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'IF YOU LIKE SCIENCE FICTION YOU WILL LOVE THIS. . . A ROLLICKING
GOOD READ' Scotsman on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MACLEOD'S BEST BOOK
TO DATE' SFX on Beyond the Hallowed Sky THE FERMI ARE AWAKE. With
the invention of faster-than-light travel there is nowhere that
humanity cannot go. New worlds are discovered, but with them come
new dangers. At the heart of the discovery is the Fermi, mysterious
beings that have survived on alien worlds for longer than humanity
has existed. But now the Fermi are awakening, and they do not seem
pleased to find humans in their midst. But for Lakshmi Nayak and
the crew of the Fighting Chance, danger is a lot closer to home.
Their search for answers will take them to places, and worlds, they
never expected. Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod returns with
book two in the Lightspeed trilogy, a gripping tale of first
contact and dark conspiracies set among the stars. Praise for Ken
MacLeod: 'An exceptional blend of international politics, hard
science, and first contact' Michael Mammay, author of the
Planetside series on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MacLeod is up there
with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you
absolutely have to read' SFX 'Prose as sleek and fast as the
technology it describes. . . watch this man go global' Peter F.
Hamilton on Star Fraction 'Ken MacLeod has an enviable track record
of extrapolating from current trends to produce mind-bending novels
of ideas' Guardian Also by Ken MacLeod: Lightspeed Beyond the
Hallowed Sky Fall Revolution The Star Fraction The Stone Canal The
Cassini Division The Sky Road Engines of Light Cosmonaut Keep Dark
Light Engine City Corporation Wars Trilogy Dissidence Insurgence
Emergence Novels The Human Front Newton's Wake Learning the World
The Execution Channel The Restoration Game Intrusion Descent
Before the movie, this is the novel that gave life to Hawkeye Pierce, Trapper John, Hot Lips Houlihan, Frank Burns, Radar O'Reilly, and the rest of the gang that made the 4077th MASH like no other place in Korea or on earth. The doctors who worked in the Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) during the Korean War were well trained but, like most soldiers sent to fight a war, too young for the job. In the words of the author, "a few flipped their lids, but most of them just raised hell, in a variety of ways and degrees." For fans of the movie and the series alike, here is the original version of that perfectly corrupt football game, those martini-laced mornings and sexual escapades, and that unforgettable foray into assisted if incompleted suicide--all as funny and poignant now as they were before they became a part of America's culture and heart.
From the bestselling author of The White Donkey, a heartbreaking
and visceral graphic novel set against the stark beauty of
Afghanistan's mountain villages that examines prejudice and the
military remnants of colonialism. In this hotly anticipatednew work
from Maximilian Uriarte, creator of the popular Terminal Lance
comics and The White Donkey, tells a thrillingly cinematic
(Publishers Weekly) story of the personal cost of war and the power
of human connection. Lapis Lazuli is a rich blue semiprecious
gemstone found deep in the Sar-i-sang mountains of Afghanistan's
Badakhshan province. For thousands of years it has sustained the
nearby mining villages, whose inhabitants lived peacefully in the
mountainous landscape--until the Taliban, known in the region as
the Horsemen, came to seek the riches stored deep beneath the
earth. Taliban rule has turned the stone into a conflict mineral,
as they steal and sell it for their own gain. At the behest of the
fledgling Afghan government, seeking to wrest back control of the
province, United States Marines are sent into the mountains. A
platoon led by their eager and naive commander, First Lieutenant
Roberts, and a stoic, fierce squad leader, Sergeant King, must
overcome barriers of language and culture in this remote region to
win the locals' trust, and their freedom from Taliban rule. Along
the way, they must also wrestle with their demons--and face
unimaginably difficult choices. A sweeping yet intimate story about
brutality, kindness, and the remnants of colonialism, Battle Born:
Lapis Lazuli is an epic saga from the voice of a new generation of
military veterans.
'Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot from
start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of A
Burning Sea Conflict flares once more in Saxony...March, AD 773.
