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Jo Strauss is committed to two things in her life - her family and her life as an acrobat/high-wire performer; she takes both very seriously. Her life is orderly, in control, and she is finally settling down in one place so she can spend more time with her parents instead of moving all over the world every few weeks. To celebrate her and her younger sister Star's one year anniversary away from the circus they have grown up with, they meet River Knight, their childhood friend and sister of the heart, for a vacation in the mountains of North Carolina.

The main character Kino has tunnel vision toward his primary goal in life. After a turn of events, he finds himself lost - emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Summoned by the gods, he sets out on a journey as he follows a spiritual bird that leads him to an unknown island in Planet Sebi, where he crosses paths with other young Lyran felines. Individual bonds ignite as they set off together in a search for answers.

Distraught over the loss of his crewmates, Caspian Robeaux no longer believes he can pretend to be part of the crew of the USCS Tempest. He has to face the fact he’s become an outsider and that’s who he’ll always be. He has no place on a Coalition starship anymore. But the mission must continue and until it’s complete, he’s stuck on board. Will he find a way to cope, or will the ghosts of his mistakes drive him mad first?

Most people on death row think they actually die at their public execution, and some do - but most are just given a strong sedative that simulates dying. Then they are taken to a place known as The Farm, a top-secret government facility. No one knows this better than Ajax Saber, a former vigilante killer who was sentenced to death in 2017. After suffering - willingly - through a year of Compliance Training, Ajax was given the unique, but controversial opportunity to work for a mysterious life-form called the Higher Up - a powerful alien who has the US government under his control.

Eight hundred years from now, Earth is a paradise. Humanity has faced its greatest challenges...and won. Every wish is fulfilled. Every need is met. But is that enough? Jenorden wants more, wandering the galaxy with his friends as he seeks the answer. He knows his life is missing something. But what? And when aliens from another galaxy appear, offering to answer any question and reveal any secret, are their motives sinister...…or sincere?

The base diner was hot and stuffy that night as Scotty Johnson sat with Mitch and Jack and the other boys, sipping his last cup of coffee before Zero Hour rolled around. Mitch and Jack had succeeded in sneaking him out of town before the reporters had guessed what was happening. Now, they sat in silence, sipping their coffee, glancing at him from time to time as though to make sure he were still there. It annoyed Scotty. This was the time to laugh, and joke, and bull away as if nothing was going to happen at all.

In "A Little Journey," master storyteller Ray Bradbury takes readers on a captivating exploration of the human spirit and the transformative power of unexpected encounters. Set against the backdrop of Bradbury's signature blend of poetic prose and imaginative worlds, this short story unfolds a poignant journey that transcends physical boundaries, inviting readers to reflect on the profound connections that shape our lives. With his characteristic narrative prowess, Bradbury weaves a tale that resonates with universal themes, leaving a lasting impression on those who embark on this literary voyage.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood A Best Of pick and Most Anticipated Sci Fi and Fantasy novel, as selected by Goodreads Buzzfeed BookRiot The Portalist IO9 BookBub SheReads BiblioLifestyle Den of Geek GeekDad “A rich...