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The living dead are more alive than ever! Zombies have become more than an iconic monster for the twenty-first century: they are now a phenomenon constantly revealing as much about ourselves - and our fascination with death, resurrection, and survival - as our love for the supernatural or post-apocalyptic speculation. Our most imaginative literary minds have been devoured by these incredible creatures and produced exciting, insightful, and unflinching new works of zombie fiction. We've again dug up the best stories published in the last few years and compiled them into an anthology to feed your insatiable hunger...
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Dive, run, and soar
through this exhilarating special edition in the New York Times
bestselling series, with a story by Wild Born author, Brandon Mull.
In
the world of Erdas, there's a story of four noble animals who
sacrificed everything to protect their homes from the ambitions of a mad
king.
Briggan the Wolf, Uraza the Leopard, Jhi the Panda, and
Essix the Falcon. Long before they were spirit animals, the four were
still legends--Great Beasts, the most powerful beings to roam the wilds
of Erdas.
Aided by a brave resistance of humans and animals, they
gave their lives to protect the world from a threat more dangerous than
any it had seen before: their own kind. Wise and cunning, gentle and
ruthless, these are tales of the true heroes and villains in the war
that started it all.
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When strange accidents start happening around thirteen year-old necromancer Ennara and her friends, she must search for the mysterious stolen artifacts causing the attacks while learning the highest form of magic--the spells that could prevent the fruition of a terrible prophecy.
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The dark history of Spring House, a beautifully restored plantation mansion on the outskirts of New Orleans, has long been forgotten. But something sinister lurks beneath the soil of the old estate.
After heiress and current
owner Caitlin Chaisson is witness to her husband’s stunning betrayal at
her birthday party, she tries to take her own life in the mansion’s
cherished gazebo. Instead, the blood she spills awakens dark forces in
the ground below. Chaos ensues and by morning her husband has vanished
without a trace and his mistress has gone mad.
Nova, daughter to
Spring House’s groundskeeper, has always suspected that something
malevolent haunts the old place, and in the aftermath of the birthday
party she enlists Caitlin’s estranged best friend, Blake, to help her
get to the bottom of it. The pair soon realizes that the vengeance
enacted by this sinister and otherworldly force comes at a terrible
price.
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Galen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. It’s while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen's not fully convinced that Emma's the one he's been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help--no matter what the risk.
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"Help ghosts, stop a thief, and try not to die..."
Necromancer
Selene Vanream helps ghosts settle their affairs so they can move on.
But when breaking the rules gets her in trouble, she's bumped down to
tracking ghosts trying to avoid the afterlife. Ghosts like Ethan Lance,
who claims he was kicked out of his body when someone else jumped in.
Which might be plausible--if such a thing were possible. And if Micah,
Selene's partner, didn't pull her into an investigation of brutal
murders that lead directly back to Ethan.
But when the whole mess
puts Selene's life in danger, she suddenly has very personal reasons to
get Ethan's body back. Between her uncomfortable relationship with
Micah, and problems with her boss, Selene learns just how much trouble
it can be when you don't follow the rules...
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A YA Gamer Geek Comedy in the vein of Scott Pilgrim and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Ideal for fans of The Big Bang Theory, The Guild, and all things Joss Whedon.
WARNING:
There is no sex in this book. Your Kindle or other device will remain
at a pleasant room temperature. At no point will your panties drop. Your
significant other will be allowed to snore in peace as you read. You
may, however, laugh yourself out of commission.
Not too
long ago, in a town that, depending on your current location, is either
not super far or actually quite close... (insert Star Wars theme music here...)
It is a time of chaotic hormones.
Two nerdy gents home for winter break have discovered a female gamer at a midnight release.
During
the break, the gamer trio manages to reveal the game's secret boss, a
hidden enemy with enough power to destroy anything in its path.
Pursued
by other gamers who want to be the first to beat this boss, George and
Katie race to level up, and, in so doing, restore decency and sexual
activity to their personal galaxy...
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NY Times & USA Today bestselling author E.G. Foley presents The Gryphon Chronicles, an exciting new series of historical fantasy adventures that's as much fun for grownups as it is for kids. Strange new talents... Jake is a scrappy orphaned pickpocket living by his wits on the streets of Victorian London. Lately he's started seeing ghosts, and discovers he can move solid objects with his mind! He has no idea why. Next thing he knows, a Sinister Gentleman and his minions come hunting him. On the run for his life, Jake is plunged headlong into a mysterious world full of magic and deadly peril. A world that holds the secret to who he really is: the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family - with magical powers! But with treacherous enemies closing in, it will take all of his wily street instincts and the help of his friends - both human and magical - to solve the mystery of what happened to his parents and defeat the foes who never wanted the Lost Heir of Griffon to be found.
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A gripping fantasy set in medieval Bohemia
After
she has been charged with witchcraft, sixteen-year-old Talitha escapes
to the abandoned Cursed Lands and seeks the ancient cave of her
ancestors. In the deep woods, she starts to remember her ancestral lore
of healing and magical symbolism and receives guidance on how to survive
from the local spirits.
But soon she’s captured by two men, who
were sent to take her to the local justice. One is a brute, but the
other one is fatally attracted to her. After Talitha manages to escape
them, she finds her ancestral cave, but also another one at the highest
peak of the forest where a group of refugee women have established a
camp. By facing both the dark and bright side of her kin, Talitha learns
that what she thought was her curse, may yet become her gift.
