Patternmaster - format ePub

'A book that shifted my life... Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on Wild Seed'In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time... for sheer peculiar...

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower:After the near-extinction of humanity, a new kind of alien-human hybrid must come to terms with their identity -- before their powers destroy what...

In an "epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant" story of love and hate, two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the...

Now more relevant than ever, don’t miss this special collection from the New York Times bestselling author Octavia E. Butler!  Parable of the Sower: When global climate change and economic crises lead...

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower:After the near-extinction of the human race, one young man with extraordinary gifts will reveal whether the human race can learn from its past and...

Pochi scrittori hanno saputo aprire nuove riflessioni sulla contemporaneità partendo da premesse vertiginosamente fantastiche come quelle che troviamo nella narrativa di Octavia Butler. Perennemente sospese...

In un'America del futuro devastata dal cambiamento climatico, in cui le risorse si stanno esaurendo e il caos ha preso il sopravvento sulla legge, solo alcune piccole comunità isolate conservano una parvenza...

From a celebrated author, the thrilling sequel to The Parable of the Sower—a cautionary novel ahead of its time, perfect for fans of The Broken Earth trilogy. In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the...

From a celebrated, award-winning author, a modern classic about a young girl fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world, perfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin and Margaret Atwood. Fifteen-year-old Lauren...

An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower. In the far future,...

A powerful story of survival in unprecedented times, from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. In an alternate America marked by volatile class warfare, Blake Maslin is traveling with his...

È il 1976, l'anno del bicentenario dell'indipendenza americana. Dana e Kevin sono una coppia mista – lei nera, lui bianco – che guarda con fiducia al proprio futuro nella tollerante e progressista California....

In strange and uncertain times, where better to turn than Octavia E. Butler?Her honest, wise and hopeful words are for anyone who wants to shape our future into something good. They live on this little...

'Octavia Butler was playing out our very real possibilities as humans. I think she can help each of us to do the same' GLORIA STEINEM'Her evocative, often troubling, novels explore far-reaching issues...

From the celebrated author, the thrilling sequel to Parable of the Sower - an extraordinary novel ahead of its time.'In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time......

2024. Le nouveau président des États-Unis provoque une crise sans précédent. Dérèglement social et climatique, épidémies, pauvreté, violences… Dans ce décor post-apocalyptique, la barbarie règne, les...

Traduction de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Jessica Shapiro Préface de Jeanne-A Debats Être aux pouvoirs sans limite, Doro est un esprit ancien qui engendre des humains sur lesquels régner. Sa puissance...

Dana, jeune femme noire d’aujourd’hui, se retrouve propulsée au temps de l’esclavage dans une plantation du Sud et y rencontre ses ancêtres… UN ROMAN D’AVENTURE QUI EXPLORE LES IMPACTS DU RACISME, DU...

2032. Célèbre créatrice de jeux virtuels, Asha découvre le journal dans lequel sa mère Lauren a posé les bases de sa philosophie humaniste et pacifiste. Dans une Amérique au comble du chaos qui renoue...

Ma dernière nuit d’enfant commença par une visite. Les sœurs de T’Gatoi nous avaient attribué deux œufs stériles. Le premier, T’Gatoi le donna à ma mère, mon frère et mes sœurs ; l’autre, elle tenait...

Octavia E. Butler's ground-breaking masterpiece, with an original foreword by Ayòbámi Adébáyò.'A marvel of imagination, empathy and detail' NEW YORK TIMES'The marker you should judge all other time-travelling...

The extraordinary, prescient New York Times bestseller - a modern classic about a young girl fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.'If there is one thing scarier than a dystopian novel about...

È il 1976, l’anno del bicentenario dell’indipendenza americana. Dana e Kevin sono una coppia mista – lei nera, lui bianco – che guarda con fiducia al proprio futuro nella tollerante e progressista California....

