In a secret war waged in worlds both virtual and real, the fates of nations depend on the definitive weapon. And that weapon is knowledge—knowledge to die for. . . .The race is heating up between the U.S. and China to develop a quantum computer with infinite capabilities to crack any enemy’s codes, yet keep secure its own secrets. The government that achieves this goal will win a crucial prize. No other computer system will be safe from the reach of this master mac...

Living Fossils are the Happiest Kind is a rare collection: it is both deeply thoughtful and hugely thought provoking. It is written with a masterly poetic skill: spare, exact, clever. It selects its subjects from among the most urgent problems facing our world, and it treats them with an astonishing mixture of scientific understanding, humour, compassion, and just a hint of world weariness. But this is no dry, didactic diatribe. The entire collection is infused with the poet's love of the ...

With his astonishing future vision, Howard V. Hendrix has emerged as one of the new masters of science fiction, drawing extraordinary praise for his debut novel, Lightpaths, "a taut...space-age slice of life" ( Publishers Weekly), and its "brilliant" (Locus) follow-up, Standing Wave.Now Hendrix meshes virtual reality, deep-space exploration, and human nature in a novel starkly breathtaking in its portrayal of the quest for meaning against a backd...

The J. Lloyd Eaton Conferences on Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature--long held at the University of California, Riverside--have been a major influence in the study of science fiction and fantasy for thirty years. The conferences have attracted leading scholars whose papers are published in Eaton volumes found in university libraries throughout the world.This collection brings together 22 of the best papers--most with new afterwords by the authors--presented in chronological or...

Despite the growing importance of economics in our lives, literary scholars have long been reluctant to consider economic issues as they examine key texts. This volume seeks to fill one of these conspicuous gaps in the critical literature by focusing on various connections between science fiction and economics, with some attention to related fields such as politics and government. Its seventeen contributors include five award-winning scholars, five science fiction writers, and a widely pub...

In the early decades of the twenty-first century, the most commonly held truth is that knowledge is power. Yet a select few men and women begin to suspect what few will admit: we know nothing at all.The world’s oil resources have dwindled. The rich are turning richer and the power-mongers are becoming more powerful. China and the United States dominate the globe in a geopolitical chess match. The human mind has merged with the cybergrid, yet the human race seems no...

"Superb ... a perfect horror for our imperfect age.” – The New York Times**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERThey were never girls, they were witches . . . .**They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, to give them up for adoption, and most important o...

‘Chillingly addictive’ – CosmopolitanAN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I’m going to have to do an evil thing to get out.’In this twisted, unforgettable horror, a group of young girls turn to a dark, ancient magic. From Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House and The Final Girl Support Group.

Dive into the heart of adventure with 'Swords Across Crowned Seas - 3 Classic Chivalric War Novels,' a compelling anthology that weaves together narrative threads of heroism, honor, and intrigue. This collection transports readers to times and lands where valiant combat and noble quests take center stage. Each novel, while distinct in its storytelling approach, dips into the rich tapestry of chivalric and martial tradition, highlighting the timeless themes of courage, sacrifice, and the pu...

Black Flags and Broken Maps: 4 Classic Corsairs, Islands, and Sea Mysteries dives into the tumultuous waters of literary maritime adventure, weaving together tales of piracy, enigmatic islands, and deep-sea secrets. The collection explores themes of exploration, deception, and the unknown, offering a varied tapestry of narrative styles from suspense to swashbuckler. Readers will find themselves captivated by the richly detailed worlds and the tension of high seas escapades, as each piece o...

In 1947, the U.S. Army left behind a secret when they closed Ft. Miles, Delaware. A threat so deadly, they buried it 1000 feet down in the Atlantic Ocean. Now, sixty years later, an oil rig drilling off the coast of Delaware has hit something.Now one man holds the key to the survival of the planet.

Edgar Award Finalist: This Miami crime thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author is "an exhilarating debut [and] a sizzling page-turner" ( Publishers Weekly).Gail Connor is a fast-rising attorney in a major South Florida law firm, about to make partner—until her life is derailed by the discovery of her sister's body in the Everglades. What at first appears to be a suicide soon becomes a homicide investigation with Gail as the prime suspect. ...