece of the king, daughter of a dragon. When events force Marni to claim her place in her uncle's court, he blames her for the encroaching woods destroying his kingdom. Will he kill Marni, as he did her mother, or will she get her revenge first?) $8.99
Hamilton, Peter F. The Abyss Beyond Dreams (Commonwealth: Fallers #1: 3326: Agreeing to a desperate scheme to infiltrate the Void, Nigel Sheldon discovers that the humans trapped there are afflicted by an alien species of intelligent but merciless killers - the Fallers - who may hold the key to destroying the threat of the Void forever, if Nigel can uncover their secrets) $8.99
Harrison, Kim The Drafter (Peri Reed #1: Detroit, 2030: Peri Reed has a rare skill for altering time, but forgets both the history she changed and the history she rewrote. Then she finds her name on a list of corrupt government operatives - her own life has been manipulated by the covert agency that trained her. Her memory of the previous three years erased, she joins forces with a rogue soldier to piece together the truth about her fateful final task. Her motto has always been to kill only those who kill her first. But with only intuition to guide her, will she have to break her own rule to survive?) $26.99
Hatke, Ben Little Robot (Kids; When a solitary little girl finds a robot in the woods, she accidentally activates him. Now she has a friend! But the big, scary robots are looking for the little guy for nefarious purposes. Can this 5-year-old, armed only with a wrench and fierce loyalty, save the day?) $16.99
Hautman, Pete The Flinkwater Factor (Kids; Welcome to Flinkwater, Iowa. If you own a robot, it was probably made here. When the town's computers begin putting people in comas, young genius Ginger Crump recruits young genius Billy George to help her get to the bottom of things) $16.99
Hirshberg, Glen Motherless Child (Two women are thrilled to meet the Whistler, their favorite musician, but find out the hard way that he's a vampire. They hit the road, determined not to give in to their unnatural desires. But the Whistler and his Mother are looking for them) $7.99
Holland, Cecelia Dragon Heart (A new treaty decrees that Queen Marioza must marry one of the Emperor's brothers. She loathes the idea. While she delays, her son Jeon searches for his mute twin Tirza, who must attend the wedding. As Jeon and Tirza return, their ship is attacked by a dragon. Thrown into the water, Tirza clings to the dragon. She winds up alone with the creature in an inland sea, and discovers she can communicate with it. So begins a saga of violence, destruction, and death, of love and monsters, human and otherwise) $25.99
Hunter, Erin Path of Stars (Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #6: Kids; The forest cats have settled into five camps. But the rogue Slash has kidnapped Star Flower, and is making demands for prey that the forest cats cannot afford to meet. All five groups will have to work together if their new way of life is to survive) $16.99
Hunter, Sylvia Izzo Lady of Magick (Noctis Magicae #2: PBO; Gray is invited to be a visiting lecturer at the University at Din Edin; there Sophie's hunger for magical knowledge can finally be nourished. When Gray disappears, Sophie finds herself in a web of magick and intrigue that threatens the entire kingdom) $15.00
Hurley, Kameron The Mirror Empire (Worldbreaker #1: Invaders are devastating cities in Saiduan. At the heart of this war lie the pacifist Dhai, once enslaved by the Saiduan and now courted by them to provide aid against the enemy. As the dark star of a recurring cataclysm rises, an illegitimate ruler strives to hold together a country fractured by civil war, a young fighter is asked to betray his family to save his skin, and a half-Dhai general must choose between the eradication of her father's people and loyalty to her alien Empress) $7.99
Kendley, James The Drowning God (Detective Tohru Takuda returns to his hometown to investigate a string of disappearances. Protected long ago by a pact with local farmers and now by corporate interests, the Kappa drains the valley's lifeblood, one villager at a time. As the body count rises, Takuda must try to end the Drowning God's long reign of terror) $6.99
Korman, Keith End Time (A lab experiment infects people with scientifically programmed madness. Kidnappings of women and girls proliferate. Some people succumb to horrific viruses while others become able to read minds. In the aftermath, cop Cheryl Gibson, Billy Howahka, a Lakota with seemingly supernatural gifts, and space scientist Bhakti Singh are thrown together on a cross-country quest to locate a pair of children with extraordinary powers who will determine humanity's fate) $28.99
Kristoff, Jay Endsinger (Lotus War #3: As civil war sweeps across the Shima Imperium, the Lotus Guild unleashes a mechanical goliath. Yukiko and Buruu are forced to take leadership of the rebellion, but the ghosts of Buruu's past stand between them and the army they need, and Kin's betrayal has destroyed all trust among their allies) $16.99
Lackey, Mercedes Hunter (YA; Long ago, the barriers between our world and the Otherworld were ripped open, and it took centuries to restore civilization. Joy has been a Hunter in her mountain community, protecting those without magic from dangerous Othersiders. Now she is called to Apex City, where she soon realizes that the city's leaders care more about creating a false sense of security than about protecting the ordinary people) $17.99
Lain, Douglas (ed) In the Shadow of the Towers (Anthology. Short works of speculative fiction responding to and inspired by the events of 9/11) $15.99
Le Guin, Ursula K. Steering the Craft: A 21st Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story (A guide to the essentials of the writer's craft, completely revised and rewritten to address the challenges and opportunities of the present day) $14.95
Lee, Tanith Shadowfire (alternate title: Vazkor, Son of Vazkor) (Birthgrave #2: Reissue; Turek was raised as an orphan nomad, until the grim night he learns of his heritage. He discovers he is the son of the last woman of a superior race long thought dead, a woman who once dishonored his warrior king father. Intent on revenge, Turek takes his father's name, Vazkor, and embarks on a journey to find his mother and murder her) $7.99
Levithan, David Another Day (YA; Companion volume to Every Day , telling Rhainnon's side of the story) $17.99
Lore, Pittacus The Fate of Ten (Lorien Legacies #6: YA; For the Garde, the time for running and hiding is over. The invasion has come to Earth) $18.99
Lu, Marie The Young Elites (YA; Adelina is marked from the blood plague. Some call children like her abominations. But they are also called the Young Elites. To some they are heroes, saving innocents in desperate situations. To others, they are killers, intent on eliminating targets that seek to destroy them. When Adelina joins a group of others like her, she is thrown into a dangerous world where politics and magic clash) $10.99
McGuire, Seanan A Red-Rose Chain (October Daye #9: PBO; When the King of Silences declares war on the Mists, it falls to Toby and her friends to try to prevent the conflict, a task that will require them to travel to another Kingdom - where old enemies and new will be waiting) $7.99
Monk, Devon Crucible Zero (House Immortal #3: PBO; When Matilda Case stumbles into an alternate timeline that should not exist, she knows time still isn't stitched together properly. If she wants the world where her friends and loved ones are alive to survive, she must mend time once and for all. But a madman who can travel between times is hunting her) $7.99
Moorcock, Michael The Oak and the Ram (Corum #5: Reissue; Amergin, the High King of the Mabden, must unite the race in the fight against the Fhoi Myore. But he is in thrall to the dark magic of the Gods of Limbo. It falls to Corum to restore the High King's power with two legendary talismans, the Golden Oak and the Silver Ram) $9.95
Moore, Christopher Secondhand Souls (Charlie Asher #2: In San Francisco, people are dying, but their souls are not being collected, and death merchant Charlie Asher is just as flummoxed as everyone else. A motley crew of heroes bands together to get to the bottom of this abomination: death merchant Minty Fresh; cop turned bookseller Alphonse Rivera; the Emperor of San Francisco and his dogs Bummer and Lazarus; and former Goth girl Lily. Now if only they can get little Sophie to stop babbling about the coming battle for the very soul of humankind; Signed copies expected; unabridged audiobook $39.99) $26.99
Nagata, Linda The Trials (Red #2: After carrying out an unauthorized mission, US Army Lt. James Shelley and his squad returned to the US to face a court-martial, determined to expose the corruption in the chain of command that compelled their actions. But in a country still reeling from the nuclear terrorism of Coma Day, a new cycle of violence ignites when rumors of the rogue AI known as the Red go public) $9.99
Nelson, J.C. Wish Bound (Grimm Agency #3: PBO; This year, Marissa's annual bad-luck birthday presents include an army of invading goblins, the resurrection of two vengeful enemies from hell, and the return of the Black Queen, the evil sorceress whose reign of terror still haunts Kingdom - and who happens to have claimed Marissa as her servant) $7.99
Odom, Mel Guerilla (Makaum War #2: In the jungles of Makaum, the Terran military is locked in a standoff with the Phrenorians over the planet's resources, even as both species maintain uneasy relations with the locals. Tensions could ignite at a moment's notice. And Master Sergeant Frank Sage has just stumbled upon the spark plug) $7.99
Pournelle, J/Green, R Lord of Janissaries: Janissaries / Clan and Crown / Storms of Victory (Omnibus reprint. 3 military sf novels) $15.00
Pratchett, Terry The Shepherd's Crown (Discworld YA: Tiffany Aching #5: YA; Deep in the Chalk, something is stirring. Tiffany Aching feels it in her boots. An old enemy is gathering strength. As the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany must summon all the witches to stand with her to protect her land. There will be a reckoning) $18.99
Pratchett, Terry A Slip of the Keyboard (Essays and other nonfiction spanning his entire writing career, with all the humor and humanity that have made his novels so popular) $15.95
Pratt, Tim Liar's Island (Pathfinder Tales: PBO; Novel based on the role-playing game) $14.99
Priest, Cherie Chapelwood (Borden Dispatches #2: PBO; Prejudice and hatred have consumed the souls of the populace of Birmingham, AL. And an unholy gospel is being spread by a sect that worships dark gods. They plan a human sacrifice to summon beings never meant to share human reality - and only Lizzie Borden can stop them) $16.00
Rakunas, Adam Windswept (Labor organizer Padma Mehta wants to buy a little rum distillery and retire, but she has to recruit 500 people to the Union first. Then she stumbles on a secret: a plant disease that could wipe out all the industrial sugarcane in Occupied Space. To save the rum, she's going to have to fight her way up the space elevator to stop the plague) $7.99
Remic, Andy The Dragon Engine (Dragon Engine #1: PBO; Five war heroes get drunk and sign a contract to seek the Five Havens where, it is written, there is untold abandoned wealth, as well as the three Dragon Heads - jewels claimed to give power and immortality to those who wield them. But the Dragon Heads aren't what they expected - the world has not encountered their like in generations) $7.99
Rhoads, Loren Kill by Numbers (In the Wake of the Templars #2: Raena thinks she's left her past behind - the torturer who trained her is dead, the human empire is disbanded. But she is troubled by nightmares. And she needs to get her mind clear, because there's a flaw in the most commonly used starship drive, and the band of media-obsessed pirates she's fallen in with is at the heart of the controversy) $15.99
Rouaud, Antoine The Path of Anger (Book & Sword #1: Once the Empire's greatest general, then betrayed by his friends, and grief-stricken at the loss of his apprentice, Dun-Cadal is done with politics. Viola is a historian looking for the last Emperor's sword. Her search leads her to the former general, but embroils them both in a series of assassinations: Dun-Cadal's turncoat friends are being murdered, one by one. And none of these developments - not even Dun-Cadal's surprise at meeting his supposedly deceased apprentice - has been the result of chance) $26.99
Salvatore, R.A. Archmage (Forgotten Realms: Homecoming #1: The pall that had descended over the North is gone, but no matter how bright things seem on the surface, Drizzt and his companions know that the dark elves of Menzoberranzan aren't done with Drizzt yet) $27.95
Singh, Nalini Archangel's Enigma (Guild Hunter #8: PBO; When rumors surface of a plot to murder the former Archangel of Persia, Naasir is dispatched to find him. He is accompanied by Andromeda, a young angelic scholar. Naasir will force her to question all she knows - and tempt her to walk into the magnificent, feral darkness of his world) $7.99
Smale, Alan Clash of Eagles (Clash of Eagles #1: In a world where the Roman Empire never fell, General Gaius Marcellinus invades the newly discovered North American continent. But the Romans have underestimated the fighting prowess of the native inhabitants. When Gaius is caught behind enemy lines and spared, he must reevaluate his allegiances and find a new place in this strange land) $9.99
Smith, Clark Ashton The End of the Story (Reissue; Collection. 1st of 5 volumes collecting all of his tales of fantasy, horror, and sf in chronological order) $17.99
Smith, Ronald L. Hoodoo (Kids; 12-year-old Hoodoo can't cast a spell, although his family has a rich tradition of practicing folk magic. Then a mysterious man comes to town, and Hoodoo starts dreaming of the dead rising. The town is at risk from the stranger's evil magic, and only Hoodoo can defeat him. He'll just need to learn how to conjure first) $16.99
Spencer, Wen Wood Sprites (Elfhome #4: Brilliant young twins Louise and Jillian Mayer have discovered that they have an older sister on Elfhome, and four siblings in cryogenic storage at a NYC fertility center. With the frozen embryos scheduled to be destroyed, the race is on to save their baby brother and sisters. As a war breaks out on Elfhome and riots start in NYC, the twins will use science and magic to battle everything standing in their way) $7.99
Stirling, S.M. The Golden Princess (Change #11: A mutual foe sets Princess Orlaith and her new ally Empress Reiko of Japan on a quest to find the fabled Grass-Cutting Sword. But the road to it lies through the most perilous of the dead cities, and beyond it, to a castle in the Valley of Death) $9.99
