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The Alloy of Law (Mistborn, Book #4) by Brandon Sanderson
Fresh from the success of the Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson, best known for completing Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time, takes a break to return to the world of the bestselling Mistborn series.
Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds.
Kelsier, Vin, Elend, Sazed, Spook, and the rest are now part of history -- or religion. Yet even as science and technology are reaching new heights, the old magics of Allomancy and Feruchemy continue to play a role in this reborn world. Out in the frontier lands known as the Roughs, they are crucial tools for the brave men and women attempting to establish order and justice.
One such is Waxillium Ladrian, a rare Twinborn who can Push on metals with his Allomancy and use Feruchemy to become… Read More

The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass Series, Prequel) by Sarah J. Maas
Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord; The Assassin and the Healer; The Assassin and the Desert; The Assassin and the Underworld; The Assassin and the Empire
Discover where Celaena Sardothien's thrilling saga began!
Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin's Guild, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam.
When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes -- and questioning her own allegiance. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship. But by defying Arobynn's orders, Celaena risks unimaginable punishment, and with Sam by her side, he is in danger too. They will have to risk it all if they hope to escape… Read More

The Bands of Mourning (A Mistborn Novel, Wax and Wayne Series, Book #3)
The Bands of Mourning: mythological bracers worn centuries ago by the Lord Ruler -- until they were ripped from his body by the Ascendant Warrior, bringing about his death. The Bands were said to hold incredible power -- but of course, everyone knows that they were long ago lost to the mists of time.
Someone just found them.
In the Elendel Basin, trouble is brewing. Labor disputes are only the beginning; a greater division has grown between the capital and the other cities of the Basin -- cities Elendel claims to lead, while their citizens cry oppression. Amid all of this, word comes to Waxillium Ladrian that the legendary Bands of Mourning may have been located by a kandra scholar. These weapons could sow destruction and upend the balance of power in the basin.
Wax wants nothing to do with the Bands of Mourning. Chasing myths isn't a job for a lawman, and he has deeper and more pressing issues to deal with -- wounds that cut into… Read More

Beneath the Sugar Sky (Wayward Children Series, Book #3) by Seanan McGuire
Beneath the Sugar Sky, the third book in the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Wayward Children series, takes us to the colorful world of Confection, where the lollipop flowers and cotton candy clouds belie the darkness below.
When Rini lands with a literal splash in the pond behind Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children, the last thing she expects to find is that her mother, Sumi, died years before Rini was even conceived. But Rimi can't let Reality get in the way of her objective -- not when she has an entire world to save!
Good thing the student body is well acquainted with quests!
TOR.COM, HARDCOVER, 1st EDITION, LATER PRINTING, 2018

A Clash of Kings (Song of Ice and Fire, Book Two) by George R.R. Martin
Time is out of joint. The summer of peace and plenty, ten years long, is drawing to a close, and the harsh, chill winter approaches like an angry beast. Two great leaders -- Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon -- who held sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns, as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms prepare to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war.
As a prophecy of doom cuts across the sky -- a comet the color of blood and flame -- six factions struggle for control of a divided land. Eddard's son Robb has declared himself King in the North. In the south, Joffrey, the heir apparent, rules in name only, victim of the scheming courtiers who teem over King's Landing. Robert's two brothers each seek their own dominion, while a disfavored house turns once more to conquest.… Read More

A Court of Thorns and Roses (Court of Thrones and Roses Series, Book #1) by Sarah J. Maas
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
At least, he's not a beast all the time.As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it or doom Tamlin -- and his world -- forever.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.
Bloomsbury, Hardcover, New… Read More

A Court of Mist and Fury (Court of Thorns and Roses Series, Book #2) by Sarah J. Maas
Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people.
As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin. While Feyre navigates a dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms. She might just be the key to stopping it, but only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future -- and the future of a world in turmoil.
Bloomsbury, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2016

A Court of Silver Flames (Court of Thorns and Roses Series, Book #5) by Sarah J. Maas
Nesta Archeron has always been prickly -- proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.
The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and it only burns hotter as they are forced to work closely together.
Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might… Read More

A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series, Book #3) by Sarah J. Maas
Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre but for everything -- and everyone -- she holds dear.
As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place as one of the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers -- both magical and political -- and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Fhysand must decide whom to trust among the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places.
Bloomsbury, 2nd Edition, Later Printing, 2017.