Bjarki Bloodhand is now Fire Born - a legendary berserker inhabited
by the ferocious spirit of a bear in battle. Yet he has sworn never
again to allow that sacred rage to possess him, lest he for ever
lose himself in the madness like his father. Tor Hildarsdottir
yearns to save pagan Saxony from the grip of the Christian Franks,
who now occupy half the region. But she also has serious problems
closer to home with her fast-growing pet bear cub, Garm, and,
worse, she seems to be falling in love. Widukind, new lord of the
Saxons, is on a mission to reconquer the lands of his fathers from
the Franks. He will stop at nothing to win the hearts of the men
and women of the North, and bind them to his cause. But will they
follow the Saxon Wolf in an unwinnable war? And will Bjarki join
them? The epic second novel in the Fire Born saga, perfect for fans
of Bernard Cornwell, Giles Kristian, and Matthew Harffy. Praise for
The Saxon Wolf 'Donald has spun another terrific yarn, skilfully
interweaving heart-thumping action sequences with a compelling
plot... his writing is original and completely convincing. The
Saxon Wolf is another step forward and a step up in the Fire Born
series. Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot
from start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of
A Burning Sea Praise for The Last Berserker, Volume One in the Fire
Born series'Donald has taken the legendary berserkers, those
frothing-at-the-mouth shield-biters, and made them human, which
once again proves that Donald is a writer not only at the top of
his game, but of the game ... It is a wonderful, rich and violent
brew. I welcome Angus Donald to the shield wall of Viking fiction
like a thirsty man welcomes a mead-brother to the feast ... A tale
worthy of the skalds' Giles Kristian, author of the Raven series
'With The Last Berserker, Donald has given us the first cut of some
serious Dark Age beef. By turns heart-racing, intriguing, and
touching, this is not a book for the faint-hearted - I can't wait
for more' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea 'The Last
Berserker strikes with the thundering power of Thor's hammer...
rich with the earthy depth, historical detail, intrigue, violence
and adventure that we expect from Donald. But it is Bjarki and Tor
that make The Last Berserker stand out... Donald's masterful
creations will live on in the imagination long after the final
page' Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles 'A
wonderful, blood-soaked tale of redemption and revenge, set amidst
the eighth century clash of civilisations between Pagan Vikings and
Christian Franks, by a master of the genre' Saul David, author of
Zulu Hart 'Loved this tale of a berserker facing up against the
tidal wave of Charlemagne's expansion. Great characters,
brilliantly paced and explosive, gritty battle-scenes. Highly
recommended' John Gwynne, author of Malice 'Well researched detail
and stunning battle scenes make The Last Berserker a white knuckle
ride. A thrilling, up-all-night read' C. R. May, author of The Day
of the Wolf 'I loved it. Bjarki and Tor are great characters,
instantly relatable. The depth of the immersion in their world and
their values gives the book authenticity and weight' Cecelia
Holland, author of The Soul Thief
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Winner of the National Book Award for Fiction "Redeployment is
hilarious, biting, whipsawing and sad. It's the best thing written
so far on what the war did to people's souls." -Dexter Filkins, The
New York Times Book Review Selected as one of the best books of the
year by The New York Times Book Review, Time, Newsweek, The
Washington Post Book World, Amazon, and more Phil Klay's
Redeployment takes readers to the frontlines of the wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan, asking us to understand what happened there, and
what happened to the soldiers who returned. Interwoven with themes
of brutality and faith, guilt and fear, helplessness and survival,
the characters in these stories struggle to make meaning out of
chaos. In "Redeployment", a soldier who has had to shoot dogs
because they were eating human corpses must learn what it is like
to return to domestic life in suburbia, surrounded by people "who
have no idea where Fallujah is, where three members of your platoon
died." In "After Action Report", a Lance Corporal seeks expiation
for a killing he didn't commit, in order that his best friend will
be unburdened. A Morturary Affairs Marine tells about his
experiences collecting remains-of U.S. and Iraqi soldiers both. A
chaplain sees his understanding of Christianity, and his ability to
provide solace through religion, tested by the actions of a
ferocious Colonel. And in the darkly comic "Money as a Weapons
System", a young Foreign Service Officer is given the absurd task
of helping Iraqis improve their lives by teaching them to play
baseball. These stories reveal the intricate combination of
monotony, bureaucracy, comradeship and violence that make up a
soldier's daily life at war, and the isolation, remorse, and
despair that can accompany a soldier's homecoming. Redeployment has
become a classic in the tradition of war writing. Across nations
and continents, Klay sets in devastating relief the two worlds a
soldier inhabits: one of extremes and one of loss. Written with a
hard-eyed realism and stunning emotional depth, this work marks
Phil Klay as one of the most talented new voices of his generation.