Stirling, S.M. The Desert and the Blade (Change #12: Empress Reiko and Princess Orlaith continue their quest to find the Grass-Cutting Sword, an ancient treasure that confers valor and victory to its bearer. But the search will not be easy: the sword lies deep within the Valley of Death. Queen Mathilda believes her daughter's quest endangers Montival, and whispers of war grow louder) $27.95
Weber, D/Zahn, T A Call to Duty (Honorverse: Manticore Ascendant #1: Life in the Royal Manticoran Navy isn't exactly what Travis Long expected. With a plague-ravaged economy and no enemies looming, there are factions in Parliament that want to scrap the Navy and shift its resources elsewhere. Those factions are mistaken. The universe is not a safe place, and Travis Long is about to find that out) $15.00
Weir, Andy The Martian (movie tie-in edition) (Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now a dust storm has nearly killed him and forced his crew to evacuate, thinking him dead. Stranded with no way to signal that he's alive, Mark draws on his ingenuity and engineering skills, steadfastly confronting obstacles. But will his resources be enough to overcome the odds against him?) $9.99
Wendig, Chuck Aftermath (Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The second Death Star is destroyed, the Emperor and Darth Vader are rumored to be dead. Across the galaxy, some systems celebrate, while in others Imperial factions tighten their grip. While the Rebel Alliance engages the fractured forces of the Empire, a lone Rebel scout discovers a secret Imperial meeting) $28.00
Wilde, Fran Updraft (In a city of living bone rising high above the clouds, when Kirit inadvertently breaks the Law, she gives up her dream of being a flier to begin dangerous training at the Spire. As she grows in knowledge and power and uncovers Spire secrets, she begins to doubt her world and its unassailable Laws) $25.99
Williams, Tad Sleeping Late on Judgement Day (Bobby Dollar #3: After failing to rescue his demon girlfriend from Hell, Bobby is back at his angel advocate job. When he uncovers corruption in the higher ranks of Heaven and Hell, he winds up in the High Hall of Heavenly Judgment, on trial for his immortal soul) $7.99
Wolverton, Barry The Vanishing Island (Black Tulip #1: Kids; 1599: A dying sailor gives young Bren Owen a strange gift with a hidden message. Cracking the code could lead Bren to a fabled lost treasure. But to get there, he will have to tie his fate to a Dutch admiral obsessed with a Chinese legend about an island that long ago disappeared from any map) $16.99

EXPECTED MID-SEPTEMBER

Abercrombie, Joe The Blade Itself (First Law #1: Reissue; The wizard Bayaz could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he's about to make the lives of infamous barbarian Logen Ninefingers, dashing Captain Jezal dan Luthar, and dedicated Inquisitor Glotka a whole lot more difficult) $15.99
Abercrombie, Joe Before They Are Hanged (First Law #2: Reissue; Glotka has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors? Crown Prince Ladisla is poised to drive the Northmen back over the border, but there's a problem: he commands the worst army in the world. And Bayaz is leading a party of adventurers on a perilous mission through the ruins of the past) $16.99
Abercrombie, Joe Last Argument of Kings (First Law #3: Reissue; Logen might only have one more fight in him, but it's a big one: the king of the Northmen stands firm, and only Logen can stop him. With too many masters and too little time, Glotka is fighting a different kind of war. Jezal has decided glory is too painful, and is living a simple life with the woman he loves. But glory has a nasty habit of creeping up on a man) $16.99
Abnett, Dan Hereticus (Warhammer 40,000: Eisenhorn #3: Reissue; Hunted as an enemy of the Imperium, Eisenhorn must fight to prove that he remains loyal as he tracks down a dangerous heretic, the dread former Inquisitor Quixos. Using ever darker means to achieve his goals, how far can Eisenhorn go before he becomes no different than the traitor he hunts?) $14.00
Adams, John Joseph (ed) Loosed Upon the World (Anthology. Stories dealing with present-day and near-future climate change and its repercussions) $16.99
Alexander, William Ambassador (Gabe Fuentes #1: Kids; What 11-year-old could refuse to be Earth's ambassador to the galaxy? Some ingenious tinkering sends Gabe's 'entangled' self out to the center of the galaxy. There he learns that Earth is in the path of a destructive alien force, and that Gabe himself is the target of an assassination plot. Exactly who wants him out of the way, and why? Meanwhile, back home in Minneapolis, Gabe discovers that his undocumented parents are in danger of being deported. Can Gabe survive long enough to find solutions to both 'alien' problems?) $7.99
Alexander, William Nomad (Gabe Fuentes #2: Kids; Gabe is rescued from the moon by Kaen, another Ambassador, but the news is not good. The Outlast - aliens who wipe out all other creatures - have set their sights on Earth. They travel via lanes created by the mysterious Machinae. No one has communicated with the Machinae in centuries, but Nadia, Earth's previous Ambassador, is determined to try, and Gabe and Kaen want to help her. They don't know the Outlast have discovered their plans, and are sending assassins to stop them) $16.99
Anderson, K/Peart, N Clockwork Lives (Clockwork #2: Marinda Peake gave up her dreams and ambitions to take care of her ailing father, an alchemist and inventor. When he dies, he leaves her an inheritance: a blank book that she must fill with other people's stories - and ultimately her own) $24.95
Anderson, R.J. A Pocket Full of Murder (Kids; In the spell-powered city, the wealthy have all the magic they need, while the working class struggles to get by. When her father is accused of using magic to kill an influential citizen, 12-year-old Isaveth is determined to prove his innocence) $16.99
Armstrong, Kelley Led Astray (Collection. 2 original Cainsville stories, plus stories set in the worlds of her other series and elsewhere) $16.95
Barzak, Christopher Wonders of the Invisible World (YA; Jarrod, a friend he hasn't seen for years, moves back to town and opens 17-year-old Aidan Lockwood's eyes: to Aidan's ability to see the spirit world; to the red-bearded specter of Death; to a family curse that has claimed the lives of Lockwood men; and to the new feelings he has developed for Jarrod) $17.99
Baxendale, Trevor Deep Time (Doctor Who: Features the 12th Doctor and Clara. The Phaeron disappeared from the universe over a million years ago, leaving only relics behind. In the far future, humans discover the location of the last Phaeron road, and the Doctor and Clara join the mission to see where the road leads. But only the Doctor knows the true secret of the Phaeron: a secret so terrible and powerful that it must be buried in the deepest grave imaginable) $9.99
Burk, G/Smith?, R The Doctors Are In (Doctor Who: A guide to TV's most beloved time traveler, examining who he is in his myriad forms, how he came to be, how he has changed (within the program and behind the scenes), and why he's a hero to millions) $22.95
Colfer, Eoin The Hangman's Revolution (W.A.R.P. #2: YA; Young FBI agent Chevie Savano returns from a Victorian time-travel trip to find Europe being run by a Fascist movement. She escapes into the past, and teams up with Riley, another time-traveler. Can they stop the Fascist leader from launching missiles at the capitals of Europe?) $9.99
Colfer, Eoin The Forever Man (W.A.R.P. #3: YA; When Victorian orphan Riley, young FBI agent Chevie, and Riley's murderous master Garrick are tossed once more into the wormhole, they end up in a Puritan village. Chevie is accused of witchcraft, Garrick is lauded as the town's protector, and . . . is that a talking dog? Riley must rely on his magic tricks to save Chevie and thwart Garrick once and for all) $17.99
Corroney, Joe Stuck on Star Trek (Star Trek: Recreate your favorite scenes from the original series using 'Kling-on' pieces. Includes 10 settings plus your favorite heroes and adversaries, as well as phasers, communicators, speech and thought bubbles, costumes, and lots of Tribbles) $9.98
Dees, C/Flippin, B The Sleeping King (First in an epic fantasy series based on live-action role-playing game Dragon Crest, featuring near-immortal imperial overlords, a prophecy of a sleeping elven king said to be the savior of the races, and two young people who are set on a path to save the day) $25.99
Dembski-Bowden, Aaron Armageddon (Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Battles: PBO; Black Templars Chaplain Grimaldus leads the defense of Hive Helsreach, a city in the path of a massive greenskin force on the war-wracked world of Armageddon) $16.00
Denning, Troy Last Light (Halo: PBO; Novel based on the game) $16.00
Dickinson, Seth The Traitor Baru Cormorant (When the Empire of Masks conquers her island home, overwrites her culture, criminalizes her customs, and murders one of her fathers, Baru vows to join the Empire's civil service and claw her way high enough to set her people free) $25.99
Doescher, Ian William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge (Star Wars Shakespeare #3: The curtain rises once again on a star-crossed galaxy far, far away, this time to chronicle a once-heroic knight's transformation into the darkest of villains. Illustrated with black & white Elizabethan-style artwork) $14.95
Flanagan, John A. Scorpion Mountain (Brotherband #5: Kids; To protect King Duncan's daughter from an assassination threat, Hal and his Brotherband crew join forces with the Ranger Gilan to track down a deadly sect) $8.99
Forstchen, William R. One Year After (Sequel to One Second After . The survivors of Black Mountain, NC, are beginning to piece back together the technologies they once took for granted. Then comes word that most of the young people of the community are to be drafted into an Army of National Recovery and sent to distant trouble spots) $25.99
Froud, Brian et al The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Volume 3 (Full color graphic novel. As the aftermath of the Great Conjunction wreaks havoc on the Gelflings, they may have no choice but to rely on the Skeksis for aid) $24.99
Gaiman, Neil et al The Graveyard Book Volume 1 graphic novel (Kids; Full color graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning children's book) $9.99
Gaiman, Neil et al The Graveyard Book Volume 2 graphic novel (Kids; Full color graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning children's book) $9.99
Goldberg, D/Larsson, L The State of Play (Nonfiction. A look at the high stakes of video game culture and how our digital and real lives collide, considering video games not just as recreation, but as vehicles for art, sex, race, and class politics) $20.00
Goodman, David A. The Autobiography of James T. Kirk (Star Trek: The Starfleet officer's life in his own words) $24.99
Jones, Stephen (ed) Fearie Tales (British Fantasy Award finalist. Anthology. Fantasy and horror writers create 15 brand-new fairy tales with a decidedly darker twist) $14.99
King, Owen et al Intro to Alien Invasion (PBO; Black & white graphic novel. A hurricane leaves Stacey and her fellow college students with no way to reach the outside world at the worst possible moment: in the midst of an alien invasion) $17.99
Lovegrove, James The Age of Odin (Pantheon: Reissue; Gideon Dixon is a good solider, but the British Army doesn't want him any more, so being recruited by the Valhalla Project seems like a dream come true. He didn't expect to find himself fighting alongside the Norse gods with Ragnarok looming) $9.99
Lovegrove, James The Age of Ra (Pantheon: Reissue; A band of freedom fighters and their enigmatic leader strive to overthrow the Egyptian gods, who have defeated all others and carved up the planet between themselves) $9.99
Marshall, Alex A Crown for Cold Silver (20 years ago, General Zosia led her villainous captains and mercenary army into battle, wrestling monsters and toppling an empire. Then she retired and gave up her legend to history. Now her peace has been shattered by the unprovoked slaughter of her village. Seeking bloody vengeance, Zosia heads for battle once more) $15.99
Martin, GRR/Bettridge, D A Travel Guide to the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros (A guidebook to the bustling cities, ancient wonders, and jaw-dropping natural beauty of Westeros) $14.95
McCormack, Una Royal Blood (Doctor Who: Features the 12th Doctor and Clara. Will the Doctor stop Duke Aurelian from going to war? Will Clara's involvement in the plot against the Duke be discovered? Why is Duke Conrad's ambassador so nervous? And who are the ancient and weary knights who arrive in the city-state of Varuz, claiming to be on a quest for the Holy Grail?) $9.99
McNeill, Graham Dead Sky, Black Sun (Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarines #3: Reissue; Plus prequel short story 'Consequences'. Exiled from the Ultramarines, Uriel and his battle-brother Pasanius embark on a deadly quest on the daemon world of Medrengard. To redeem their honor, they must destroy a facility creating new warriors for the Traitor Legions) $14.00
Mitchell, Sandy Hero of the Imperium: For the Emperor / Caves of Ice / The Traitor's Hand (Warhammer 40,000: Ciaphas Cain #1 / #2 / #3: Omnibus reprint. 3 novels plus short stories) $15.00
Mitchell, Sandy Defender of the Imperium: Death or Glory / Duty Calls / Cain's Last Stand (Warhammer 40,000: Ciaphas Cain #4 / #5 / #6: Omnibus reprint; 3 novels plus short stories) $15.00
O'Ryan, Ray Operation Twin Trouble (Galaxy Zack #12: Kids; When Zack's twin sisters get into an argument while visiting another planet, he finds himself in the middle of a tricky situation. Can he help them make up?) $5.99
Petrova, Svetlana Fat Cat Art (Classic paintings are better when you add a chubby ginger cat to the composition! And Zarathustra's captions add feline purr-spective to art history) $14.95
Preus, Margi West of the Moon (Kids; After being sold to a cruel goat farmer, young Astri makes a daring escape and retrieves her younger sister. Armed with troll treasure, a book of spells and curses, and a possibly magical hairbrush, they set off to join their father in America, heading over the Norwegian mountains and in and out of folktales and dreams) $7.95
Prineas, Sarah Ash & Bramble (YA; Pin and Shoe escape from servitude in the Godmother's stone prison, but Pin is captured again and forced to live the new life the Godmother chooses for her, entangled in a story that leads to a prince, a ball, and a glass slipper left behind. But Pin is more than ready to rescue herself before the clock strikes midnight, and find her own happily ever after) $17.99
