On the Train - format ePub

The year is 1597. For nearly a decade, the island of Britain has been under the rule of King Philip in the name of Spain. The citizenry live under an enforced curfew - and in fear of the Inquisition's...

A terrible civil war was tearing apart the kingdom of Detina, a land which could no longer be half serf and half free. When the new ruler, King Avram, decided to liberate the blond serfs upon which the...

When Avram became King of Detina, he intended to liberate the blonde serfs from their ties to the land. The northern provinces, who would not accept his lordship, seceded from Detina, choosing Avram's...

The death of a duke leads to a bloody war, as the King of Algarve moves swiftly to reclaim the duchy which was lost during a previous conflict. But country after country is pulled into war, as alliances...

For hundreds of years, the rulers of Avornis sought to reclaim the Scepter of Mercy, their only protection from the fallen god known as the Banished One. They all failed. Now the burden rests on the shoulders...

As the Derlavaian War rages into its last and greatest battles, allied nations manoeuvre for positions against each other in a postwar world. But before that time can come, the forces of Algarve, Unkerlant...

Four hundred years ago the kingdom of Avornis lost the Scepter of Mercy, long the property of its kings - and the key to its destiny. All attempts to retrieve it have failed horribly. But without it,...

What if history had taken a different path, made a detour, and deviated just a little bit from the road it chose? Here, Harry Turtledove explores such "what ifs" in twenty alternate-history stories ranging...

Preorder Price Special. Price will change to $9.99 upon publication. "All will be impressed by Turtledove's immersive ancient world."—Publishers Weekly A new novel by one of the most acclaimed writers...

"Owls to Athens demonstrates Turteltaub's excellent research skills … an entertaining and intelligent story"—SF Site"Scholar and bestselling author [Turteltaub], encapsulates his vision of the ancient...

Is travelling on The Train a means to an end…a way to complete one's journey…or is The Train the destination itself, rolling endlessly through realms both magical and mechanical?And what of Javan, the...

Menedemos, the young dashing sea captain, and his helper (and cousin) the scholarly Sostratos, are back in their third adventure.This time around the two cousins end up in the Sacred Land, Jerusalem,...

“Scholar and bestselling author [Turteltaub], encapsulates his vision of the ancient world through the eyes of these two engaging merchants.”—Historical Novel Society “A mountain of solid scholarship...

This is second part of the Great War trilogy (after American Front) and the 4th volume in Harry Turtledove's epic alternative history of the USA, in which the South is victorious in the American Civil...

Alien invaders from another star system have attacked the Earth, wreaking massive destruction and havoc with their terrifyingly advanced military technology. Humans are forced to unearth secret caches...

Heinrich Gimpel is a respected officer with the Oberkommando Wehrmachts office in Berlin. His wife is a common hausfrau, raising his three precious daughters the same way he was raised - to be loyal,...

The grand conflict for control of the continent of Derlavai rages on, in a battle with all the drama and terror of the Second World War-only the bullets are beams of magical fire, the tanks and submarines...

From Harry Turtledove, bestselling author and critically acclaimed master of the short story, comes a classic collection of science fiction tales and what-if scenarios. In narratives ranging from fantastic...

Turtledove's alternate history of a century-long American civil war continues . . . The second book in the Settling Accounts sequence takes the story to 1942, during an utterly different World War II.The...

Turtledove's alternate history of America in the last 150 years continues . . . The final book in the American Empire sequence takes the violent American civil war (which has become a world war) to the...

As the sun gleamed off the gilded domes of Videssos the city, Abivard, marshal of Makuran and son of Godarz, pondered the impossible. How could he carry out the command of Sharbaraz, King of Kings, to...

Lost for more than four hundred years, the Scepter of Mercy lies beyond the reach of the kingdom of Avornis, in the lands corrupted by the Banished One. Cast from heavens to an earthy exile, the Banished...

In the fourth volume of the Settling Accounts sequence it is 1945, and the war between the northern and southern American states that began in 1861 ends at last, as the most inventive and enthralling...