In response to the growing use of sophisticated digital encryption
to conceal potential threats to the United States, the National
Security Agency has ushered forth the new dawn of
intelligence-gathering techniques. The top-secret initiative is
dubbed Third Echelon. Its existence denied by the U.S. government,
Third Echelon deploys a lone field operative. He is sharp, nearly
invisible, and deadly. And he has the right to spy, steal, destroy,
and assassinate to protect American freedoms. His name is Sam
Fisher. He is a Splinter Cell (R).
'There is a fury in England that none shall suppress - and when it
breaks forth it will shake the throne' 1264 Storm clouds are
gathering as Simon de Montfort and the barons of the realm
challenge the power of Henry III. The barons demand reform; the
crown demands obedience. England is on the brink of civil war. Adam
de Norton, a young squire devoted to the virtues of chivalry, longs
only to be knighted, and to win back his father's lands. Then a
bloody hunting accident leaves him with a new master: the devilish
Sir Robert de Dunstanville, who does not hesitate to use the
blackest stratagems in pursuit of victory. Following Robert
overseas, Adam is introduced to the ruthless world of the
tournament, where knights compete for glory and riches, and his new
master's methods prove brutally effective. But as England plunges
into violence, Robert and Adam must choose a side in a battle that
will decide the fate of the kingdom. Will they fight for the king,
for de Montfort - or for themselves? Searingly vivid and richly
evocative, Battle Song is tale of friendship and chivalry, rivalry
and rebellion, and the medieval world in all its colour and
darkness.
'Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about
Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with
intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer
is a suspenseful journey' Quarterdeck 1812. Arriving back in
England after his successes in the Adriatic, Captain Sir Thomas
Kydd is bestowed with honours. In London he's greeted by the Prince
Regent who, despite Kydd's protestations that he's happy with his
present command, insists he be given a bigger ship - HMS Thunderer,
a 74-gun ship of the line. But she's old, and being part of a
standing fleet Kydd's chances of further fame and distinction are
slim indeed. Winning over his new command is fraught with
challenges. A hostile crew, abysmal levels of gunnery and
sail-handling capabilities are intolerable to a fighting captain
like Kydd. With the ship short of men and no incentives to attract
more, can he ever bring Thunderer to a proper state of fighting
preparedness? Kydd is sent to reinforce the Baltic squadron as
Bonaparte's vast army invades Russia. News reaches him of French
victory at the Battle of Borodino. The road to Moscow is now open.
To avert total French victory, Kydd must lead a vital convoy
through battle and tempest to the aid of Britain's last ally.
Praise for Julian Stockwin's Kydd series 'Paints a vivid picture of
life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' Daily Express 'This heady
adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail'
Nautical Magazine 'Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill
with this book' Historical Naval Society
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The eighth action-packed Victorian military adventure featuring
hero Jack Lark: soldier, leader, imposter. Expect hard fighting,
dangerous bandoleros and double-crossing aplenty as Jack arrives in
Mexico. A must-read military adventure for fans of Bernard Cornwell
and Simon Scarrow. Dusty deserts, showdowns under the blistering
sun, bloodthirsty bandoleros, rough whisky and rougher men. Bullets
fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds in The Lost Outlaw.