Prineas, Sarah Home (Magic Thief #4: Kids; Duchess Rowan has promoted Con to ducal magister, but the other wizards see him only as a thief. Now something sinister is brewing: magicians' locus stones are being stolen, and magical spells are going awry. As Conn faces old enemies and powerful magical forces, is he strong enough to save Wellmet?) $7.99
Pullman, Philip The Golden Compass 20th anniversary edition (His Dark Materials #1: Kids; Slipcased edition featuring a new interview with Pullman. Lyra is rushing to the North, where witch clans and armored bears rule, where the Gobblers take the children they steal (including her friend Roger), where her uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world. Can one girl make a difference in such great endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce a champion as Roger or Asriel could want. What she doesn't know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other) $25.99
Pullman, Philip The Golden Compass Volume 1 graphic novel (His Dark Materials GN #1A: Kids; 1st in a 3-part adaptation of the fantasy novel) $9.99
Raasch, Sara Snow Like Ashes (Meira #1: YA; Years ago, the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved. A few survivors escaped, and have been waiting to steal back Winter's magic and rebuild the kingdom. Meira is a refugee, raised by Winter's general. When scouts discover the location of the locket that can restore their magic, she decides to go after it herself) $9.99
Russell, Gary Big Bang Generation (Doctor Who: Features the 12th Doctor. Sydney, 2015: A time portal opens. Strange individuals arrive to claim a massive glowing pyramid. They're followed by a bunch of con artists, led by Doc (busy making sure the universe isn't destroyed in an explosion). Then someone accidentally reawakens 'The Ancients of the Universe' - which Doc reckons wasn't the best-judged of actions) $9.99
Ryan, C/Davis, J The Map to Everywhere (Kids; Wherever you need to go, the Map to Everywhere can take you there. To Master Thief Fin, it's the key to finding his mother. To schoolgirl Marrill, it's her only way home. With the help of a bumbling wizard and his crew, they must scour the many worlds of the Pirate Stream to gather the pieces of the Map) $8.00
Sage, Angie PathFinder (TodHunter Moon #1: Kids; Takes place seven years after the Septimus Heap series. When the Garmin take her best friend Ferdie, it's up to young PathFinder Alice TodHunter Moon and Ferdie's brother Oskar to rescue Ferdie from the Garmins' keeper, the malevolent Lady) $7.99
Sanders, Rob Legion of the Damned (Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Battles: Reissue; As the Excoriators Chapter struggles to protect the cemetery world of Certus Minor from the berserk World Eaters, salvation arrives when spectral warriors descend upon this planet of the dead, bringing the enemies of the Imperium face to face with those who have already traveled beyond the realm of the living) $12.99
Schmatz, Pat Lizard Radio (YA; Abandoned as a baby and raised by an ardent nonconformist, 15-year-old bender Kivali has had a rough time in a gender-rigid culture. Is it true she was deposited on Earth by the mysterious saurians? What are you, people ask, and she isn't sure. Boy/girl? Human/lizard? Both/neither? But she has a gift, the power to enter a trancelike state to harness the 'knowings' inside her) $16.99
Stanley, John P. Mickey Price: Journey to Oblivion (Kids; 1977: Three kids are invited to a NASA camp to train for a mission unlike anything they ever dreamed of) $9.99
Tassi, Paul The Last Exodus (Earthborn #1: In the aftermath of an alien invasion, Earth's seas are drying up while the atmosphere corrodes. Among the few survivors is Lucas, who is trekking cross-country in search of his family. What he finds is an alien ship, buried in a crater wall. To fly it, he must join forces with Alpha, an alien scientist, and Asha, a merciless raider. But unless they find common ground, all will die stranded on Earth) $15.99
van Eekhout, Greg Dragon Coast (Osteomancer #3: Sam is lost, consumed by the great Pacific firedrake. But he is still alive and aware, in magical form, trapped inside the dragon. Daniel has a plan to rescue Sam - but he'll need to steal the axis mundi under the gaze of the Northern Hierarch herself - and that's just the first obstacle) $24.99
Walters, Eric End of Days (YA; The world's most renowned astrophysicists, astronomers, and mathematicians have all died within the same 12-month period, or so their friends and families think. In reality, an asteroid is threatening Earth, and the world's brightest minds are huddled together, plotting to avert catastrophe. But it's only when Billy, a boy with rare gifts, is recruited that they can hope to prevail) $9.99
Walters, Eric Regenesis (YA; Sequel to End of Days . An asteroid has hit Earth: the end of the world is just beginning. Billy and his companions have been taking refuge in outer space, hoping to avert the catastrophe. But what will it take to survive?) $9.99
Wendig, Chuck Blackbirds (Miriam Black #1: Reissue; Miriam can see how someone will die just by touching them, allowing her to solve murders before they happen. But what will happen when she's tasked with solving a death she's unknowingly going to cause?) $15.99

EXPECTED EARLY OCTOBER

Heroes and Monsters Collection (Doctor Who: Kids; Anthology. 26 short stories from the last 10 years of Doctor Who) $9.99
Model-Building Book (Doctor Who: Kids; Activity book. Featuring easy to follow instructions and fact file pages. Press out the pieces to create models of the TARDIS, a Dalek, K-9, and a Cyberman head) $13.99
Penguin Science Fiction Postcards (Boxed set. Collection of 100 Penguin sf book covers) $25.00
Shadows of Carcosa (Anthology. Tales of cosmic horror by Lovecraft, Chambers, Machen, Poe, and other masters of the weird) $15.95
Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Newspaper Comic Strip Collection Volume 4 (More full-color comic strips featuring eccentric inventor Wallace and his long-suffering canine companion Gromit) $16.99
Adams, D/Goss, J City of Death (Doctor Who: Novel (written by James Goss) based on the TV episode (written by Douglas Adams). The Doctor, Romana, and K-9 arrive in Paris for a vacation, only to discover that they have landed in the middle of an audacious alien scheme) $26.95
Applegate, Katherine Crenshaw (Kids; Jackson's family has fallen on hard times, and they may have to live in their minivan again. Crenshaw is a large, outspoken, imaginary cat who has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?) $16.99
Aryan, Stephen Battlemage (Age of Darkness #1: PBO; Balfruss is a battlemage, sworn to fight and die for a country that fears and despises his kind. Vargus is a common soldier, down in the front lines getting blood on his blade. Talandra is a princess and spymaster, but the war may force her to risk everything and make the greatest sacrifice of all) $15.99
Atwood, Margaret The Heart Goes Last (In the midst of economic and social collapse, job loss has forced Stan and Charmaine to live in their car. The Positron Project seems to be the answer. Everyone gets a comfortable house to live in - for six months of the year. On alternating months, residents must serve as inmates in the prison system. When their month of service in the prison is completed, they can return to their 'civilian' homes. At first it doesn't seem too bad, but with each passing day, Positron looks less like a prayer answered and more like a chilling prophecy fulfilled) $26.95
Balderrama, O/Certo, L Vengeance (Arrow: PBO; Novel based on the TV show) $7.99
Barlowe, Wayne The Art of Wayne Barlowe (Full color collection of his sf and fantasy art) $34.95
Barnhill, Kelly The Witch's Boy (Kids; When Ned and his brother tumble into a bewitched river, and only Ned survives, the villagers say the wrong boy lived. Ned grows up weak and slow, but when a Bandit King comes to steal the magic, it's Ned who safeguards it. The Bandit King's daughter Aine is haunted by her mother's last words to her: The wrong boy will save your life and you will save his. When their paths cross, can Aine and Ned trust each other long enough to stop the war about to boil over?) $7.95
Bear, Greg Killing Titan (Ares Rising #2: Master Sergeant Michael Venn returns to Mars to further his investigation into the Drifters, but another front in the war leads his team to Titan) $26.00
Benson, Robert Hugh Lord of the World (Doomsday Classics: Reissue; Originally published in 1907. Protestantism is over, Catholicism is driven underground, and the Eastern religions have merged into a single pantheistic creed that poses an ongoing military threat to the West. Without a spiritual dimension to their lives, some choose legal euthanasia rather than an empty existence. When a charismatic leader arises, in their eagerness for change, people support the coming of the Antichrist and the end of days) $12.95
Black, Holly White Cat (Curse Workers #1: YA; Cassel's brothers are keeping secrets from him, caught up in a mysterious plot. As Cassel begins to suspect he's part of a huge con game, he also wonders if his friend Lila could still be alive. To find that out, Cassel will have to out-con the conmen) $9.99
Bova, Ben/Johnson, Les Rescue Mode (After a meteoroid strike, the eight people of the first human Mars mission desperately struggle to survive. If they can't get the ship to Mars and back to Earth, they will either become the first Martian colonists, or the first humans to perish on another planet) $7.99
Bow, Erin The Scorpion Rules (Prisoners of Peace #1: YA; When wars broke out in the aftermath of global environmental catastrophes, the UN put an AI in charge of conflict abatement. The AI took an unexpected approach for the short term, and for the long term revived an ancient method for keeping the peace. 400 years later, the children of world leaders are held hostage - if a war begins, they pay with their lives) $17.99
Brisbin, Terri Raging Sea (Stone Circles #2: PBO; Eons ago, the goddess of chaos was trapped under a ring of stones. Now, in the 13th century, she threatens to escape. The fate of all humanity is in the hands of Ran, whose powers control the sea, and Soren, whose powers control the sky. But can Ran trust Soren when he has betrayed her love and trust before?) $7.99
Butcher, Jim The Aeronaut's Windlass (Cinder Spires #1: Since time immemorial the cinder spires have provided shelter for humanity. But now the Ancient Enemy, who sank the world into a shroud of mists and filled it with monstrous and fantastic creatures, is once again awake. The great powers which once stopped the Enemy are all but gone from the world; now the fate of humanity rests on the loyalty and courage of a single airship's crew) $27.95
Campbell, J (Hemry, J) Imperfect Sword (Lost Stars #3: President Gwen Iceni and General Artur Drakon and their forces face threats from the former rulers of the Syndicate Worlds, and from another former CEO who is moving to establish his own little empire) $7.99
Campbell, John L. Crossbones (Omega Days #4: PBO; The USS Nimitz survivors have made a floating fortress to survive the onslaught of the walking dead. But as their haven is besieged, they come up against the most deadly obstacle yet - the cruel whims of nature itself) $16.00
Card, Orson Scott Gatefather (Mithermages #3: Danny North battled the Gate Thief, and won. What he didn't know is that the Gate Thief had a very good reason for closing the Great Gates - and now Danny has fallen into the power of a great enemy of both Earth and Westil) $25.99
Carriger, Gail Waistcoats & Weaponry (Finishing School #3: YA; To return their classmate Sidheag to her werewolf pack in Scotland, Sophronia, Dimity, Soap, and Lord Felix Mersey stow away on a suspiciously empty train, where Sophronia uncovers a plot that threatens to throw all of London into chaos) $10.00
Cleese, John So, Anyway . . . (Autobiography of the great comic actor) $16.00
Cox, Edward The Relic Guild (Relic Guild #1: The Aelfir are a distant memory and the Thaumaturgists have faded into myth. In a dangerous city where the use of magic is punishable by death, Young Clara struggles to survive, fearful that someone will discover she is touched by magic. But when a strange man named Fabian Moor returns to the city, Clara learns that magic serves a higher purpose - and that some myths are much deadlier in the flesh) $16.95
Davidson, MaryJanice Undead and Unforgiven (Betsy Taylor #14: Betsy has been outed by Laura. Now people not only believe in vampires, they want to kill them. With her mansion swarming with reporters, vampire killers, and emos begging to be turned, Betsy is forced into the role of reluctant face of the vampire nation) $25.95
de Pierres, Marianne Mythmaker (Virgin Jackson #2: PBO; The murder rap hanging over her head isn't likely to go away unless Virgin agrees to work for GJIC. Being blackmailed is one thing, discovering that her mother is alive and president of GJIC is quite another. And then there's the escalation of Mythos sightings and the bounty on her head) $7.99
DeLima, Jan Autumn Moon (Celtic Moon #3: PBO; For centuries, Cormack has been a man trapped in the body of a wolf, shunned by humans and shifters alike. Only Elen, an outcast who is feared for her strange healing abilities, has ever welcomed him. He is determined to win her heart - but first he must save her when she is captured by the evil leader of the Guardians) $7.99
Dodson, Zachary Thomas Bats of the Republic (A war in time erupts between a lost civilization, a forgotten future, and the chaos of the wild) $27.95
Drake, D/Van Name (ed) Onward, Drake! (Anthology. Original stories and essays paying tribute to David Drake) $25.00
Duncan, Alexandra Sound (YA; Set a decade after Salvage . Miyole is living her dream, a research assistant on a space voyage. She could even be given permission to conduct her own research. When her ship saves a rover that has been attacked, Miyole and Cassia, a rescued rover girl, set out to rescue Cassia's abducted brother) $17.99
Feehan, Christine Dark Blood (Carpathian #23: With a blood-sworn vow of honor, mercy, and endurance, and under the influence of bewitching Dragonseeker Branislava, Zev begins to wonder what his purpose is, what it means for the future of the Carpathians, and what it is about his rebirth in the sacred cave of warriors that he has to fear) $7.99
Finney, Jack Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Reissue; Classic sf novel of alien life-forms taking over the bodies and minds of a man's neighbors) $15.99
Flanagan, John A. The Tournament at Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice: Early Years #1: Kids; Traveling to Gorlan to obtain a warrant to stop a traitor, Halt and Crowley discover that Prince Duncan is being held captive, an impostor installed in his place. To prevent a coup, the young Rangers must prove their mettle in battles the likes of which they've never faced) $18.99