Pochi scrittori hanno saputo aprire nuove riflessioni sulla contemporaneità partendo da premesse vertiginosamente fantastiche come quelle che troviamo nella narrativa di Octavia Butler. Perennemente sospese...

One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. When Lilith lyapo wakes...

'A book that shifted my life... Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on Wild Seed'Butler's evocative, often troubling novels explore far-reaching issues of race, sex, power and, ultimately,...

'A book that shifted my life... Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS'Will rewire the mind of whoever reads it... you don't emerge from the journey unaffected' NNEDI OKORAFOR A PATTERNIST...

'A book that shifted my life... Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on Wild Seed'A literary pioneer' VANITY FAIR on Octavia E. ButlerA PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK TWOThe baby's name is Mary,...

A young woman harnesses her newfound power to challenge the ruthless man who controls her, in this brilliant and provocative novel from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower.Mary is a treacherous...

THE COMPLETE PATTERNIST SERIES.'Unnervingly prescient and wise' YAA GYASIIncludes the novels WILD SEED, MIND OF MY MIND, CLAY'S ARK and PATTERNMASTER. 'A book that shifted my life... Epic, game-changing,...

Morgan has been lonely. She hasn't had a partner for a while and she's growing restless. Since the popularity of a certain Vampire series in the early 2000s, she's found that she can earn her way into...

What if your only chance of survival laid in the hands of a man who can't even remember his own name? Arakiba wakes up on a derelict ship run by ruthless Ozevroc aliens—galactic gangsters with no mercy...

Tomás had long resigned himself to the voices…Until he found his constant. Tomás's childhood passed by in a fog of mysterious voices that no one else could hear. Without a family or friend to keep his...

Sometime between the years of A.D. 81 and A.D. 96, a persecuted Christian called John the Divine went to the Greek island of Patmos and wrote the BOOK OF REVELATION. Theologians and scholars to this day...

A queen must take on many responsibilities. Her culture, her entire history, could become meaningless to the growth of a kingdom. Treasured stories held throughout youth are challenged. Enemies become...

While investigating the kidnappings of young, impoverished girls, Arianell Acraea uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving rogue Champions of Ares and forbidden sacrificial rituals fuelled by a magic...

The world has lost its magic - literally - and Fetch is done being a hero.Once a detective, all he wants now is to run his café in peace. Sunder City is still recovering from the sudden and violent end...

Cara's a professional healer. Archer's the worst patient ever.Both stubborn, dutiful, and renowned for their success—and taking on other people's burdens—they're drowning in responsibilities they can't...

Pondering the questions only kids would think to ask, this hilarious, poignant collection captures the wonder of a child's imagination, brought to life by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck.'A...

A coven of trans witches battles an evil AI in the magical coming-of-middle-age romp about love, loss, drag shows, and late capitalism. ​ On a morning much like any other, 30-something queer Brooklynite...

Lost Origins (Book One of the Majestic Chronicles) is an enthralling space odyssey set in a distant future where Earth is a lost legend. In this riveting tale, Maddy, a skilled smuggler, embarks on a...

“If you’re a fan of Stephen King and Stranger Things, then this is the book for you.” —Richard Chizmar, New York Times bestselling author Stranger Things meets The Walking Dead in this chilling novel...

A thrilling new novel based on the Paramount+ TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!While patrolling the borders of the Klingon Empire, Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise record...

Love is scary—but so are those haunting Lina’s new job in this cozy, romantic ghost story.In a Seattle sorority in 1936, two university students lost their lives. Seventy years later, the house has become...

In this enlightening, award-winning series that shows the human side of apocalypse, Reid Graham navigates life in a harsh far-future Canada following severe climate collapse. With water and food scarce...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

For the readers who are moody, feisty, and in another world may also be stabby. She's her Captain's protector, and he's a rival Captain who just couldn't mind his own business.A Grim Pirates Fantasy With...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

War is coming. But is it Hunters versus the other Supes, or is it far worse than that?Everything is going well with us. The new compound is nearly built, I have a mate; he's a Hunter turned into a Shifter,...