New SciFi/Fantasy




If you're a fan of science fiction and fantasy, here are a few brand-new releases just for you! In Queen of Kings, Cleopatra is re-imagined as a shape-shifting vampire bent on vengeance against those who have wronged her family. Meanwhile, Hounded by Kevin Hearne looks at the ancient history of another part of the Earth for inspiration, though the story is set in modern times: Atticus O'Sullivan, the last of the Druids, finds his peaceful life shattered by the arrival of an angry Celtic god who wants Atticus's magical sword. Another contemporary fantasy story, Dead Reckoning, continues the wildly popular Southern Vampire series with clairvoyant Sookie Stackhouse witnessing the firebombing of the bar where she works, and also discovering that her vampire lover, Eric Northman, and his "child," Pam, are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master.



Additionally, two new books deal with human colonization of space. In Fuzzy Nation by Hugo-winning author John Scalzi, contractor Jack Holloway believes he has become a wealthy man when he discovers a gem node on a distant planet, until he encounters an indigenous race of small, furry and very sentient beings who his corporate partners would eliminate to secure their stake in the treasure (probably a good read for fans of the movie Avatar). In Embassytown by China Mieville, Avice Benner Cho tries to keep a tenuous peace on planet settled by both humans and the alien Ariekei when the arrival of a new group threatens to upset their fragile balance. Any other suggestions for great new scifi/fantasy? Comment!

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  1. I don't generally read scifi, but Fuzzy Nation sounds like an interesting book. Maybe I'll give it a try.

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