This is classic Jack Lark in a classic western...an exceptionally
entertaining historical action adventure' Louisiana, 1863. Jack
Lark is on the long and lonely road to nowhere, the battlefield
behind him. But soon his soldier skill lands him a job, and a new
purpose - defending a valuable wagon train of cotton as it journeys
down through Texas to Mexico. Working for another man, let alone
the volatile Brannigan, isn't going to be easy. And with the Deep
South's most infamous outlaws hot on their trail, Jack knows he is
living on borrowed time. As they cross the border, Jack quickly
discovers that the usual rules of war don't apply. He will have to
fight to survive, and this time the battle might prove one he could
lose. Praise for the Jack Lark series: 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell
'Enthralling' The Times 'You feel and experience all the emotions
and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in
one sitting' Parmenion Books
The first-ever collection of Aaniiih/Gros Ventre narratives to be
published in the Aaniiih/Gros Ventre language, this book contains
traditional trickster tales and war stories. Some of these stories
were collected by Alfred Kroeber in 1901, while others are
contemporary, oral stories, told in the past few years. As with the
previous titles in the First Nations Language Readers series,
Aaniiih/Gros Ventre Stories comes with a complete glossary and
provides some grammar usage. Delightfully illustrated, each story
is accompanied by an introduction to guide the reader through the
material. The Aaniiih/Gros Ventre people lived in the Saskatchewan
area in the 1700s, before being driven south during the 1800s to
the Milk River area in Montana, along the USA/Canada border.
"Superb...an appropriate homage"-Marilyn Stasio, New York Times The
much-anticipated final installment in Ariana Franklin's popular
Mistress of the Art of Death historical mystery series, finished by
the author's daughter after her death. England. 1191. After the
death of her friend and patron, King Henry II, Adelia Aguilar,
England's vaunted Mistress of the Art of Death, is living
comfortably in retirement and training her daughter, Allie, to
carry on her craft-sharing the practical knowledge of anatomy,
forensics, and sleuthing that catches murderers. Allie is already a
skilled healer, with a particular gift for treating animals. But
the young woman is nearly twenty, and her father, Rowley, Bishop of
Saint Albans, and his patron, the formidable Queen Eleanor of
Aquitaine, have plans to marry Allie to an influential husband . .
. if they can find a man who will appreciate a woman with such
unusual gifts. When a friend in Cambridgeshire falls ill, Allie is
sent to Ely, where her path will cross with Lord Peverill, a young
aristocrat who would be a most suitable match for the young healer.
But when Allie arrives, all is chaos. A village girl has
disappeared-and she's not the first. Over the past few months,
several girls from the villages surrounding Ely have vanished. When
the body of one of the missing is discovered, Allie manages to
examine the remains before burial. The results lead her to suspect
that a monstrous predator is on the loose. Will her training and
her stubborn pursuit of the truth help her find the killer...or
make her the next victim? A richly detailed, twisty thriller, Death
and the Maiden is historical mystery at its finest-and a superb
final episode in Ariana Franklin's much-loved, much-acclaimed
series.
After saving the Empire's richest province from a foreign army,
Marcus and the men who protect him have been in hiding. Their lives
will be forfeit if they are seen in Rome. But times have changed.
Marcus's protector, the patrician legion commander Scaurus, has
been summoned home by his mentor, a powerful senator who has
decided he must act to save the empire from its debauched ruler's
reign of terror. Rome is a hotbed of conspiracy and treachery: and
the senator is not the only contender for power. The emperor
himself plans to destroy those he mistrusts and no-one is safe.
Marcus is assigned his own, unique role in the conspiracy. He will
become a gladiator once more. But this time, his only opponent will
be Commodus himself . . .
1936: When a favor to a friend leaves Cal Jardine caught up in the
Spanish Civil War, he finds himself with an interesting assortment
of fighters. His new compatriots are a group of athletes in
Barcelona for the People's Olympiad. Together, they make an
effective team and are primed for the fight; however, with a
communist fanatic in the ranks, trouble is brewing. Even worse, a
murderous betrayal lies ahead which threatens not just the fight,
but Jardine himself. From the street battles of Barcelona to the
fighting in the countryside, Jardine finds action as well as
friendship-but will he have suitable revenge on his betrayer?
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