Foglio, Phill & Kaja The Beast of the Rails (Girl Genius Second Journey Volume 1: YA; Full color graphic novel. When a rival scientist traps the Heterodyne castle and surrounding town in a time-freeze, Agatha must embark on a journey to find a way to reverse the effect) $25.00
Fowler, Christopher The Sand Men (PBO; 15-year-old Cara lives in a gated community for Dubai's foreign workers. Her father deals with problems at Dream World, a futuristic beach complex. Lea feels like a virtual prisoner in a land where Western women are regarded with suspicion. When her neighbors start to blame migrants, locals, and each other for a string of terrible occurrences, Lea is convinced that deliberate acts of cruelty are being committed - but is there a real threat to her life, or is she becoming paranoid? What happens in a world where only the rich are important?) $9.99
Gaiman, N/Riddell, C The Sleeper and the Spindle (YA; In this short story, the tales of Snow White (sort of) and Sleeping Beauty (almost) are woven together with a thread of dark magic. Black & white line art by Chris Riddell) $19.99
Gaiman, Neil et al Free Country: A Tale of the Children's Crusade (Collects the 2-issue miniseries, with a new middle chapter by Toby Litt completing the tale, and a new introduction by Gaiman) $24.99
Gannon, Charles E. Raising Caine (Caine Riordan #3: PBO; Scant hours after the invasion of Earth is repulsed, the mysterious but potentially helpful Slaasriithi appeal to Caine to shepherd a diplomatic mission on a visit to their very alien worlds. The possible prize: a crucial alliance. But Caine and his legation aren't the only ones journeying into Slaasriithi space - renegade K'tor are following, planning to destroy humanity's hopes for a quick alliance) $17.00
Gibson, William The Peripheral (Burton has veteran's benefits, for neural damage he suffered from implants during his time in the USMC's elite Haptic Recon force. One night Burton has to go out, but there's a job he's supposed to do - a job his sister Flynne didn't know he had - beta-testing part of a new game. There's nothing to it, just work a perimeter around the image of a tower building, and when little buglike things turn up, get in their way and edge them back. He offered Flynne a good price to take over for him, but what she sees isn't what Burton told her to expect. It might be a game, but it might also be murder) $17.00
Gilman, Laura Anne Silver on the Road (Devil's West #1: Isobel works for the devil in his territory west of the Mississippi. He deals fairly with immense power and offers opportunities to those who want to make a deal, and they always get what they deserve. But his land is wild and needs a human touch - Izzy is his left hand and travels the territory) $26.99
Gischler, Victor Gestapo Mars (Carter Sloan is a trained assassin, pulled out of cryogenic sleep whenever an assignment demands his skills. When he's kept in the deep freeze for 258 years, he's seriously pissed off. But the future of the galaxy-spanning Reich depends on him, so Sloan is off - screwing, swearing, and shooting his way across interstellar space) $14.95
Harris/Kelner (ed) Dead But Not Forgotten (Southern Vampire: Anthology. New stories about your favorite Bon Temps residents from writers who are Sookie Stackhouse fans) $16.00
Higgins, C.A. Lightless (Serving aboard an experimental military spacecraft launched by the ruthless group that rules Earth's solar system, Althea has established an intense bond with the ship's electronic systems, which speak more deeply to her analytical mind than human feelings do. When saboteurs invade the ship, as the ship's systems begin to malfunction, it falls to Althea to penetrate a captured saboteur's layers of intrigue and deception before all is lost) $25.00
Hodgson, William Hope The Night Land (Doomsday Classics: Reissue; Originally published in 1912. In the distant future, the sun has expired, and the Earth's few million survivors are clustered in a gigantic pyramid, under siege by unknown forces) $12.95
Hogan, Mitchell A Crucible of Souls (Sorcery Ascendant #1: When Caldan's parents are slain, the boy is raised by monks who teach him sorcery. Caldan vows to discover what was behind his parents' death, a search that takes him into the unfamiliar and dangerous city) $17.99
Howard, Jonathan L. The Brothers Cabal (Johannes Cabal #4: Affable vampire Horst Cabal is resurrected by an occult conspiracy raising a monstrous army. They plan to create a country of horrors, a supernatural homeland. As Horst sees the lengths to which they are prepared to go, he realizes that he cannot fight them alone. What he needs on his side is a sarcastic, amoral, heavily armed necromancer. As luck would have it, this exactly describes his brother Johannes) $16.99
Hrbek, Greg Not on Fire, but Burning (Skyler saw a metallic object hovering, just before a mushroom cloud rose over San Francisco. Her last thoughts were of her baby brother Dorian, safe in her distant family home. Now the US has been broken into territories, and the Muslims have been herded onto reservations, although no one knows who set off the explosion that destroyed San Francisco. Dorian is twelve. He dreams about killing Muslims, and about Skyler, although his parents insist she never existed. A neighbor adopts a Muslim orphan, setting off a series of incidents that will lead to either tragedy or redemption for Dorian, as he struggles to prove that his sister existed - and was killed by a terrorist attack) $24.95
Huff, Tanya An Ancient Peace (Peacekeeper #1: Like the other Elder Races of the Confederation, the H'san gave up war long ago. Now someone is searching for their lost weapons, capable of destroying entire planets. It's up to Torin Kerr and her team to fix the problem, but the more Torin learns about the relationship between Elder and Younger Races, the more she fears war might be unavoidable) $24.95
Hurley, Kameron The Empire Ascendant (Worldbreaker #2: PBO; Saiduan lies in ruins, decimated by invaders from another world. Now the nation of Dhai is under siege by the same force. Their only hope lies in the hands of an illegitimate ruler and a scullery maid with unpredictable magic. As the foreign Empire spreads, a former ally takes up her Empress's sword again to unseat them, and two enslaved scholars begin a perilous journey home with a secret they hope will be the key to the Empire's undoing) $14.99
Ing, Dean It's Up to Charlie Hardin (Kids; 1942: Young teen Charlie Hardin faces perils and adventures in Austin, Texas. He means to stay out of trouble, but sometimes situations come up that he cannot ignore) $9.99
Jacobs, John Hornor The Incorruptibles (A mercenary band has been hired to protect the governor and his family from the stretchers, elf-like natives who kill any intruders into their territory. When a callow mercenary saves the governor's life, the two groups are thrown together. Fisk and Shoe, two honorable mercenaries surrounded by corruption, know their young comrade is playing with fire. Crossing the nobles is risky, and although love is wonderful, sometimes the best decision is to walk away. Because no matter how untouchable or deadly you may be, the stretchers have other plans) $16.95
Jefferies, Richard After London (Doomsday Classics: Reissue; Originally published in 1906. A catastrophe descends upon England, leaving London a pestilent swamp and the rest of the country wilderness; the few scattered survivors revert to a feudal society) $12.95
Jones, Darynda Eighth Grave After Dark (Charley Davidson #8: With twelve hellhounds after her, pregnant Charley and her team have taken refuge on the sacred grounds of an abandoned convent, where a new case involving the decades-old murder of a nun catches her attention) $7.99
Jones, Howard Andrew Beyond the Pool of Stars (Pathfinder Tales: PBO; Novel based on the role-playing game) $14.99
King, S/Beahm, G The Stephen King Companion (Updated from the 1995 edition. A detailed look at King's personal and professional life, illustrated with photos and artwork) $26.99
Kirkman/Bonansinga Descent (Walking Dead Novel #5: Lilly Caul and a small band of survivors are determined to overcome Woodbury's traumatic past. They save themselves from an approaching stampede of walkers by joining forces with a religious sect fresh from the wilderness. But Jeremiah and his followers harbor a dark secret that will turn their world upside down) $7.99
Kirkman/Bonansinga Invasion (Walking Dead Novel #6: Out of the ashes of a devastated Woodbury, GA, two opposing camps of ragtag survivors develop - and they're on a collision course) $26.99
Knight, Julia Swords and Scoundrels (Duelists #1: PBO; Vocho and Kacha are brother and sister, known for the finest swordplay in the city - until they are thrown out of the Duelist's Guild, and reluctantly become bandits. After besting three armed men and a magician, they make off with an immense chest. But the contents bring them more than they bargained for, and they find themselves embroiled in a plot to return an angry king to power) $14.99
Lackey, Mercedes Closer to Home (Valdemar: Herald Spy #1: Can Mags and Amily save the court, the Heralds, and the newly established Collegium from a treacherous plot?) $7.99
Lackey, Mercedes Closer to the Heart (Valdemar: Herald Spy #2: Mags continues his journey as herald spy) $25.95
Lackey, Mercedes et al Collision (Secret World #4: As they continue to endure Thulian assaults, the super-powered humans of ECHO and CCCP struggle to combine forces for an all-out attack) $7.99
Latham, Mark The Lazarus Gate (Apollonian Case Files #1: London, 1890: Captain John Hardwick, a bitter army veteran and opium addict, is released from captivity in Burma and returns home, where he is recruited by a mysterious gentlemen's club to combat a supernatural threat to the British Empire) $14.95
Le Guin, Ursula K. The Dispossessed (Hainish: Reissue; Hugo and Nebula Award winner. Classic sf tale of two planets torn apart by conflict and mistrust, and the man who risks everything to reunite them) $10.00
Lebbon, Tim Incursion (Predator: Rage War #1: PBO; When Predator spacecraft begin entering human space in alarming numbers, the Colonial Marines launch a full military response. Then they discover the presence of Xenomorphs, and realize the threat is even more catastrophic) $7.99
Leckie, Ann Ancillary Mercy (Imperial Radch #3: PBO; A search of Atheok Station's slums turns up someone who shouldn't exist, who might be an ancillary from a ship that's been hiding for millennia. Meanwhile, a messenger from the alien Presger empire arrives, as does Breq's enemy, the divided and quite possibly insane Anaander Mianaai, who is heavily armed and extremely unhappy with Breq. She could flee with ship and crew, but that would leave Athoek in danger. Breq has a desperate plan. The odds aren't good, but that's never stopped her before) $15.99
Ligotti, Thomas Songs of a Dead Dreamer and Grimscribe (Reissue; Reprints 2 collections by a modern master of horror) $17.00
Lindsey, Erin The Bloodforged (Bloodbound #2: PBO; As war between Alden and Oridia intensifies, King Erik is willing to take drastic measures to defend his domain, even if it means sending Prince Liam into a deadly web of intrigue, and traveling into the wild lands of Harram himself. But the biggest threat might be one that neither Alix nor Erik could have imagined, or prepared for) $7.99
Lovecraft, H.P. The Zombie Stories of H.P. Lovecraft (Collection. 6 chilling tales of the undead) $7.99
Ma, Roger The Vampire Combat Field Guide (A coloring and activity book companion to The Vampire Combat Manual ) $9.99
Maberry, Jonathan Ghostwalkers (Deadlands: PBO; Novel based on the weird western role-playing game) $15.99
Manieri, Evie Fortune's Blight (Shattered Kingdoms #2: Victory for the Shadari rebels has come at a terrible price. While King Daryan struggles to maintain the peace, Eofar and Rho race to Norland to plead for Shadar's independence, but find themselves embroiled in the court politics of an empire about to implode. The Mongrel's path carries her deep into Norland's frozen wastes to redeem a promise - one that forces her into the heart of the growing conflict) $8.99
Marshall, Peyton Goodhouse (Late 21st century: The families of felons are tested for genetic markers. Boys who test positive are raised on Goodhouse campuses, where they learn to reform their darkest impulses. After a religious group set fire to his old campus, James is adjusting to a new campus with new rules. He must contend with a brilliant girl who wants to save him, and with her father, the sinister director of medical studies. But James soon realizes that the biggest threat might be inside the fortified walls of Goodhouse itself) $14.00
Martin, George R.R. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Song of Fire and Ice Prequel: Collection. Reprints 3 linked novellas featuring hedge knight Duncan and his squire Egg - who will one day be King Aegon V) $30.00
McCullough, Joseph The Science Fiction & Fantasy Quiz Book (Questions ranging from easy to nearly impossible, drawn from novels, movies, comics, games, and TV) $12.95
McDonald, Ian Luna: New Moon (Adriana Corta wrested control of the Moon's Helium-3 industry from Mackenzie Metal and fought to earn her family's status. She made many enemies doing it. If the Corta family is to survive, Adriana's children must defend their mother's empire from her enemies - and from each other) $27.99
McKinney, Joe The Dead Won't Die (PBO; The dead rose up and civilization fell. An island research facility offers sanctuary and supplies to a desperate trio of survivors. But when they learn that the experiments there could unleash armies of the undead, the trio have no choice but to fight back) $6.99
Moorcock, Michael The Sword and the Stallion (Corum #6: Reissue; With the spear of Llaw Ereint in his silver hand, Corum must face the Cold Gods in a final battle that will defeat the forces of Chaos - or deliver the world to unending evil) $9.95
Moorcock, Michael et al Elric: The Weird of the White Wolf graphic novel (Moorcock Library #3: Full color graphic novel. Collects issues of the 1980s adaptation of the Elric novels) $19.99
Moyer, Jaime Lee Against a Brightening Sky (Delia Martin #3: 1919: As Delia works to discover how the ghost of a European princess connects to a young woman with no memory, Gabe Ryan tracks a ruthless killer around San Francisco) $25.99
Myer, Ilana C. Last Song Before Night (Long ago, magic was everywhere, rising from artistic expression. But in Eivar, forbidden experiments unleashed a plague, and Eivar's connection to the Otherworld, from which all enchantment flowed, was broken. Now, when the plague returns, the poets set out to reclaim their legacy and reopen the way to the Otherworld) $26.99
