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Hate Machine
Christopher Ruocchio Ashes of Man
THE SUN EATER #5
$29.00 / $39.00 CAN 544pp • 6 x 9
The fifth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.
The galaxy is burning. The Prophet-King of the Cielcin has sent its armies to burn the worlds of men, and worse, there are rumors... whispers that Hadrian Marlowe is dead, killed in the fighting. What is more, the Emperor himself is in danger. The Prophet-King has learned to track his movements as he travels along the borders of Imperial space. Now the Cielcin legions are closing in, their swords poised to strike off the head of all mankind.
But it is not so. Hadrian survived with the help of the witch, Valka, and together they escaped the net of the enemy having learned a terrible truth: the gods that the Cielcin worship are real and will not rest until the universe is dark and cold.
What is more, the Emperor himself is in danger. The Prophet-King has learned to track his movements as he travels along the borders of Imperial space. Now the Cielcin legions are closing in, their swords poised to strike off the head of all mankind.
HC ISBN: 9780756416607 eBook: 9780756416621
#4 KINGDOMS OF DEATH
PB: 9780756413101 EB: 9780756413118
#3 DEMON IN WHITE
PB: 9780756413071 EB: 9780756413088
#2 HOWLING DARK
PB: 9780756413040 EB: 9780756413057
#1 EMPIRE OF SILENCE
PB: 9780756413019 EB: 9780756413026
CHRISTOPHER RUOCCHIO is the internationally award-winning author of The Sun Eater, a space opera fantasy series, and the former Junior Editor at Baen Books, where he edited several anthologies. His work has also appeared in Marvel comics. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University, where he studied English Rhetoric and the Classics. Christopher has been writing since he was eight and sold his first novel, Empire of Silence, at twentytwo. His books have appeared in five languages. Christopher lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, Jenna.
PRAISE FOR THE SUN EATER SERIES
The Sun Eater series follows antihero Hadrian Marlowe as he recounts the tale of his controversial life in a galaxy-spanning saga that combines the best of space opera and epic fantasy “Empire of Silence is epic science fiction at its most genuinely epic. Ruocchio has made something fascinating here, and I can’t wait to see what he does next.”—James S.A. Corey, New York Times-bestselling author of The Expanse novels “Christopher Ruocchio’s Empire of Silence is epic-scale space opera in the tradition of Iain M. Banks and Frank Herbert’s Dune, without being a clone of either of them. His is a welcome new voice in science fiction.”—Eric Flint, author of the bestselling 1632 series
Mercedes Lackey Shenanigans
VALDEMAR ANTHOLOGIES #16
$18.00 / $24.95 CAN 336pp • 5-3/16 x 8
This sixteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.
The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages—and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents—combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more—make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.
SIXTEENTH ANTHOLOGY in the long-running and beloved series
VALDEMAR OPTIONED FOR TELEVISION by Radar Pictures, set to adapt Lackey’s beloved and bestselling Herald-Mage trilogy first
All-original tales of the Heralds, Bards, and Healers—Valdemar’s elite protective force—from a variety of authors, including a new story by Mercedes Lackey.
“New readers will have no trouble understanding the world and its characters. The strength of the anthology comes in the unity and flow of the stories as each one builds subtly toward a gentle, thoughtful point with a perfect blend of emotion and intrigue.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)
“Each story brings unique ideas that carry on the fantastical elements from the world created by Lackey. Fans new and old will step into a literary world that’s unlike any other and will be sucked into tales that will take them on wondrous journeys.”—RT Reviews
PB ISBN: 9780756418502 eBook: 9780756418519
#15 BOUNDARIES PB: 9780756414740 EB: 9780756414757
#14 PASSAGES MM: 9780756414726 EB: 9780756414733
MERCEDES
LACKEY is a fulltime writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the bestselling Heralds of Valdemar series.
She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator.
#13 SEASONS MM: 9780756414702 EB: 9780756414719
#12 CHOICES MM: 9780756414689 EB: 9780756414696
#11 PATHWAYS MM: 9780756409043 EB: 9780698188471
