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Hugo Award–winning author Elizabeth Bear returns to the epic fantasy world of the Lotus Kingdoms with The Red-Stained Wings, the sequel to The Stone in the Skull, taking the Gage into desert lands under a deadly sky to answer the riddle of the Stone in the Skull. The Gage and the Dead Man brought a message from the greatest wizard of Messaline to the ruling queen of Sarathai, one of the Lotus Kingdoms. But the message was a riddle, and the Lotus Kingdoms are at war. Elizabeth Bear created her secondary world of the Eternal Sky in her highly praised novel The Range of Ghosts and its sequels. The Lotus Kingdoms #1 The Stone in the Skull #2 The Red-Stained Wings The Eternal Sky Trilogy #1 Range of Ghosts #2 Shattered Pillars #3 Steles of the Sky

Elizabeth Bear's near-future trilogy continues with the stakes raised even higher. The world is ending, and Jenny Casey has been picked as the person to save mankind. She was not born for this mission. She was modified for it.

In a race against time, a genetically engineered warrior navigates a perilous world on the brink of collapse. As she confronts formidable challenges, her combat skills and unique abilities become crucial for survival. The narrative explores themes of identity, purpose, and the ethical implications of her creation, highlighting her struggle to find her place in a society that views her as both a weapon and a person.

Hugo Award winning author Elizabeth Bear returns to the critically acclaimed, epic fantasy world of the Eternal Sky with a brand-new trilogy. Best SFF Books 2017 - The Guardian and Kirkus Best Fiction of 2017

The conclusion of the award-winning trilogy unfolds in a richly crafted epic fantasy world where the fates of powerful characters intertwine against a backdrop of political intrigue and ancient magic. As the story progresses, themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle for power are explored, culminating in a climactic resolution that ties together the intricate threads established in the earlier books. Readers can expect a blend of adventure and deep character development, making for a compelling finale.

"The Lotus Kingdoms are at war, with four claimants to the sorcerous throne of the Alchemical Emperor, fielding three armies between them. Alliances are made, and broken, many times over-but in the end, only one can sit on the throne. And that one must have not only the power, but the rightful claim"--

Stories inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

At last the generation ship Jacob's Ladder has arrived at its destination: the planet they have come to call Grail. But this habitable jewel just happens to be populated already: by humans who call their home Fortune. And they are wary of sharing Fortune - especially people who have genetically engineered themselves to such an extent that it is a matter of debate whether they are even human anymore. To make matters worse, a shocking murder aboard the Jacob's Ladder has alerted Captain Perceval and the Angel Nova that formidable enemies remain hidden somewhere among the new crew. On Grail - or Fortune, rather - Premier Danilaw views the approach of the Jacob's Ladder with dread. Behind the diplomatic niceties of first-contact protocol, he knows that the deadly game being played is likely to erupt into full-blown war - even civil war. For as he strives to chard a peaceful and prosperous path forward for his people, internal threats emerge to take control by any means necessary. Originally published in 2011 as Grail.

With tensions rising between Canada and China following the devastating collision of Earth with an asteroid caused by China and Canada's ill-fated efforts to use nannites to save an already devastated ecosystem, Jenny Casey and Richard Feinman, a powerful AI, struggle to reverse the devastation, while two alien ships approach in an attempt to communicate with an incomprehending humankind. Original.

A superb new adventure in the White Space universe, by award-winning author Elizabeth Bear.Meet Doctor Jens. She hasn't had a decent cup of coffee in fifteen years . . . and she's about to jump from one moving spaceship to another, to save unknown alien species. She could really do with that coffee . . .