Ness, Patrick The Rest of Us Just Live Here (YA; What if you aren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death? What if you're like Mikey, who wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone blows up the high school again. Because sometimes there are problems bigger than this week's end of the world; Signed copies expected) $17.99
Niffenegger, Audrey (ed) Ghostly (Anthology. Some of the best ghost stories of all time, with a Niffenegger illustration for each one) $28.00
Oppel, Kenneth The Nest (Kids; Steve is worried. His baby brother is sick and struggling to survive. His parents are struggling to cope. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to 'fix' the baby, all Steve has to do is say 'yes'. But that's a powerful word, and dangerous. And once uttered, can it be taken back?) $16.99
Papademetriou, Lisa A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic (Kids; Leila is visiting family in Pakistan. Kai is staying with her great-aunt in Texas. In their bedrooms, they discover a blank old book. When Kai writes on the first page, the words appear in Leila's copy. As the two take turns writing, a tale unfolds - of the long-ago love between Ralph T. Flabbergast and Edwina Pickle - connecting the girls to each other, and to the past, in a way they could never have imagianed) $16.99
Richards, Justin The Time Lord Letters (Doctor Who: Over a hundred letters to and from the Doctor, drawn from the entire run of the BBC show, with full color illustrations) $29.99
Riordan, Rick The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase #1: Kids; Since his mother's death, Magnus has lived alone on the streets, surviving by his wits. Now an uncle he barely knows tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years) $19.99
Ritter, William Jackaby (Rook & Jackaby #1: YA; New England, 1892: R.F. Jackaby is an investigator with a keen eye for the extraordinary and the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail Rook has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her a perfect assistant for Jackaby. They're hunting for a killer that Jackaby is certain is not human - a creature whose existence the police deny) $9.95
Robb, Brian J. Steampunk: An Illustrated History of Fantastical Fiction, Fanciful Film and Other Victorian Visions (A look at steampunk in fiction, film, TV, comics, and video games, tracing its evolution into a global aesthetic that has made its mark on art, architecture, fashion, and music) $22.99
Rogak, Lisa Cats on the Job (Full color photos throughout. Real-life stories of working felines, including therapy and service cats, innkeeping cats, bookstore cats, and more) $16.99
Rowland, Diana White Trash Zombie Gone Wild (Angel Crawford #5: PBO; Angel finds herself in redneck hell when hordes of people descend on her hometown for the Deep South Zombie Fest, complete with shamble-a-thons, costume contests, and more. She intends to avoid the whole mess, but that changes when a decapitated body turns up at the edge of town) $7.99
Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone illustrated edition (Harry Potter #1: Reissue; Kids; Over 100 full color illustrations by Jim Kay. Harry Potter has never worn a cloak of invisibility, befriended a giant, or helped hatch a dragon. But all that is about to change when a letter arrives by owl: an invitation to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. There he finds friends, and a great destiny that's been waiting for him . . . if he can survive the encounter) $39.99
Rowling, JK/Galbraith, R The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike #1: PI Strike is hired to investigate the death of a supermodel that the police have ruled a suicide) $9.99
Ryman, Geoff Was (Reissue; World Fantasy Award finalist. A haunting novel exploring the lives of characters intertwined with The Wizard of Oz : the 'real' Dorothy Gale; Judy Garland's unhappy fame; and Jonathan, a dying actor, and his therapist, whose work at an asylum unwittingly intersects with the Yellow Brick Road) $16.00
Sanderson, Brandon Elantris 10th anniversary edition (Reprints the epic fantasy novel plus a new afterword by Sanderson, a deleted scene, and an expanded version of the Ars Arcanum; $29.99 hc also available) $17.99
Sanderson, Brandon Shadows of Self (Mistborn #5: Faced with a series of crimes intended to stir up labor strife and religious conflict, Wax and Wayne, assisted by Marasi, must unravel the conspiracy before civil strife stops Scadrial's progress in its tracks) $27.99
Sandford, John/Ctein Saturn Run (2066: Something is approaching Saturn, and decelerating: a spaceship. Whoever can get their hands on it will have an unmatchable advantage. The race is on. Ctein signing Saturday, October 10, 1-2 pm) $28.00
Scanlon, Shya The Guild of St. Cooper (Following ecological destruction, a mysterious group convinces a writer to help salvage Seattle's future by rewriting its past. But the changes become greater than he intended, sending the city unspooling backward into an alternate history) $14.95
Shimmin, Graeme A Kill in the Morning (1955: In occupied Europe, Britain fights a cold war against Nazi Germany. In Berlin, the head of the SS is plotting to dispose of the ailing Adolf Hitler and restart the war against the British Empire. In a secret bunker, German scientists are experimenting with a force far beyond their understanding. And a British assassin is planning a private war against the Nazis) $14.95
Sloane, William The Rim of Morning: To Walk the Night / The Edge of Running Water (alternate title: The Unquiet Corpse) (Omnibus reprint. 2 novels of cosmic horror from the 1930s) $18.95
Sniegoski, Thomas E. A Deafening Silence in Heaven (Remy Chandler #7: PBO; While hovering on the brink of death, Remy is traveling farther than his friends know - sent by God to an alternate universe where something caused a catastrophe. But as he searches for a way home to stop his world from following that path, his enemies are massing) $15.00
Steinmetz, Ferrett The Flux (PBO; Love something enough, and your obsession will punch holes through the laws of physics, creating unique magic. Videogamemancers. Origamimancers. Culinomancers. But when 'mancers battle, cities tremble) $7.99
Swallow, James Sight Unseen (Star Trek: The Next Generation: PBO; Admiral Riker and his crew find themselves in uncertain waters as roles aboard ship change to reflect a new mandate and mission. They head to the edge of Federation space to work with the alien Dinac, who are taking their first steps into the galaxy) $7.99
Swann, S. Andrew The Moreau Quartet Volume 2: Emperors of the Twilight / Specters of Dawn (Omnibus reprint of 2 sf novels) $8.99
Thorpe, Gav Asurmen: Hand of Asuryan (Warhammer 40,000: Phoenix Lords #1: First and greatest of the Phoenix Lords, a demigod of battle, Asurmen shielded his people from destruction at the time of the Fall, and led the Dire Avengers in defense of the eldar for ten thousand years) $24.00
Toliver, Wendy Once Upon a Time: Red's Untold Tale (YA; Novel based on the ABC TV series, centered around 16-year-old Red (Red Riding Hood)) $16.99
Tolkien/Hammond/Scull The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (The author's complete artwork for the book, including sketches and finished illustrations. Plus numerous maps charting the development of the Shire and Middle-Earth, 'facsimile' leaves from the Book of Mazarbul, and more) $40.00
Toner, Tom The Promise of the Child (Amaranthine #1: It is the 147th century. In the post-human worlds of the Amaranthine Firmament, there is a contender to the Immortal throne: Aaron the Long-Life, a man who is not quite a man. In the barbarous hominid kingdoms of the Prism Investiture, where life is short, cheap, and dangerous, an invention is born that will become the Firmament's most closely kept secret) $26.99
Ward, J.R. The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood #13: As the pledge to mate the Queen's daughter comes due, Trez fears there is nowhere to hide. He must decide whether to endanger himself and others, or abandon the female he loves. When tragedy changes everything, Trez's brother is faced with making the ultimate sacrifice) $7.99
Weber, D/Zahn, T/Pope,T A Call to Arms (Honorverse: Manticore Ascendant #2: There are powerful forces in the young Star Kingdom of Manticore's Parliament that don't think they need Lt. Travis Long. They're pretty sure they don't need the navy either. But the edge of the explored galaxy can be a very dangerous place, and they're about to find out why they need the navy - and Travis Long) $26.00
Westerfeld/Lanagan/Biancotti Zeroes (Zeroes #1: YA; Don't call them heroes. But these six teens have powers that set them apart, and find themselves propelled into whirlwind encounters with ever more dangerous criminals) $19.99
Wilmore, Larry I'd Rather We Got Casinos and Other Black Thoughts (From the host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show , his funny and provocative musings on controversial topics) $15.99
Witwer, Michael Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons (A biography of the creator of Dungeons & Dragons) $26.00
Wong, David Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits (In a prosperous but violent near-future, superhero vigilantes battle thugs whose heads are full of supervillain fantasies. The peace is kept by a team of smooth negotiators. When Zoey, a recent college graduate, makes a reluctant trip into the city, she becomes entangled in the surreal conflict) $26.99
Woof, Virginia Pugs in Costumes (Full color photos throughout. Costumes range from haute couture Oscar dresses to movie and TV characters and inanimate objects) $8.99
Yang, Gene/Holmes, M Secret Coders (Kids; Graphic novel. Something strange is going on at Stately Academy. Using their wits and their growing prowess with computer code, Hopper and her friend Eni are going to get to the bottom of things) $9.99

EXPECTED MID-OCTOBER

Light-Up Weeping Angel and Illustrated Book (Doctor Who: Includes a miniature figurine with light at the base. Plus a 48-page booklet with full-color photos) $12.95
Abnett, Dan Honour Guard (Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt's Ghosts #4: Reissue; In disgrace after a catastrophic war, Gaunt and the Tanith First are sent to retrieve artefacts from a world lost to Chaos. With enemies all around them and time against them, they must prevent the holy relics of Saint Sabbat from falling into their foes' hands) $14.00
Annandale, David Sons of Titan (Warhammer 40,000: Grey Knights: Collection. In these stories, a squad of Grey Knights commanded by Justicar Styre battle the daemonic followers of the Plague God across the Imperium) $28.00
Annandale, David Overfiend (Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Battles: The Salamanders, White Scars, and Raven Guard, assisted by their allies and bolstered by the alien eldar, fall upon the worlds of Octarius system to put an end to the empire of the ork warlord know as the Overfiend) $16.00
Beaumont, Charles Perchance to Dream: Selected Stories (A collection of his finest stories, including 5 that he later adapted for Twilight Zone episodes) $16.00
Belcher, R.S. The Shotgun Arcana (Golgotha #2: 1870: Golgotha is a haven for the blessed and the damned. Sheriff Jon Highfather and his deputies have their hands full dealing with train robbers, brutal murders, and the usual outbreaks of weirdness. But now vicious killers are converging on the town, drawn by a grisly relic that dates back to the Donner Party - and the dawn of humanity) $15.99
Bledsoe, Alex The Sword-Edged Blonde (Eddie LaCrosse #1: Reissue; PI and sword jockey Eddie LaCrosse's latest case involves a murdered royal heir, a queen accused of an unspeakable crime, and the tragic past he thought he'd left behind) $17.99
Bobet, Leah An Inheritance of Ashes (YA; The strange war down south, with its rumors of gods and monsters, is over. While they wait to see if Marthe's husband will return from the war, Marthe and her sister Hallie struggle to run the family farm. When Hallie hires a veteran to help them, the war comes home in ways no one could have imagined. And while monsters and armies converge on the farm, the greatest threat may be Hallie herself) $17.99
Brewer/Phillips (ed) Occupied Earth (Anthology. Stories of aliens, resistance, and survival at all costs, exploring what the world would look like years after its conquest) $15.95
Bruchac, Joseph Trail of the Dead (Lozen #2: YA; On the run from the tyrants who once held them captive, Lozen and her family search for refuge. Relying on her wits and her growing powers, Lozen leads them through a barren land where new recombinant monsters lurk) $19.95
Burt, Marissa A Sliver of Stardust (Kids; Only a few people can see and use the ancient magic of stardust, and Wren is one of them. Swept up in strange dreams, buried secrets, and rumors that an old enemy is plotting his return, Wren tries to master her new abilities) $16.99
Carroll, Jonathan Bathing the Lion (Five people who live in the same New England town go to sleep one night and share the same dream. Before they were retired, their memories wiped clean and new identities created, they were 'mechanics', keeping order in the universe and cleaning up the messes made by sentient beings, or by the Chaos that periodically rolls through. The retired mechanics are being brought back to duty, because Chaos has a new plan, and things aren't looking good for humanity) $15.99
Condie, Ally Atlantia (YA; Rio dreams of life away from her underwater city, but her twin sister Bay's unexpected decision leaves Rio stranded. An unlikely mentor guides Rio to treacherous questions about her mother's death, her own destiny, and the system that governs the divide between land and sea) $10.99
Correia, Larry Son of the Black Sword (Forgotten Warrior #1: Ashok Vadal has been chosen by a powerful ancient weapon to be its bearer. One of an elite order of roving law enforcers, he is merciless in rooting out those who secretly practice the old ways. Everything is black or white, good or evil, until he discovers his entire life is a fraud: Ashok isn't who he thinks he is. What comes next is rebellion, war, and destruction; Autographing at Uncle Hugo's Tuesday, October 27, 5-6pm) $25.00
Dicce, Domenick You're a Vampire: That Sucks! (A helpful tome for newly-turned vampires, covering everything from hunting, feeding, and getting used to your new powers, to coffin selection, vampiric social hierarchy, and the Laws of the Vampires) $12.95
Donaldson, Stephen R. The King's Justice (Collection. 2 original fantasy novellas) $27.95
