In the distant future, one ship stands between order and chaos!Decades of war has caused the United States Alliance to put their last hopes into a massive space battleship: The U.S.S. Moonhawk. The Moonhawk itself is the largest ship ever created by human hands; with enough firepower to destroy an entire planet in the blink of an eye. Circumstances force the launch date to be moved up and the Moonhawks adventures are nearly ended before they ever begin!Enter the Outsiders: On the surface, they are normal human beings. Underneath they are very powerful psionics with the ability to do fantastic feats with the power of their minds. Could they be the next step in human evolution?****When trouble starts on a remote outpost, the Moonhawk and her crew are called out to investigate, but all is not as it seems when the Outsiders are involved. Are they acting alone, or are they receiving help from the Alliances arch nemesis: The Crysallian Collective? Discover the truth with our intrepid crew as they try to figure out who is theInside Outsider!
Sammy wants to be a cartoon character and live in the cartoon realm forever, but that isn?t as easy as it sounds. One cartoon in particular will do whatever it takes to keep Sammy out for good. But can Sammy destroy what he himself created?Frankie is a paranormal buff. He and his friends investigate an abandoned insane asylum in the hopes of capturing ghostly activity on film, but not all of the asylum?s residents are welcoming to the idea. In fact, some are down right mean about it. Soon it becomes less about getting good pictures and more about just getting out.Cree must carry out a dangerous plan already put into motion. When she disappears, Sammy and Frankie set out to find her and soon her mission becomes their mission. Though they are too late to save Cree, it isn?t too late for her to save them.
Catherine (Cat) Hill doesn't date men. She plays them. Come into Cat's world, she'll show you how the game is played. Exactly how to lure men, make them your toys, and then after the last move is made, leave them. Cat is a master of the game, until she meets Julian, the one man she can't play. Can Cat still win when her past comes back and her game plan goes awry
The immortal Aes Sidhe are dying, cursed for causing the original sin. Mankind was their downfall. Mankind will be their salvation. Moira was chosen by the Sidhe council to cross the veil and save their people. Her heart is full of hope. She dreams of love in a life beyond Gaia’s reflection among humanity. But the human world is not the stuff of children’s tales. Infernal beings, demons, and wrathful spirits roam. Sin has seeped into the souls of man. Moira steps beyond the gateway to a shattered world. Can she fulfill her mission to save the fae? Or will she succumb to the dark forces that seek to ensnare and destroy her?
Danger has always been a part of Jie's work as a demon hunter. From generation to generation, the mantle has passed on mother to daughter. A calling tied to their blood line that grants them power over darkness, a sacred blessing for the betterment of mankind. In the fall out of World War 2, Jie has immigrated from Taiwan to the United States but something new is stirring in the shadows and hunting Jie in the streets of Philadelphia. What do these American Demons want from Jie and her daughter, Lisa? Touching the Abyss: The Devil collects all of Salient Caligation Chapter 3.
Touching the Abyss exists in a parallel reality of the Earth we know. The places and the people look and act the same, but those dark places that scare and frighten us are much clearer, and the monsters that lurk in the dark are very real. Humans broker deals with demons for power and love. But what happens when a human has a change of heart? In a world absent the presence of angels, where only demons walk alongside us, is there anyone that can save us? From the darkness come demon hunters, mages, and others that dedicate their lives as bulwarks against what lurks in the shadows. Here in are the tales of those who have touched the abyss. Chapter 1 - The 8 of Swords: The immortal Aes Sidhe are dying, cursed for causing the original sin. Mankind was their downfall. Mankind will be their salvation. Moira was chosen by the Sidhe council to cross the veil and save their people. Her heart is full of hope. She dreams of love in a life beyond gaia’s reflection among humanity. But the human world is not the stuff of children’s tales. Infernal beings, demons, and wrathful spirits roam. Sin has seeped into the souls of man. Moira steps beyond the gateway to a shattered world. Can she fulfill her mission to save the fae? Or will she succumb to the dark forces that seek to ensnare and destroy her? Chapter 2 - The Devil: Danger has always been a part of Jie's work as a demon hunter. From generation to generation, the mantle has passed on from mother to daughter. A calling tied to their bloodline that grants them power over darkness, a sacred blessing for the betterment of mankind. But something new is stirring in the shadows and hunting Jie in the streets of Philadelphia. What do these American Demons want from Jie and her daughter, Lisa? Chapter 3 - The Lovers: When a priest turns up at Caitlin's door with a demon in pursuit, she must decide to help him or leave him to his fate. What does the demon know about what Caitlin wants and who is this woman they keep referencing? Why does the priest have a demon claiming a contract with him? Love, death, and sacrifice collide in The Lovers.