A Court of Frost and Starlight (Court of Thorns and Roses, Book #4) by Sarah J. Maas
Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But Winter Solstice is finally approaching, and, with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve.
Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated -- scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
Bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin with the later books in the series, A Court of Frost and Starlight explores the long-lasting effects of a devastating war and the fierce love between friends.
Bloomsbury, Hardcover, 2nd Edition, Later Printing, 2020

Crossroads of Twilight (Wheel of Time Series, Book #10) by Robert Jordan
Fleeing from Ebou Dar with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, whom he is fated to marry, Mat Cauthon learns that he can neither keep her nor let her go, not in safety for either of them, for both the Shadow and the might of the Seanchan Empire are in deadly pursuit.
Perrin Aybara seeks to free his wife, Faile, a captive of the Shaido, but his only hope may be an alliance with the enemy. Can he remain true to his friend Rand and to himself? For his love of Faile, Perrin is willing to sell his soul.
At Tar Valon, Egwene al'Vere, the young Amyrlin of the rebel Aes Sedai, lays siege to the heart of Aes Sedai power, but she must win quickly, with as little bloodshed as possible, for unless the Aes Sedai are reunited, only the male Asha'man will remain to defend the world against the Dark One, and nothing can hold the Asha'man themselves back from total power except the Aes Sedai and a unified White Tower.
In Andor, Elayne… Read More

Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass Series, Book #2) by Sarah J. Maas
Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion -- not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehema, a princess with a rebel heart.
Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie, and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.
Bloomsbury, Hardcover, 2023 Edition, 1st Printing

A Crown of Swords (Wheel of Time Series, Book #7) by Robert Jordan
In this volume, Elayne, Aviendha, and Mat come ever closer to the bowl ter-angreal that may reverse the world's endless head wave and restore natural weather. Egwene begins to gather all manner of women who can channel -- sea folk, Windfinders, Wise Ones, and some surprising others. And above all, Rand faces the dread Forsaken Sammael, in the shadows of Shadar Logoth, where the blood hungry mist, Mashadar, waits for prey.
Tor Fantasy, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 2012

Cytonic (Skyward Series, Book #3) by Brandon Sanderson
Spensa's life as a defiant Defense Force pilot has been far from ordinary. She proved herself one of the best starfighters in the human enclave of Detritus and she saved her people from extermination at the hands of the Krell -- the enigmatic alien species that has been holding them captive for decades. What's more, she traveled light-years from home as an undercover spy to infiltrate the Superiority, where she learned of the galaxy beyond her small, desolate planet home.
Now, the Superiority -- the governing galactic alliance bent on dominating all human life -- has started a galaxy-wide war. And Spensa has seen the weapons they plan to use to end it: the Delvers. Ancient, mysterious alien forces that can wipe out entire planetary systems in an instant. Spensa knows that no matter how many pilots the DDF has, there is no defeating this predator.
Except that Spensa is Cytonic. She faced down a Delver and saw something eerily familiar about it. And… Read More

A Dance with Dragons (Song of Ice and Fire, Book Five) by George R.R. Martin
In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance -- beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenery's Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. As they gather, one man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with an entirely different goal in mind.
Fleeing from Westeros with a price on his head, Tyrion Lannister, too, is making his way to Daenerys. But his newest allies in this quest are not the ragtag band they seem, and at their heart lies one who could undo Daenery's claim to Westeros forever.
Meanwhile, to the north lies the mammoth Wall of ice and stone -- a structure only as strong as those guarding it. There, Jon Snow, 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, will face his greatest challenge. For… Read More