Donohue, Keith The Boy Who Drew Monsters (After nearly drowning in the ocean, 10-year-old Jack Peter Keenan refuses to leave his home, and spends his time drawing monsters. When those drawings take on a life of their own, no one is safe from the terror they inspire) $16.00
Fforde, Jasper The Eye of Zoltar (Kazam #3: The long-absent Mighty Shandar makes an astonishing appearance and commands 16-year-old Jennifer Strange to find the Eye of Zoltar. If she fails, he will eliminate the only two dragons left on earth. Can a teenage non-magician outdo the greatest sorcerer?) $7.99
Fink, J/Cranor, J Welcome to Night Vale (Night Vale is a small town in the US Southwest where ghosts, angels, aliens, and government conspiracies are part of everyday life. When Jackie Fierro's search for her former routine life and Diane Crayton's attempt to reconnect with her shape-shifter son collide, they find themselves coming back to a single clue: 'King City'. King City holds the key to both of their mysteries, and their futures - if they can ever find it; Signed copies expected; unabridged audiobook $39.99) $19.99
Floreen, Tim Willful Machines (YA; In the near future, scientists create an artificial human, who transfers her consciousness to the Internet, and begins terrorizing the US public. But Lee Fisher, the conservative US president's closeted son, has other things to worry about, until he realizes that he's the next target) $17.99
Gilliam, Terry Gilliamesque (A memoir by the screenwriter, animator, director, and Monty Python member, illustrated with sketches, notes, and memorabilia from his archives; Signed copies expected) $40.00
Grant, Mira Symbiont (Parasitology #2: Sal and her companions must discover how the SymboGen-designed tapeworms are taking over their hosts, what their eventual goal is, and how they can be stopped) $15.99
Hill, J/Adams, J (ed) The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 (PBO; Anthology. Some of the best sf and fantasy by US writers) $14.95
Howard, Jonathan L. Carter & Lovecraft (Daniel Carter's last case as a homicide detective went wrong in strange ways. Now he's a PI trying to live a quiet life. But he has inherited a bookstore in Providence, complete with indignant bookseller Emily Lovecraft, last known descendant of H.P. And now people are dying in impossible ways) $25.99
Hunter, Erin Storm of Dogs (Survivors #6: Kids; Now that their ruthless former Alpha has left the Wild Pack, the dogs should be able to find peace. But they must keep watch for signs of Blade and her Fierce Dogs, and Lucky's dreams are troubled by visions of a future that will force every dog to fight tooth and claw for survival) $7.99
Hunter, Erin A Pack Divided (Survivors: Gathering Darkness #1: Kids; The forest is at peace, but within the Wild Pack, tensions are rising. Some dogs are unsatisfied with the Pack order, and others don't trust Fierce Dogs Storm and Arrow. Troubled by dreams of fear and shadows, Storm fears her Packmates might be right) $16.99
Jones, S/Littlewood, A Acapulcalypse Now (Zombie Apocalyse!: A group of rich and powerful people are invited to an exclusive hotel on the Mexican coast. As they leave Heathrow, the zombie plague breaks out. Now they must battle each other, resentful locals, the impending horde of undead, and the land itself) $14.95
Joshi, S.T. (ed) The Madness of Cthulhu Volume 2 (PBO; Anthology. 16 original stories of doomed exploration, remote terror, and cosmic horror) $15.95
Korenman, Adam When the Stars Fade (Humanity is recovering from a bloody civil war when two alien armadas arrive near Earth) $15.95
Kressel, Matthew King of Shards (Worldmender #1: Across the Great Deep float shattered universes, the Shards, populated by vengeful demons and tormented humans. The Shards need Earth to survive - and Earth is kept alive by the 36 unknowing saints of the Lamed Vav. Daniel Fisher learns he is one of them when he is abducted by a demon king to help destroy another demon who intends to systematically murder the Lamed Vav) $17.00
Mamatas/Washington (ed) Hanzai Japan (Anthology. Fantastical and futuristic tales of crime from and about Japan) $15.99
McMahan, Mike Warped: An Engaging Guide to the Never-Aired 8th Season (Star Trek: The Next Generation: Based on the popular Twitter account, a parody episode guide to the (nonexistent) 8th season of the TV series) $16.00
Moffitt, Donald Children of the Comet (On a comet with almost no gravity or atmosphere, Torris knows only his small community at the base of the great Tree. Setting out on his vision quest to the top of the Tree, he is unprepared for what he finds: Ning, a hunter from a neighboring comet searching for food to save her family; and alien visitors from a massive starship. Now Torris faces a rapidly changing future unlike anything he has imagined) $9.99
Monette, S/Bear, E An Apprentice to Elves (Iskryne #3: Alfgyfa is no ordinary girl. Her father Isolfr has long planned to send her to Tin, a matriarch among the elves who live nearby, to be both apprentice and ambassador, and now she is of age to go) $26.99
Morris, Mark The Society of Blood (Obsidian Heart #2: PBO; Transported through time to Victorian London, Alex Locke seeks to unravel the mysteries of the Obsidian Heart. When grisly murders take place across the city, Alex follows a trail through the opium dens of Limehouse into the twisted world of the Society of Blood) $14.95
Newman, Kim The Secrets of Drearcliff Grange School (After she's found sleeping on the ceiling, Amy is sent to Drearcliff Grange, a boarding school for the daughters of criminal masterminds, outlaw scientists, and master magicians. Several of the pupils have special gifts like Amy's. When a student is abducted, they form a secret society to rescue their friend) $14.95
Nix, Garth Newt's Emerald (YA; After young Lady Truthful's magical Emerald is stolen, she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover it. To avoid damaging her reputation, she disguises herself as a man. During Truthful's dangerous journey she discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress, but will she find the Emerald?) $18.99
Pillsworth, Anne M. Summoned (YA; When Sean's attempt to summon a harmless familiar takes a dark turn, bringing one of Nyarlathotep's bloodthirsty servants, can the young apprentice sorcerer find and bind the servitor before it grows too strong to contain? Perhaps not - strange things are already happening in the town of Arkham) $10.99
Pratchett, Terry Miss Felicity Beedle's The World of Poo (Discworld: A book Sam Vimes reads to young Sam, written by Discworld's top children's author. Young Geoffrey travels to stay with his grandmother in the big city of Ankh-Morpork. While he is there, he learns quite a lot about poo and its uses) $19.95
Riddle, A.G. Departure (Reissue; En route from London to New York, a jet loses power and crash-lands in the English countryside, plunging a group of strangers into a mysterious adventure - the world they've crashed in is very different from the one they left) $21.99
Russell, Ray The Case Against Satan (Reissue; Originally published in 1962. When a girl develops a sudden aversion to churches and a newfound fondness for obscenity, the answer must be demonic possession. To vanquish the devil, Bishop Crimmings recruits Father Sargent, a young priest with a taste for modern ideas) $15.00
Smith, Sherri L. The Toymaker's Apprentice (Kids; Stefan Drosselmeyer is a reluctant apprentice to his toymaker father - until his father is kidnapped and Stefan is enlisted by his cousin to find a mythical nut called the krakatook, the only cure for the Mouse Queen's curse) $16.99
Tofield, Simon Simon's Cat Off to the Vet and Other Cat-astrophes (Based on the internet sensation. A dreaded trip to the vet, plus adventures with companions old and new) $16.95
Tolkien/Day, David Tolkien: An Illustrated Atlas (Maps, images, and vivid descriptions provide a navigational guide to Middle-Earth and the Undying Lands) $15.95
Tuma, Refe & Susan What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure (Picture book. Color photos and simple text reveal the mischief toy dinosaurs get into at night, whether it's wrecking the bathroom, rocking out, encountering terrifying hot irons, or doing the dishes) $17.00
Valente, Catherynne M. Radiance (In an alternate 1986, in a solar system drawn from classic sf, in which all the planets are inhabited and travel is via beautiful rockets, talking movies are still a daring innovation. Severin starts making documentaries, about the levitator cults of Neptune and the lawless saloons of Mars. But her latest film - investigating the disappearance of a diving colony on a watery Venus populated by island-sized alien creatures - will be her last. Though her crew limps back to Earth and her story is preserved by the colony's last survivor, Severin will never return) $24.99
Weber, David Hell's Foundations Quiver (Safehold #8: Charis and its allies finally seem to have gained the upper hand, and major realms are considering switching sides. But a new player has arrived, one who knows many secrets - including Merlyn's own) $27.99
Wendig, Chuck Mockingbird (Miriam Black #2: Reissue; Miriam is trying to live a normal life, keeping her ability - to see when and how someone is going to die - in check. Which feels like keeping a tornado trapped in a tiny bottle. And then comes one really bad day) $15.99
Wolfe, Gene A Borrowed Man (E.A. Smithe is a clone on a library shelf, his personality an uploaded recording of a dead mystery writer. A physical copy of one of that writer's books was in the possession of Colette's murdered father, and it contains an important secret, the key to immense family wealth. The book is lost, so Colette borrows Smithe to help her find the book and learn what the secret is. And then the plot gets complicated) $25.99
Wraight, Chris Stormcaller (Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolves #2: As events on the plague-wracked world of Ras Shakeh spin out of control, Space Wolves Rune Priest Njal Stormcaller arrives to reinforce the embattled Jarnhamar pack. He finds his battle-brothers at one another's throats, each pursuing their own agendas. Meanwhile, the forces of the Ecclesiarchy arrive to retake their world and uncover the sinister secret behind the world's corruption) $14.00
Zourkova, Krassi Wildalone (Away from her family and Eastern European homeland for the first time, Princeton freshman Thea Slavin fall into a romantic entanglement with two mysterious brothers, and is drawn into a sensual shadow world that seems to mimic Greek mythology and Bulgarian legends of forest witches. When the terrifying truth about her own family is revealed, it will transform her forever - if she falls under its spell) $14.99

EXPECTED EARLY NOVEMBER

The Dangerous Book of Monsters: Official Guide (Doctor Who: Kids; A spotter's guide to the most dangerous creatures in the Whoniverse. The Twelfth Doctor reveals, in tips and doodles, everything you need to know about each monster, advice for battling them, and when to make a speedy escape) $16.99
Official Annual 2016 (Doctor Who: Kids; Includes secrets from the latest season, fact files on the latest monsters, comic strips, stories, puzzles, and activities) $12.99
The Onion Magazine: The Iconic Covers that Transformed an Undeserving World (Full color. A collection of over 200 of the best covers from the humor periodical's Sunday Magazine) $17.99
Legacies of Betrayal (Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy #31: Anthology. Short stories) $9.99
Allan, Jay Shadow of Empire (Far Stars #1: PBO; Arkarin Blackhawk and his crew are freelance adventurers living on the fringe of human society in the Far Stars. Sent to rescue a friend's kidnapped daughter, they find themselves drawn into one deadly fight after another, and pulled unwittingly into civil war on a remote planet) $15.99
Amish (Tripathi) The Immortals of Meluha (Shiva #1: 1900 BCE: The empire of Meluha is in peril, its primary river slowly drying up. The Suryavanshi rulers are faced with devastating terrorist attacks from the Chandravanshis to the east, who appear to have allied with the Nagas, a race of deformed humans with astonishing martial skills. Their only hope is an ancient legend: When evil reaches epic proportions, a hero will emerge. Is the unexpected, rough-hewn Tibetan immigrant Shiva that hero?) $14.99
Archer, Alex Mystic Warrior (Rogue Angel #57: PBO; Serving as a prop consultant for a popular TV fantasy series, Annja is enjoying the lights, camera, and much less action - until a scrying crystal, stolen off the set, turns out to be much more than a prop) $6.99
Axler, James Devil's Vortex (Deathlands #125: PBO; An orphaned teen with the ability to transform into a vicious whirlwind latches on to Ryan and the companions as they travel through former North Dakota. Her deadly power seems like a boon at first, until it starts to control her) $6.99
Axler, James Apocalypse Unseen (Outlanders #75: PBO; The diamond mines of the Congo are ground zero for a calculated new power grab by Nergal, an ancient Mesopotamian god. The Cerberus rebels will have to find the human who's pulling Nergal's strings - which means venturing into the gaping mouth of hell itself) $6.99
Bear, Greg Cryptum (Halo: Forerunner #1: Delves deep into the time of the ancient race of the Forerunners, revealing who they are, how they harnessed technology and engineering, and what caused them to disappear) $8.99
Belanger, Michelle Conspiracy of Angels (Shadowside #1: Zack awakens, his memory gone. Assaulted by powerful psychic fragments, he learns he belongs to a tribe of angels - one of several living on Earth. Pursued by cacodaimons intent on killing him - again - he seeks to end war between the tribes) $7.99
Black, Holly Red Glove (Curse Workers #2: YA; Cassel Sharpe is the most powerful curse worker around, recruited by the Feds to help solve his brother's murder, but the mob is after him too. To survive, Cassel will have to stay one step ahead of both sides) $9.99
Bowen, Lila Wake of Vultures (Shadow #1: Nettie is a half-breed, living with hard people who use her like a slave. Until she stabs a stranger through the heart with a chunk of wood, he turns to black sand, and suddenly she can see . Haunted by spirits, she sets out on a quest that might lead to her true kin) $25.00
Brom Krampus: The Yule Lord (Half a millennium ago, Krampus, an ancient trickster demon, was imprisoned and had his magic stolen by Santa Claus. Now the former Yule Lord is determined to destroy his nemesis and reclaim his holiday) $19.99
Bujold, Lois McMaster Shards of Honor (Vorkosigan #1: Reissue; On an uninhabited planet, Cordelia Naismith and her survey crew are attacked by Barrayarans. While dealing with the aftermath, she encounters Aral Vorkosigan, commander of a Barrayaran ship that has been taken over by a ruthless crew member. Can they work together to regain control of the situation?) $16.00