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Past. Present. Future. Fate. They’re all connected. Before Zac Ryger discovered TEMPUS, a secret project developed by his father, it never dawned on him that time travel could be a curse. After accidentally using it, he must face the fact that his actions might have caused small changes to the timeline, setting in motion a chain of events that affects everyone around him. His journey forces him to face the ultimate question: Is fate fixed, or can events in time be changed?
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Two years ago, Sara's
husband left for the gym one morning...and never came back. His car was
found. He wasn't. Unbelievably, the police report said, "No foul play
suspected." There were a few unreliable sightings over the following
months, but little else.
Now, on the last day before summer break, her three children have gone missing from their schools, all at the same time.
And the note under her windshield wiper asks one simple question: Are you ready to play the game?
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When Elanor’s near-death
experience opens a door to a world inhabited by bold, beautiful Madeline, she
finds her life quickly spiraling out of control
Fourteen-year-old Elanor Moss has always been an outcast who fails at
everything she tries—she's even got the fine, white scars to prove it. Moving
was supposed to be a chance at a fresh start, a way to leave behind all the
pain and ugliness of her old life. But, when a terrible car accident changes
her life forever, her near-death experience opens a door to a world inhabited
by Madeline Torus . . . Madeline is everything Elanor isn’t: beautiful, bold,
brave. She is exactly what Elanor has always wanted in a best friend and
more—their connection runs deeper than friendship. But Madeline is not like
other girls, and Elanor has to keep her new friend a secret or risk being
labeled “crazy.” Soon, though, even Elanor starts to doubt her own sanity.
Madeline is her entire life, and that life is drastically spinning out of
control. Elanor knows what happens when your best friend becomes your worst
enemy. But what happens when your worst enemy is yourself?
Fourteen-year-old Elanor Moss has always been an outcast who fails at everything she tries—she's even got the fine, white scars to prove it. Moving was supposed to be a chance at a fresh start, a way to leave behind all the pain and ugliness of her old life. But, when a terrible car accident changes her life forever, her near-death experience opens a door to a world inhabited by Madeline Torus . . . Madeline is everything Elanor isn’t: beautiful, bold, brave. She is exactly what Elanor has always wanted in a best friend and more—their connection runs deeper than friendship. But Madeline is not like other girls, and Elanor has to keep her new friend a secret or risk being labeled “crazy.” Soon, though, even Elanor starts to doubt her own sanity. Madeline is her entire life, and that life is drastically spinning out of control. Elanor knows what happens when your best friend becomes your worst enemy. But what happens when your worst enemy is yourself?
Sarah's Game sounds really good! I will have to put that book on my TBR list, thanks for the recommendations!
ReplyDeleteI bought Backwards Compatible forever ago because it sounded like something my geeky heart would adore. I've not yet read it though. I really, really enjoyed The Program though. The sequel is equally amazing.
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My StS!
OOh very nice!! Lots of new ones to me but I LOVED Dorothy Must Die!! Incredible read! Congrats on the win too! Loved Of Poseidon as well!
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Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower :)
Nice haul! I got offered the Christopher Rice one as well, but as tempted as I was, I just don't see myself fitting in another October read.
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Great haul! Most of these are new to me, but I recognize a couple! I hope you enjoy all your goodies!
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http://addictreaders.blogspot.com/2014/09/stacking-shelves-71.html
Cool array of books! I've been curious about Christopher Rice for a while...
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Oh i really want to read Dorothy Must Die!
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Erin @ The Book Nut
Eep! I LOVED the program. It was such a good and touching book for me with a great amount of mystery and action. I want to read Dorothy Must Die so that's also exciting! I haven't read anything by Anna Banks because mermaids aren't really my thing but I may love it!
ReplyDeletePlease check out my haul (and leave a comment?), here!
- Nova @ Out of Time
Backward Compatible looks really fun! I like the cover design. Hope you enjoy it, and the others too.
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I am jealous of your stacks! I hope you enjoy you new books!
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I heard great things about Of Poseidon and I have the Vines so I hope it's good. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the wins! I still haven't picked up Poseidon, though love the cover! :)
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Kirsty @ StudioReads
Great haul this week- I hope you enjoy reading them:)
ReplyDeleteAditi @ lMy Stacking The Shelves
So many good ones, Dorothy Must Die, The Program! I really want to read Poseidon.
ReplyDeleteMissie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
So many great looking books. Dorothy Must Die is a wonderful one! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for your comment on Tynga's Reviews.
ReplyDeleteOohh I hope you enjoy THE PROGRAM, I think I wasn't in the right mood for it but it's good. DOROTHY MUST DIE was slow, but the ending was good. I think I had too high expectations for it. HAPPY Reading!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many books on here that I want to read. My eyes just got so wide at Sara's Game. I really want to read The Program, Dorothy Must Die, and Poseidon. I hope you have an amazing day. I'm following you on bloglovin&GFC and your blog is gorgeous!
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Rebecca @ Vicariously!
The Program was good but I still have to read the sequel. Enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteNice selection! Affairs of the dead looks pretty interesting so I might be adding that to my wishlist. And I can never resist some zombie fun! Enjoy your books and I'll be keen to see what you thought of them. Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteI *must* get a copy of Dorothy Must Die. It's everywhere in the blogging world at the moment ad I'm desperate to read it.
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I am definitely awed by your haul, Jamie. Spirit Animals has been on my TBR pile because Brandon Mull is a favorite author of mine. And Ennara looks very good. I just love unicorns. I might pick it up if I'm even in the mood of reading MG books.
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