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The Casebooks of Captain Holloway: The Disappearance of Tom Pile (The Casebooks of Captain Holloway #1)
by Ian BeckOn a bitterly cold winter's night in 1900, a young boy disappears without trace from the forest near his home in the quiet village of Litton Cheney. He is never found, but the man he was with claims he was snatched by angels.Forty years later, Corporal Jack Carmody is sent to investigate strange reports of mysterious lights above Litton Cheney. The villagers suspect German bombers overhead, but Carmody knows there's something far more intriguing going on. And when a terrified boy appears in the graveyard, convinced it's the year 1900, it's up to Carmody and his boss - the charismatic Captain Holloway - to uncover the truth.
Casey Agonistes (Gateway Essentials)
by Richard M. MckennaThis fascinating collection from the Nebula Award-wining author contains the stories:Casey Agonistes, Hunter Come Home, The Secret Place, Mine Own Ways, Fiddler's Green
Cash Crash Jubilee: Book Two Of The Jubilee Cycle (Jubilee Cycle Ser. #1)
by Eli K. WilliamA cyber-dystopian thriller unlike any other.In a near future Tokyo, every action-from blinking to sexual intercourse-is intellectual property owned by corporations that charge licensing fees. A BodyBank computer system implanted in each citizen records their movements from moment to moment, and connects them to the audio-visual overlay of the ImmaNet, so that every inch of this cyber-dystopian metropolis crawls with information and shifting cinematic promotainment.Amon Kenzaki works as a Liquidator for the Global Action Transaction Authority. His job is to capture bankrupt citizens, remove their BodyBank, and banish them to BankDeath Camps where they are forever cut off from the action-transaction economy. Amon always plays by the rules and is steadily climbing the Liquidation Ministry ladder.With his savings accumulating and another promotion coming, everything seems to be going well, until he is asked to cash crash a charismatic politician and model citizen, and soon after is charged for an incredibly expensive action called "jubilee" that he is sure he never performed. To restore balance to his account, Amon must unravel the secret of jubilee, but quickly finds himself asking dangerous questions about the system to which he's devoted his life, and the costly investigation only drags him closer and closer to the pit of bankruptcy.In book one of the Jubilee Cycle, Cash Crash Jubilee, debut novelist Eli K. P. William wields the incisive power of speculative fiction to show how, in a world of corporate finance run amok, one man will do everything for the sake of truth and justice.
A Casino For Gods
by David E DresnerIt was a glorious time for the two teens, Glenda and Traveler! At home in their magical sanctuary, hidden in downtown Chicago, they immersed themselves in the city's festive winter holiday season. Sadly, their holiday celebrations are cut short. Theo, the sanctuary's protective god, tells them of an approaching great threat. The demigod jinn host is preparing to enter our world. They seek to defeat Theo.The malevolent fire creatures will arrive in the isolated Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania. They chose the fifth century, a chaotic, brutal time. Rampaging Hun armies battle Germanic tribes for control of the vast region. The host uses this turbulence to mask its presence as it plots the ambush of Theo. The teens arrive feeling like unarmed gladiators entering the high-walled arena of the Transylvanian Mountains. Death surrounds them. Armed only with their invisibility skill and their trust in each other, they proceed into the Carpathian abyss.
Casino Infernale: Secret History Book 7 (Secret History #7)
by Simon GreenMy name is Drood, Eddie Drood, but I should probably change that. My family has cast me out, but that doesn't mean the fight is over. Unfortunately, Eddie's had a falling out with his nearest and dearest - some of whom were trying to kill him, so he has a valid excuse. Now, he and his true love (and powerful witch), Molly Metcalf, are now in the employ of The Department of the Uncanny. Their Extremely Important Assignment is to attend Casino Infernale, an annual event held by the Shadow Bank, financiers of all global supernatural crime. Their mission: rig the game and bring the corrupt corporation crashing down. But at Casino Infernale, the stakes are high indeed - the winner takes all and the losers give up their souls . . . Casino Infernale is the seventh title in New York Times bestselling author Simon R. Green's Secret History series featuring Eddie Drood.