Butcher, Jim et al Down Town (Dresden Files GN: Full color graphic novel. Can Harry and his apprentice Molly end the havoc being caused by a mad sorcerer who has entered into an alliance with a notorious Chicago mob boss?) $24.99
Card, Orson Scott Visitors (Serpent World #3: YA; Rigg is forced to put his powers to the test. Can he save his world and end the war once and for all?) $12.99
Carr, Viola The Devious Dr. Jekyll (Electric Empire #2: PBO; The search for the Pentacle Killer draws Dr. Eliza Jekyll and Royal Society agent and wolf man Remy Lafayette into a terrifying world of spies, thieves, and evil alchemy - and only Lizzie Hyde's dark ingenuity can help Eliza survive) $16.99
Carriger, Gail Manners & Mutiny (Finishing School #4: YA; When a dastardly Pickleman plot comes to fruition, only Sophronia can save her friends, her school, and all of London. But at what price?) $18.00
Casey, Dan 100 Things Star Wars Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (An unofficial guide to the franchise) $14.95
Chance, Karen Reap the Wind (Cassie Palmer #7: PBO; Even though she doesn't entirely understand her dimension-bending new power, Cassie embarks on a mission, skipping through time to hunt for her friend John Pritkin - with Pritkin's demon dad in tow) $7.99
Christopher, Adam Made to Kill (Ray is the world's last robot. He used to be a PI, but now he's a hitman. When a familiar-looking woman wants to hire him to find a missing movie star, he's inclined to tell her to take a hike, but she has the cash. Plunged into a glittering world, Ray uncovers a plot that goes much deeper than the silver screen) $24.99
Clarke, Arthur C. Childhood's End (TV tie-in edition) (Reissue; Without warning, giant silver ships appear in the skies above every major city on Earth. Manned by the Overlords, in 50 years they eliminate ignorance, disease, and poverty. Then this golden age ends, and the age of mankind begins) $7.99
Clarke, Cassandra Rose Our Lady of the Ice (In Argentina's Antarctic colony, PI Eliana Gomez goes up against a ruthless gangster just as both humans and robots agitate for independence) $25.99
Cross, Malcolm Invasion (Host Biome #1: PBO; Alexander Miller spent four years in the military, training for a war that never happened. Now, as second in command of a corporate bodyguard unit, he's little more than a glorified chauffeur to the elite. But a threat from the ancient past has reawakened, endangering every ecosystem on Earth; Miller and his unit are pressed into service to fight the onslaught) $7.99
Czerneda, Julie E. A Play of Shadow (Night's Edge #2: Bannan learns that his brother-in-law has disappeared in Mellynne and that his sister has gone in search of him. The law prohibits Bannan from leaving Marrowdell in this world, but he and Jenn could travel to Mellynne by way of the Verge, if they can survive its wild and deadly magic. Jenn is willing to try, and Wisp and Scourge and the house toads offer their help. But none of them know that magic is rife in Channen - magic that flows from the Verge itself) $8.99
Czerneda, Julie E. This Gulf of Time and Stars (Reunification #1: To save their world, the Om'ray left home, renamed themselves the Clan, and settled among humanity. But their latest generation of females are too strong to mate safely. With her people dying around her and war about to consume the Trade Pact, Sira di Sarc must find the way back and take the Clan home) $25.95
Danielewski, Mark Z. The Familiar, Volume 2: Into the Forest (PBO; The lives of the nine characters introduced in volume 1 begin to intersect in inexplicable ways. At the center of it all is Xanther, for whom the world seems to be opening, exposing doors and windows, visions and sounds, questions and ideas) $25.00
Denzel, Jason Mystic (Mystic #1: Traditionally, high-born nobles compete for the chance to learn of the Myst. But now the new High Mystic has also chosen a low-born candidate, Pomella. As the trials unfold, Pomella must navigate a deadly world of intolerance and betrayal) $25.99
Deutsch, Barry How Mirka Caught a Fish (Hereville #3: Kids; Full color graphic novel. Time-traveling, monster-fighting Orthodox Jewish girl Mirka faces her greatest challenge yet: babysitting her disapproving little sister. When Mirka pushes Layele into a stream, they both get in too deep with an angry magic fish) $17.95
Drake, David Air and Darkness (Books of the Elements #4: Battling magicians, spirits, gods, and forces from supernatural realities, Corylus and his companions must face deadly and soul-destroying dangers, and a climactic battle in defense of logic and reality) $26.99
Durst, Sarah Beth The Girl Who Could Not Dream (YA; Sophie loves the hidden shop beneath her parents' bookstore, where dreams are bought and sold. When the dream shop is robbed and her parents disappear, Sophie and her best friend Monster must unravel the truth to save them) $16.99
Elliott, Kate The Black Wolves (Black Wolves #1: PBO; Years ago, Captain Kellas lost his King and his honor. Since the King's murder, Kellas has lived in exile. Now Marshal Dannarah comes to him with a plea: rejoin the palace guard and save King Jehosh from meeting his father's fate) $15.99
Freed, Alexander Twilight Company (Star Wars: Battlefront: Tie-in to the new videogame, following a squad of ordinary soldiers caught in the trenches of the galactic war between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance) $28.00
Friedman, C.S. Dreamseeker (Dreamwalker #2: A stranger has appeared in Jessica's dreams, ushering in nightmares she can't control, exposing her to hunters who operate in both the dreaming and the waking worlds. Her only hope lies in ancient knowledge that Shadow apprentice Isaac and power-hungry Seer Morgana have gathered. But if she returns to their world, what price will they demand for their assistance?) $19.95
Gabaldon, Diana The Outlandish Companion Volume 2 (A comprehensive guide to the second four books in the series, featuring all new material and extensive illustrations, sharing the history and secrets behind the series) $40.00
Gaiman, Neil Trigger Warning (Collection. Reprints stories and poems, plus an original tale) $16.99
Gaiman, Neil Trigger Warning audiobook (Unabridged; read by Neil Gaiman) $19.99
Galenorn, Yasmine Autumn Thorns (Whisper Hollow #1: PBO; In Whisper Hollow, WA, people - and secrets - don't always stay buried. As a spirit shaman, Kerris Fellwater drives the dead back to their graves, but when a dark force seeks to destroy all she holds dear, she must work with the dead rather than against them) $7.99
Goh, J/Chng, J (ed) The Sea Is Ours (Anthology. Tales of steampunk Southeast Asia) $15.95
Golden, Christopher Dead Ringers (In an elegant Boston hotel, Tess Devlin finds mystery and terror in her own reflection. Outside a famed mansion on Beacon Hill, people are infected with diabolical malice. And on the streets, an eyeless man dressed in rags searches for a woman who wears Tess's face) $25.99
Goldstein, Lisa Weighing Shadows (Ann Decker fixes computers for a living, and hones her hacking skills at night. An unexciting life, until she gets a job offer from a company that has invented time travel technology. But what will they use this tech to gain? And is it really as harmless as they say?) $15.99
Grey, Mini Space Dog ( Kids; Full color picture book. Space Dog is zooming through Cake Space when he receives the first of many distress calls from the vast Spooniverse. Can he handle them on his own? Or will Space Dogs, Astrocats, and Mousetronauts put aside their differences to save the Spooniverse?) $17.99
Grumpy Cat Grumpy Cat No-It-All (Grumpy Cat has collected all her least favorite things, and can't wait to tell everyone what to think about them. Full color photos throughout) $12.95
Hair, David Scarlet Tides (Moontide #2: Legions are flooding into the East, slaughtering in the name of Emperor Constant. But the source of ultimate magical power has slipped through the emperor's fingers, and his Inquisitors are desperately seeking the artifact. The unlikeliest of heroes - a failed mage, a gypsy, and a merchant girl - have pledged to end the cycle of war and restore peace) $9.99
Harper, Molly The Single Undead Moms Club (Half Moon Hollow #4: PBO; Widow turned vampire Libby struggles with her transition, and finds out it sucks to be the only vampire member of the PTA) $7.99
Harris, Charlaine A Touch of Dead (Southern Vampire: Collection of 5 stories) $15.00
Hickman, Stephen The Art of Stephen Hickman (Full color collection of his sf and fantasy art) $39.95
Huff, Tanya The Future Falls (Gale Family #3: When Auntie Catherine warns the family of an approaching asteroid, the Gales scramble to keep humans from going the way of the dinosaurs. Fortunately for the world, they're wielding a guitar and a dragon) $7.99
Hunter, Erin Moth Flight's Vision (Warriors Super Edition: Kids; In the earliest days of the Clans, a young WindClan cat is plagued by strange visions of the future. Soon she will be called on a journey that will change the shape of the Clans forever) $18.99
Jordan, Robert et al The Wheel of Time Companion (Wheel of Time: An A to Z guide to the people, places, and history of the epic fantasy series, including a dictionary of the Old Tongue, maps, portraits, histories and customs, and much more) $39.99
King, Stephen The Bazaar of Bad Dreams (Collection. Short stories, including several original to this volume, plus author notes on each one) $30.00
Kupari, Mike Her Brother's Keeper (PBO; A plea for help from her estranged father sends privateer Catherine Blackwood to the chaotic planet Zanzibar, where her brother Cecil is being held for ransom by a fearsome warlord) $16.00
Magner, Scott James Homefront (27th century: The Transgenic virus has redefined what it means to be human. The exiles of Earth's Outer Colonies have evolved genetic advantages, and they are coming home to claim their birthright) $17.00
Maguire, Gregory After Alice (Ada plans to visit her friend Alice, but arrives a moment too late, and tumbles down the rabbit hole herself, bringing to Wonderland her own imperfect comprehension of cause and effect as she sets out to find Alice and see her safely home from this surreal land; Signed copies expected) $26.99
Marillier, Juliet Dreamer's Pool (Blackthorn & Grim #1: Aurealis Award winner. Oran, crown prince of Dalriada, is shocked by the vicious nature of his promised bride, but sees no way out of the politically strategic marriage. To save Oran from his nuptials, magical healer Blackthorn and her associate Grim will need courage, ingenuity, and more than a little magic) $7.99
Marillier, Juliet Tower of Thorns (Blackthorn & Grim #2: A noblewoman turns to Blackthorn and Grim for help expelling a howling creature from an old tower on her land. As they put the pieces of this puzzle together, it becomes apparent that a powerful adversary is working behind the scenes, and their task is about to become a life and death struggle) $26.95
Martin, George (ed) Down and Dirty (Wild Cards #5: Reissue; Mosaic novel. As a gang war between the Shadow Fists and the Mafia rages out of control in Jokertown, Aces and Jokers go underground to wage their own war against the powers of the netherworld) $17.99
Martin, George et al A Game of Thrones Coloring Book (Song of Fire and Ice: Features 45 illustrations commissioned specifically for this book) $15.95
Martin/Snodgrass (ed) Lowball (Wild Cards #22: Mosaic novel. In the seedy underbelly of Jokertown, residents are going missing. The authorities are unwilling to investigate, except for a newly minted lieutenant looking to prove himself and a collection of unlikely jokers) $8.99
Maskill, Alexander The Hive Construct (Deep in the Sahara, New Cairo is a city built on technology, dominated by a handful of corporate dynasties. When a new computer virus spreads through the poorest districts, shutting down the implants many need to survive, the city begins to slide into violent class struggle. A fugitive hacker hopes to destroy the virus before it destroys the city) $14.95
McDevitt, Jack Coming Home (Alex Benedict #7: Nebula Award finalist. When an artifact from Earth's early space age turns up, it raises tantalizing questions. Did its owner find the rest of the Apollo cache? Antiquities dealer Alex Benedict finds his attention divided between locating the artifacts, and the anticipated rescue of an interstellar transport that vanished years earlier in a time/space warp with his Uncle Gabriel on board) $7.99
Mitchell, David Slade House (An ordinary road, a narrow alley, a small metal door. Over a period of years, five 'guests' enter Slade House for a brief visit, only to vanish without a trace from the outside world. Who draws them to the heart of Slade House, and why is it missing from maps?) $26.00
Modesitt Jr., L.E. Heritage of Cyador (Recluce #18: Five years ago, Lerial used his mastery to destroy an Afritan military force crossing into Cigoerne. Now an overcaptain and a field commander, Lerial must lead three Cigoerne companies of troops into Afrit on a mission of mutual interest. Neighboring Heldya is threatening to invade Afrit, and if that nation falls, Cigoerne is certain to be next. Lerial's value in the effort to repel Heldya is undeniable, but his troubled history against Afrit may reopen old wounds) $9.99
Modesitt Jr., L.E. Solar Express (A supposed comet is discovered to be an alien structure on a trajectory toward the sun, setting off a race to see who can study and control the artifact before it perhaps destroys itself) $27.99
Moore, James A. City of Wonders (Seven Forges #3: PBO; In Old Canhoon, the imperial family struggles against enemies old and new as enemy spies begin removing threats to the gods of the Seven Forges, preparing the way for the invading armies of the Seven Kings. And at the Mounds, something inhuman is awakened and set free) $7.99
Nagata, Linda Going Dark (Red #3: As a soldier of the Red, James Shelley pursues covert missions designed to nudge history away from threats, because it's only in the context of 'managed chaos' that human potential can grow and thrive. His missions eventually bring him into conflict with Delphi and Jayne, who are determined to escape the influence of the Red) $9.99
Neill, Chloe Biting Cold (Chicagoland Vampires #6: Merit, a newcomer to the Chicago vampires, travels across the Midwest to hunt a rogue supernatural intent on stealing a magical relic that will unleash catastrophic evil on the world. But Merit's being hunted as well, by an enemy of the vampires who wants the relic for himself) $7.99