The crew of the Starship Moonhawk has returned to Earth for some much needed R&R after their pitched battle with the Fezzini Federation, but the Galaxy has other plans. A stray planet threatens to collide with a primitive paradise, but due to a peace treaty, the United Star Alliance is powerless to help. As the clock ticks down to destruction, a team of daring and misguided young sailors steal the Moonhawk from her berth on Earth. When he learns his own son is behind the theft, Admiral Cobalt must catch the rogue operatives and make a decision that may irrevocably change Galactic politics, or at the very least leave him estranged from his own family...forever!
A new novel in the popular and exciting science fiction Liaden Universe® series. Over a half million Liaden Universe® books sold with an audience that keeps growing! Beset by the angry remnants of the Department of the Interior, challenged at every turn by opportunists on their new homeworld of Surebleak, and somewhat low on funds, Clan Korval desperately needs to reestablish its position as one of the top trading clans in known space. To this end, Master Trader Shan yos'Galan, aboard Korval's premier trade ship, Dutiful Passage, is on a mission to establish new business associations and to build a strong primary route that links well with existing Loops and secondary routes. But reestablishing trade and preserving the lives of the few remaining members of the clan aren't all of Korval's problems. Matters come to a head as Dutiful Passage, accustomed to being welcomed and feted at those ports on its call-list, finds itself denied docking, and blacklisted, while agents of the DOI mount armed attacks on others of Korval's traders, under the very eyes of port security systems. Traveling with Dutiful Passage on this unsettling journey is Padi yos'Galan, the master trader's heir and his apprentice. Padi is eager to make up for time lost due to Korval's unpleasantness with the Department of the Interior. She is also keeping a secret so intense that her coming of age, and perhaps her very life, is threatened by it. About Alliance of Equals: " . . . continues to delight with genteel interactions between mild-spoken characters who are capable of great passions and swift actions, and its immense scope encompasses a well-realized and comfortable universe."—Publishers Weekly About series prequel Dragon in Exile: “[S]prawling and satisfying. . . . Space opera mixes with social engineering, influenced by Regency-era manners and delicate notions of honor. . . . [I]t’s like spending time with old friends . . .”—Publishers Weekly About Necessity's Child: “Compelling and wondrous, as sharp and graceful as Damascus steel, Necessity's Child is a terrific addition to Lee & Miller's addictive series.”—#1 New York Times best seller, Patricia Briggs About the Liaden Universe® series: “Every now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels and stories.”—Anne McCaffrey “These authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets better.”—Elizabeth Moon “[D]elightful stories of adventure and romance set in a far future. . .space opera milieu. It’s all a rather heady mix of Gordon R. Dickson, the Forsythe Saga, and Victoria Holt, with Lee and Miller’s own unique touches making it all sparkle and sizzle. Anyone whose taste runs toward SF in the true romantic tradition can’t help but like the Liaden Universe.”—Analog “[T]he many fans of the Liaden universe will welcome the latest…continuing young pilot Theo Waitley’s adventures.”—Booklist on Saltation “[A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly entertained. . .[T]he authors' craftsmanship is top-notch.”—Publishers Weekly on Lee and Miller’s popular Liaden Universe® thriller, I Dare
Thirty_three shorter tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time in two mega_volumes._ Seventeen tales to start with in Volume One! The nationally best_selling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados for their wit, world_building, strong characterizations, tender romance, and edge_of_the_chair action. Since 1995, Sharon Lee and Steve Miller also created shorter tales, illuminating additional facets of the Liaden experience. Here is a vast tapestry of tales of the scouts, artists, traders, priestesses, sleight of hand magicians, and pilots who fill the Liaden Universe® with the excitement, action, and romance that readers of the hit series have come to adore._ At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