Casket Case: The unforgettable, tender and emotional small-town romance
by Lauren EvansHe's almost perfect . . . but he works for Death'Charming, original love story about grief. I loved it' SOPHIE COUSENS'This may be my favourite romance of the year' 5* NETGALLEY REVIEW'Tender and romantic' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'Okay five stars for the ~~VIIIIBES~~ alone' 5* NETGALLEY REVIEW------------Nora Clanton sells caskets. It wasn't her dream job, but it's the family business. She lives in a sleepy town in the middle-of-nowhere, and her only friends are decades older than her. Her life might be comfortable but sometimes she finds herself wanting more.Then Garrett Bishop turns up and sweeps her off her feet. He's handsome, charming and seems to have a good (if vague) job. There is one little thing though . . . death seems to follow him and rumours never stay buried in her tiny town.But when Nora finds out what Garrett has been hiding and all the ghosts left in his wake, she wonders whether it is time to lay their love to rest too . . .Brimming with characters you cannot help but fall for, Casket Case is a heartfelt small-town romance bursting with life, heart and light. It is The Dead Romantics meets The Good Place.----------'Quirky and delightfully macabre. I loved this!' CARLIE WALKER'Would happily read anything else Lauren Evans publishes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Romantic, poignant and totally original, I loved it' JESSICA GILMORE'I AM SO SEATED FOR THIS?????' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tender, sweet romance coupled with a poignant exploration of grief' JAMIE HARROW
Casper Candlewacks in Attack of the Brainiacs! (Casper Candlewacks #3)
by Ivan BrettGrab your glow in the dark trousers, Casper’s back in this third ridiculously hilarious, hilarously ridiculous madcap adventure.
Casper Candlewacks in Death by Pigeon! (Casper Candlewacks #1)
by Ivan BrettCasper Candlewacks is the only boy with any sense in a village full of idiots… a hilarious debut novel from the funniest new voice in young fiction.But don’t just take our word for it! Jeremy Strong has hailed it “a funny and engaging debut”.
Casper Candlewacks in the Claws of Crime! (Casper Candlewacks #2)
by Ivan BrettJeremy Strong described Ivan's first Casper Candlewacks book as a "funny and engaging debut". This is the triumphant follow-up from the funniest new voice in fiction and once again unsung hero, Casper must save the day.
Casper Candlewacks in the Time Travelling Toaster (Casper Candlewacks #4)
by Ivan BrettCasper Candlewacks is the only boy with any sense in a village full of idiots… the fourth and final instalment in the hilarious Casper Candlewacks series. Praise for Casper Candlewacks in Death by Pigeon: “a funny and engaging debut” JEREMY STRONG
The Cassandra Complex: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
by Holly SmaleA BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK'Utterly brilliant' Zoe Ball'This book is a treasure ... Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' Lindsey Kelk'Witty, touching and totally absorbing' Graeme Simsion'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' Joanne Harris'Deeply human, wildly original, and gut-warmingly funny' Emma Jane Unsworth'A brilliantly clever, twisty story that dazzles with its wit whilst touching our hearts' Sarah Haywood___________________Cassandra Penelope Dankworth is a creature of habit.She likes what she likes (museums, jumpsuits, her boyfriend Will) and strongly dislikes what she doesn't (mess, change, her boss drinking out of her mug). Her life runs in a pleasing, predictable order. Until now.She's just been dumped.She's just been fired.Her local café has run out of banana muffins.Then, something truly unexpected happens: Cassie discovers she can go back and change the past.Now, Cassie should be able to find a way to fix the life she accidentally obliterated. And with time on her side, how hard can it be...?The hotly anticipated adult novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of Geek Girl, Holly Smale. Published in the US as Cassandra in Reverse._________________________'This is a truly original novel, a war cry for you to be you and for me to be me' Laura Jane Williams'Instantly addictive and totally electric ... Holly Smale's writing is a breath of fresh air' Beth Reekles'An absolute gem of a novel' Margarita Montimore'Utter genius!' Catriona Silvey'I didn't want it to end, but I also couldn't stop reading. I really, really loved it' Keris Stainton'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' Sophie Irwin
Cassandra in Reverse: The unforgettable Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick
by Holly SmaleIf you had the power to change the past. . . where would you start? Cassie has never really fitted in. She remembers everything. Understands nothing. And consistently says the wrong thing.So when she gets dumped, fired AND her local café runs out of banana muffins - all in one day - it feels like the end of the world.But then Cassie discovers she has the power to go back and change things.With endless chances to get it right, can she stop it all from going wrong?As featured on Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2 Book Club, The Times & Daily Mail_________________________'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK'Totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS'Hilarious and heartwarming' WOMAN'S OWN'Gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'Truly original novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'Very clever' IRISH EXAMINER'IWonderful' DAILY MAIL'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN'Smart [and] funny' THE TIMES'A triumph' SUN'Clever [and] unusual' DAILY EXPRESS'Brilliantly clever' SARAH HAYWOOD'A witty read' SUN ON SUNDAYFirst published in the UK as The Cassandra Complex.
Cassie Palmer Series
by Karen ChanceClairvoyant Cassandra Palmer's magical powers are a mixed blessing-she may be able to contact spirits but sometimes this can be a whole lot more trouble than it's worth. Battling with vampires, feys and mages who all seek supremacy, Cassie must use her powers wisely in order to save herself - and the world. The Cassie Palmer Series includes Touch the Dark, Claimed by Shadow, Embrace the Night and Curse the Dawn.