Newman, Emma Planetfall (PBO; To escape overpopulated Earth, Suh led a thousand people, including her lover Ren, to another planet. Then Suh vanished; only Ren and the Ringleader know the truth behind her disappearance. Two decades later, a stranger who looks suspiciously like Suh wanders into the colony, flooding Ren with memories of the traumatic event she fought so hard to bury. And if she reveals the secret she has kept for so long, it could ruin everything the colonists have built) $15.00
Olson, Melissa F. Boundary Lines (Lex Luther #2: Lex may have earned a place in a vampire's service, but it seems as if every supernatural creature in town hates her. When two vampires disappear during the full moon, the search for answers will lead Lex all over the Colorado Old World) $14.95
Owens, Robin D. Heart Legacy (Celta #15: Never officially acknowledged as Grand Lady, Loridana has decided to abandon her bloodline and live on her own with her animals - but stableman Draeg Blackthorn, who spins fantasies of marrying her, wants her to stay and fight) $16.00
Peak, Tony Inherit the Stars (PBO; Kivita Vondir's latest contract, hunting down a fabled gemstone, is exactly the kind of adventure she craves. But the relic unleashes powerful new abilities in her, and now everyone in the Cetturo Arm - human, alien, and in between - wants to control them) $7.99
Pearson, Luke Hilda and the Troll (Hilda #1: Kids; Hilda loves to explore her world, where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move - and she makes a habit of befriending anything, no matter how curious) $10.99
Rhoads, Loren No More Heroes (In the Wake of the Templars #3: The galaxy has been saved again, but Raena has been hauled back to Kai to answer charges of kidnapping, murder, and the theft of an Imperial-era diplomatic transport: Veracity . Meanwhile, something is moving in the destroyed undersea city on the Thallian homeworld. Can the crew lay the ghosts to rest without Raena's lethal skills?) $15.99
Rhodes, Jenna King of Assassins (Elven Ways #3: The Warrior Queen Lariel has begun a hunt to destroy Sevryn. Fleeing her wrath, Sevryn and Rivergrace find no haven as the world's magic begins to disintegrate and the old Gods wake. Sevryn is charged with finding the King of Assassins, a quest that may consume him. And only Rivergrace has any hope of discovering the means to save both Sevryn and the world she loves) $7.99
Robinson, Kim Stanley Green Earth: Forty Signs of Rain / Fifty Degrees Below / Sixty Days and Counting (Capital #1 / #2 / #3: Omnibus reprint. 3 near-future ecothrillers, revised for this edition) $20.00
Schmidt, Bryan (ed) Mission: Tomorrow (Anthology. Original stories of near-future space exploration) $15.00
Schumacher, Tony The British Lion (John Rossett #2: Nazi-occupied Great Britain: When American spies kidnap the wife and daughter of his Nazi boss, detective John Rossett is tasked with finding them. Caught between the SS, the violent British resistance, and Americans with very uncertain loyalties, Rossett must make his way to Cambridge and Ruth Hartz, a Jewish scientist being forced to develop an atomic bomb for the Germans) $25.99
Shepherd, M (Moscoe, M) Unrelenting (Kris Longknife #13: PBO; Unknown aliens are attacking the planetary system of Alwa. All Admiral Kris Longknife knows is that they worship a being known as the Enlightened One, and they are unafraid to sacrifice themselves against her fleet. Meanwhile, a saboteur has unleashed an epidemic in the fleet - and Kris is among the infected) $7.99
Shinn, Sharon Jeweled Fire (Elemental Blessings #3: With nothing to show for a life spent playing the game of court intrigue, fiery Corene stows away on a ship bound for Malinqua with her loyal bodyguard Foley. She must make a play to marry one of the three nephews of the Empress, but discovers that the game she has entered is far more perilous than she imagined) $26.95
Shinn, Sharon The Turning Season (Shifting Circle #3: Shape-shifter Karadel's comfortable life as a rural veterinarian is threatened by two events: an ordinary man touches her heart, and her best friend is forced to shift publicly, with deadly consequences. Who should Karadel trust, her old friends, or her new love?) $7.99
Siddell, Thomas Research (Gunnerkrigg Court #2: Kids; Full color graphic novel. Antimony and Kat begin their second year of school at Gunnerkrigg Court, a very British boarding school that has robots running around alongside body-snatching demons, forest gods, and the odd mythical creature) $16.99
Simak, Clifford D. I Am Crying All Inside and Other Stories (Complete Short Fiction #1: Collection. 10 stories of mystery and imagination in a world that cannnot be) $15.99
Sumner-Smith, Karina Towers Fall (Towers #3: The Central Spire intends to destroy the heart of the magical entity that resides beneath the Lower City's streets. The people on the ground have three days to evacuate - or else. With nowhere to go, Xhea and Shai attempt to rally a defense) $15.99
Tassi, Paul The Exiled Earthborn (Earthborn #2: Lucas and Asha seek refuge with the alien Sorans, enemies of the Xalans who invaded Earth. They swear an oath to avenge Earth by aiding the Sorans in the war against Xala. But they soon find themselves targeted by a Soran splinter group, and their continued survival hinges on gaining new allies) $15.99
Tomlinson, Patrick S. The Ark (Children of a Dead Earth #1: PBO; Bryan Benson is the greatest sports hero on his generation ship, now working as a detective in his home module. When a crew member goes missing, Bryan is thrust into an ever-expanding web of deception and violence that threatens everyone aboard the ship) $7.99
Torgersen, Brad R. The Chaplain's War (Earth Fleet Chaplain's Assistant Harrison Barlow has been captured by the enemy. But while the mantis cyborgs are determined to eliminate the human threat to mantis supremacy, they remember the errors of their past. Is there the slightest chance that humans might have value? Barlow must come to grips with the fact that he is bargaining not only for his own life, but for the lives of everyone he knows and loves) $7.99
Vinge, Joan D. The Snow Queen (Reissue; Hugo Award winner, Nebula Award finalist. The Winter colonists have ruled the planet Tiamat for 150 years. Soon the stargate will close, isolating Tiamat, and the 150-year reign of the Summer primitives will begin. The Winters' only chance of surviving the change is if the ageless, corrupt Snow Queen can destroy destiny with an act of genocide. Moon, a young Summer-tribe sibyl and the Snow Queen's nemesis, battles to break a conspiracy that spans space) $18.99
Ward, D/Dilmore, K All That's Left (Star Trek: Seekers #4: PBO; When an unidentified vessel arrives and launches an orbital bombardment at the Federation colony on Cantrel V, Captain Khatami and her crew respond) $7.99
Weber, D/Flint, E Cauldron of Ghosts (Honorverse #7: Relying on genetic wizardry for disguise, agents Anton Zilwicki and Victor Cachat return to Mesa to gather more information on the Alignment) $8.99
Wilks, Eileen Mind Magic (Lupi #12: PBO; When her mentor calls in a favor and sends Lily to a murder scene, she's suddenly back on active status, despite the hallucinations she's having. With none of her usual resources, she's up against impossible odds - because with her mind in disarray, she can't trust anything she sees) $7.99
Yancey, Rick The Infinite Sea (5th Wave #2: YA; As the 5th Wave rolls across the landscape, Cassie, Ben, and Ringer are forced to confront the Others' ultimate goal: the extermination of the human race. Cassie and her friends haven't seen the depths to which the Others will sink. But the Others haven't seen the heights to which humanity will rise) $10.99
Yolen, Jane Centaur Rising (Kids; When one of their horses gives birth to a baby centaur, how long can Arianne's family keep it a secret? And what will happen if the world finds out?) $7.99

EXPECTED MID-NOVEMBER

Adams, Scott Optimism Sounds Exhausting (Dilbert: Full color. More office mayhem and madness from Dilbert and his coworkers) $19.99
Bacon, Lee The Dominion Key (Joshua Dread #3: Kids; After an attack by nFinity and Vex's goons, Joshua and his friends relocate to a school for Gyfted kids on an isolated island. But when the school is attacked, they must escape once again. To survive, they must find a key that enables world domination. But what if Vex finds the key first?) $6.99
Bova, Ben Death Wave (Sequel to New Earth . When Jordan Kell and his team return to Earth, their world has changed almost beyond recognition, and few want to face Kell's bad news. He must convince Earth's rulers that the human race faces extinction unless it acts to forestall the wave of radiation coming from the galaxy's heart) $25.99
Canavan, Trudi Angel of Storms (Millennium's Rule #2: The ruler of all worlds is back, and enforcing the law forbidding schools of magic. As others flee, Tyen is left with no home and no purpose, except the promise he made to Vella, the sorcerer imprisoned in a book. Tyen must decide what he is willing to do to free her. Meanwhile, the Angel of Storms invites Rielle to join the artisans of his realm. But what will he require in return?) $27.00
Conley, Darby Clean Up on Aisle Stupid (Get Fuzzy: PBO; Comic strips featuring human Rob Wilco, deranged feline Bucky, and mild-mannered, clueless pooch Satchel. Sunday strips in color, daily strips in black & white) $14.99
Dalglish, David Skyborn (Seraphim #1: PBO; The remnants of humanity live on six islands floating in the sky, fighting a brutal civil war. The Seraphim, elite aerial soldiers, battle one another wielding ice, fire, and lightning. Kael and Breanna enter the Seraphim Academy, but they must learn quickly, for a nearby island has set its eyes upon their home) $16.99
Fleskes, John (ed) Spectrum 22 (Annual full-color retrospective of science fiction and fantasy art; $45.00 hc also available) $35.00
Gaiman, Neil et al Overture (Sandman Prequel: Full color graphic novel. The Sandman's origin story, from the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured) $24.99
Goodkind, Terry Warheart (Richard & Kahlan #4: Following an inner prompting beyond all reason, the last Confessor will wager everything on a final desperate gambit. In so doing, she will change the world forever) $29.99
Howard, Martin Flock to the Seaside (Shaun the Sheep: Tales from Mossy Bottom Farm: Kids; Bitzer can't find his flock! A madcap chase with Shaun uncovers their woolly friends amid a frenzy of cotton candy, fortune-telling booths, and clown cars. Can they make it back to the herding contest in time, and figure out how to wow the judges?) $4.99
Howard, Martin On the Ball (Shaun the Sheep: Tales from Mossy Bottom Farm: Kids; Shaun is in the meadow, tossing a tennis ball, when an annoyed Bitzer swings his dog bone and sends the ball sailing across the meadow. Soon the flock has joined a frenetic game of Bitzerball, with flowerpot bases, sprinkler hazards, and a wildly shifting set of rules - and that's before the pigs get involved!) $4.99
Jackson, D.B. (Coe, D) A Plunder of Souls (Ethan Kaille #3: Boston, 1769: Conjuring thieftaker Ethan Kaille must find a way to thwart a powerful conjurer who plans to wake the souls of the dead and use them to wreak vengeance on all who oppose him) $15.99
Knight, Julia Legends and Liars (Duelists #2: PBO; It seems everyone wants Vocho and Kacha dead, including the dark magician whose plans they recently thwarted. And this time, the flash of steel may not be enough to save them) $15.99
Kyme, Nick Deathfire (Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy #32: Vulkan lies in state beneath the Fortress of Hera, yet many of his sons refuse to believe he is truly dead. Artellus Numeon, once captain of the Pyre Guard, urges the other Salamanders to return their primarch's body to the home world of Nocturne to be reborn in the flames of Mount Deathfire. But Numeon grapples endlessly with his doubts and fears for the future of the Legion, while their foes seek to carve out new destinies of their own) $16.00
Lake, Jay Last Plane to Heaven (Collection. 32 sf and fantasy stories, chosen by the author) $15.99
Lannister, Jammy Game of Scones: All Men Must Dine (A baking guide featuring pun-tastic jokes and recipes inspired by key moments from Game of Thrones ) $16.99
Livingston, Michael The Shards of Heaven (Julius Caesar is dead, and Rome has been torn in two. Juba, Numidian prince and Octavian's adopted brother, embarks on a ruthless quest for the Shards of Heaven, lost treasures said to possess the very power of the gods - or the One God. Caught up in the hunt are two exiled legionnaires, a Greek librarian of uncertain loyalties, and Cleopatra's young daughter) $25.99
McNeill, Graham The Killing Ground (Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarines #4: Reissue; Having escaped from the Eye of Terror, Uriel Ventris and Pasanius must fight their way home to their Chapter) $14.00
Moorcock, Michael Sword and Runestaff: The Sword of the Dawn / The Runestaff (Hawkmoon #3 / #4: Reissue; Reprints 2 fantasy novels featuring Dorian Hawkwood) $17.99
Nesbet, Anne The Wrinkled Crown (Kids; Girls are forbidden to touch a lourka, lest they be spirited away. But Linny can't resist, so she builds a lourka herself. When the curse meant for her strikes her best friend instead, Linny is determined to set things right. She travels from the magical wrinkled country to the scientific land of the Plain, where she finds herself at the center of a battle between logic and magic) $17.99
Niven, Larry et al Ringworld Volume 2 graphic novel (PBO; Graphic novel adaptation of the classic sf novel) $16.99
Pini, Wendy & Richard The Art of Elfquest (The very best covers and premium examples of interior pages from the decades-long run of the fantasy comic, plus bonus material from the Pini archives and interviews with Wendy and Richard) $50.00
Rothfuss, Patrick The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Kingkiller: Novella. Beneath the University lies a world of abandoned rooms and ancient passageways. And in the heart of this maze lives Auri, a former student who now spends her days tending to the world around her. No longer fooled by the rationality trusted by those above, she sees beyond the surface, into subtle dangers and hidden names, and knows that some mysteries are better settled and safe) $10.99
Trudeau, Gary B. The Weed Whisperer (Doonesbury: Full color comic strips) $29.99
Valente, Catherynne M. Six-Gun Snow White (Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award finalist. Novella. Snow White reinvented as a gunslinger in a mythical Nevada) $14.99
Yoshinaga, Fumi Ooku: The Inner Chambers Volume 11 (Black & white manga) $12.99
Zettel, Sarah Dangerous Deceptions (Peggy Fitzroy #2: YA; An unwelcome engagement, a mysterious plot that hints at treason - if she's not careful, Peggy's adventures as a spy in King George's London court could end in murder) $8.99




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