1945: Russian troops have entered Berlin, and are engaged in a violent orgy of robbery, rape, and revenge...Wehrmacht officer Hasso Pemsel, a career soldier on the losing end of the greatest war in history,...

In his previous 'Darkness' books - Into the Darkness, Darkness Descending, and Through the Darkness - bestselling author Harry Turtledove has been telling an epic tale of a world at war; a dark mirror...

In this sequel to the bestselling INTO THE DARKNESS, the country of Algarve is successful in its blitzkrieg tactics, but becomes bogged down in the desolate winter of Unkerlant, its main enemy. Algarve's...

With the arrival of spring, the Emperor Maniakes vows to unleash his battle-hardened troops against the enemy capital, where a hated despot sits arrogantly upon the throne.But from the moment Maniakes...

Menedemos, the dashing young sea captain, and his helper (and cousin),  the scholarly Sostratos, are back in a new adventure.Soon after their successful return to Rhodes, the two cousins find that  Greece...

Menedemos, the young dashing sea captain, and his helper,  the scholarly Sostratos, are sea-traders from the Greek island of Rhodes. Fearless sailors, they will travel any distance to make a profit or...

Videssos was beset by enemies. A pretender held the throne - a despot who cared little that barbarian hordes and rival realms carved away at his empire, so long as the wealth and booty of the land satisfied...

The snow came early this year.And it's not leaving.High in the northern wilderness, the tiny mountain town of Keelridge is used to long winters — but nothing like this. A record-breaking storm has buried...

The world of Navaram has been tarnished in violence and destruction ever since the Anduru clan waged the Great War on the Pugal clan many years ago in the pursuit of power. There is only one solution...

Jax wants it all; the kingdom of Eyre and its queen - Cassidy. In his eyes, she made the wrong choice; chose the wrong prince. Now, he will stop at nothing to convince her to change her mind, or he'll...

Once upon a time, there was this guy who took his lavish lifestyle for granted. At least until he suffered a loss like no other. He grew to be cynical, reckless, full of anger, and bad decisions.And now...

Sixteen years into her training, sorceress Moira Darrow is finally going to the capital of Myrcia to serve as an assistant court sorcerer.  Her teacher, Lady Jorunn, wants her to watch and learn, but...

Ruthless. Calculating. Guarded. Melusi Xaba's reputation precedes him. He is a man that puts himself first, he is feared and he knows it. He demands respect and people grant him but when he kidnaps Melokuhle,...

Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has no choice but to return to her grandmother's coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad.While she tries to find...

154 years too late. A ship full of ghosts. And a pirate queen who won't let her go.Leah wakes from cryo-sleep to find her crew dead, her mission lost, and her life erased. Alone in the cold void of space,...

In a cold galaxy, burning down the system might be the only option.Reformed gang member-turned-politician Amanda Martinez is about to introduce a bill that will grant Humans full citizenship in the galactic...

Some traitorous secrets should stay hidden.Haizea is a knighted healing mage serving the elite Royal Guard. When a band of omens, mages with corrupted magic, attempt to assassinate her king and the neighboring...

The man she never wanted to see again…Princess Rebecca is having a rough time. Plagued by resurgent memories, a long-ago mistake, and strange dreams, her life has taken a turn for the worst. So when her...

The final book in the series is a set piece, a 2-in-1 deal. In Fairy Doctor Rest in Peace, will you romance the Baron? Scheming estranged husband, rich and powerful Magus. Or will you romance Marquez?...

A book that looks at the likelihood of the simulation hypothesis being a real phenomenon and related spiritual and existential matters.

"My name is Spencer Vale. I hunt vampires, and this is my story..."When Spencer Vale's world is turned upside down by tragedy, he finds himself thrust into chaos. Everything he loves is gone, and reality...

In a galaxy where telepathic bonds and ancient dreams shape destinies, the Mejuar, beings created by the god Thire-Los, navigate a complex world of gods, creatures, and humans. Captain Jonus, a Mejuarian...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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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...

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'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...

Explore an exciting and scary paranormal world that most Seattle residents are unaware of.There is a world that the mortals sometimes glimpse in shadows or dreams, so beware where you walk at night and...