The Cassini Division: Book Three: The Fall Revolution Series (Fall Revolutions #3)
by Ken MacLeodEllen May Ngwethu is a young woman with centuries of experience, no morality and the true knowledge. The world she knows is about to end.The Cassini Division, elite defence force of the Solar Union, sends her on a search for the man whose knowledge could save it. A search that takes her from space to the ruins of London, and back; from the margins of her socialist-anarchist world to its most dangerous edge. The Division's orbital forts around Jupiter are the front line in a centuries-long conflict with post-human AIs, whose intentions are unknown but whose powers once extended to shattering Ganymede and building a wormhole bridge to the far future. Their radio-borne viruses blanket the Solar System, keeping most of its resources from humanity's grasp.But are the post-humans less hostile than they seem?
Cast a Bright Shadow (Lionwolf #1)
by Tanith LeeLIONWOLF Son of both god and mortal, his destiny must be death or power everlasting. The setting is a world of eternal winter, where once thrived hit climates and exquisite luxury. Saphay, neglected daughter of a sub-king in the civilised west, is sent off to marry a leader of the barbaric Jafn...not realizing that her own father has arranged for her to be betrayed and abducted on his perilous journey. Escaping her pursuers, then dragged into the depths of an arctic sea, Saphay is miraculously discovered by her Jafn betrothed. She is still alive, though entombed in an ice pyramid, and their marriage proceeds as intended. However, when it becomes evident that Saphay is not only carrying a child already but is also the focus of a sorcerous and preternatural force, dark suspicions are aroused about the infant's true origin...Driven out into the icy wilderness to face certain death, Saphay somehow manages to reach unwelcome shelter. There her son can grow up safely in exile, while displaying all the skills of a future hero...and a future god.
Cast Adrift: Book One Of Reaching Out Of The Shadows
by Mannah PierceCast Adrift is the first part of a science fiction saga set in an interstellar world of the far future where Earth is merely a myth. Ean is queen of the Willow, a small ship with a Traditional crew who live in space and trade between the stars. Suddenly Tre, the laid back crew enforcer, is demanding that they dash to one system to pick up cabin boys and then divert to another to recruit an adolescent who is utterly unsuited to spacer life. Who is Jax? What is Rae? Why is the most powerful individual in Known Space interested in Kip? Most importantly, what is Tre up to?
Cast in Chaos: Cast In Chaos Cast In Ruin Cast In Peril (The Chronicles of Elantra #6)
by Michelle SagaraKaylin Neya is a Hawk, part of the elite force tasked with keeping the City of Elantra safe. Her past is dark, her magic uncontrolled and her allies unpredictable.
Cast In Courtlight: Cast In Shadow Cast In Courtlight Cast In Secret (The Chronicles of Elantra #2)
by Michelle SagaraIn Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with a more dangerous task.
Cast in Flame: Cast In Sorrow Cast In Flame Cast In Honor (The Chronicles of Elantra #11)
by Michelle SagaraAny day that starts with dragon arguments is going to be bad
Cast In Flight (Mira Ser.)
by Michelle SagaraNew York Times bestselling author Michelle Sagara returns to the city of Elantra with a thrilling tale rife with ancient magic, assassination attempts and political intrigue.
Cast In Fury: Cast In Secret Cast In Fury Cast In Silence (The Chronicles of Elantra #4)
by Michelle SagaraWhen a minority race of telepaths is suspected of causing a near-devastating tidal wave, Private Kaylin Neya is summoned to Court—and into a PR nightmare.
Cast In Honour: Cast In Sorrow Cast In Flame Cast In Honor (The Chronicles of Elantra #12)
by Michelle SagaraIn the aftermath of a vicious battle between darkness and light, the city of Elantra has emerged victorious. But Shadows continue to haunt every corner of its streets…
Cast in Peril: Cast In Chaos Cast In Ruin Cast In Peril (The Chronicles of Elantra #8)
by Michelle SagaraIt has been a busy few weeks for Private Kaylin Neva. In between angling for a promotion, sharing her room with the last living female Dragon and dealing with more refugees than anyone knew what to do with, the unusual egg she'd been given was ready to hatch.
Cast in Ruin: Cast In Chaos Cast In Ruin Cast In Peril (The Chronicles of Elantra #7)
by Michelle SagaraSeven corpses are discovered in the streets of a Dragon's fief. All identical, down to their clothing. Kaylin Neya is assigned to discover who they were, who killed them – and why. Is the evil lurking at the borders of Elantra preparing to cross over?