Dark Age (Red Rising Series, Book #5) by Pierce Brown
For a decade Darrow led a revolution against the corrupt color-coded Society. Now, outlawed by the very Republic he founded, he wages a rogue war on Mercury in hopes that he can still salvage the dream of Eo. But as he leaves death and destruction in his wake, is he still the hero who broke the chains? Or will another legend rise to take his place?
Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile, has returned to the Core. Determined to bring peace back to mankind at the edge of his sword, he must overcome or unite the treacherous Gold families of the Core and face down Darrow over the skies of war-torn Mercury.
But theirs are not the only fates hanging in the balance.
On Luna, Mustang, Sovereign of the Republic, campaigns to unite the Republic behind her husband. Beset by political and criminal enemies, can she outwit her opponents in time to save him?
Once a Red refugee, young Lyria now stands accused of treason, and her only hope is a desperate escape with… Read More

Down Among the Sticks and Bones (Wayward Children Series, Book #2) by Seanan McGuire
Twin sisters Jack and Jill were seventeen when they found their way home and were packed off to Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children.
This is the story of what happened first.
Jacqueline was her mother's perfect daughter -- polite and quiet, always dressed as a princess. If her mother was sometimes a little strict, it's because crafting the perfect daughter takes discipline.
Jillian was her father's perfect daughter -- adventurous, thrill-seeking, and a bit of a tomboy. He really would have preferred a son, but you work with what you've got.
They were five when they learned that grown-ups can't be trusted.
They were twelve when they walked down the impossible staircase and discovered that the pretense of love can never be enough to prepare you for a life filled with magic in a land filled with mad scientists and death and choices.
TOR.COM, HARDCOVER, 1ST EDITION, LATER PRINTING, 2017

The Dragon Reborn (Wheel of Time Series, Book #3) by Robert Jordan
The Dragon Reborn -- the leader long prophesied who will save the world but in the saving, destroy it; the savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him -- is on the run from his destiny.
Able to touch the One Power but unable to control it, and with no one to teach him how -- for no man has done it in three thousand years -- Rand al'Thor knows only that he must face the Dark One. But how?
Winter has stopped the war -- almost -- yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he?
Perrin Aybara is in pursuit with Moiraine Sedai, her Warder Lan, and Loial the Ogier. Bedeviled by dreams, Perrin is grappling with another deadly problem -- how is he to escape the loss of his own humanity?
Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve are approaching Tar Valon, where Mat will be Healed -- if he lives until they arrive. But who will tell the Amyrlin their news -- that the Black Ajah, long thought only a hideous rumor, is all too real?… Read More

Earth by Ben Bova
A wave of lethal gamma radiation is expanding from the core of the Milky Way galaxy at the speed of light, killing everything in its path. The countdown to when the Death Wave will reach Earth and the rest of the solar system is at two thousand years.
Humans were helped by the Predecessors, who provided shielding generators that can protect the solar system. In return, the Predecessors asked humankind's help to save other intelligent species that are in danger of being annihilated.
But what of Earth? With the Death Wave no longer a threat to humanity, humans have spread out and colonized all the worlds of the solar system. The technology of the Predecessors has made Earth a paradise, at least on the surface. But a policy of exiling discontented young people to the outer planets and asteroid mines has led to a deep divide between the new worlds and the homeworld, and those tensions are about to explode into open war.
Tor, Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, 2019.

Elric of Melinbone (Elric Saga, Vol. 1) by Michael Moorcock
From World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock comes the first volume in his Elric of Melnibone series, brought to vivid life with stunning illustrations.
It is one of the most well-known and well-loved fantasy epics of the twentieth century: the story of Elric, emperor of the dying kingdom of Melnibone. For a hundred centuries the Melniboneans have ruled from the Dragon Isle of Imrryr. Now, after years of corruption and decadence, Elric's amoral cousin Prince Yyrkoon, the brother of his beloved Cymoril, sets his eyes on the Ruby Throne. Elric must face his treacherous cousin not as a warrior but as a sorcerer king once again in league with the ancient gods of Melnibone, the Chaos Lords, and thus sealing his inexorable fate.
Elric of Melnibone is the first volume in Michael Moorcock's incredible chronicle, which created fantasy archetypes that have echoed through the genre for generations. The beautiful, vivid… Read More