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• Ninth House

  Bardugo, Leigh

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  "...this is genuinely terrific. The worldbuilding is rock solid, the plot is propulsive, ..." -- Library Journal

• Elantris

  Sanderson, Brandon

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  "The intrigue and excitement grow steadily in this smoothly written, perfectly balanced narrative; by the end readers won't want to put it down." -- Publishers Weekly

• The Eye of the World

  Jordan, Robert, 1948-2007

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  "This richly detailed fantasy presents a fully realized, complex adventure which will appeal to fans of classic quests." -- Library Journal

• A Darker Shade of Magic

  Schwab, Victoria

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  "The brisk plot makes this a page-turner that confronts darkness but is never overwhelmed by it. Fantasy fans will love this fast-paced adventure, with its complex magic system, thoughtful hero and bold heroine." -- Kirkus

• The Magicians

  a Novel

  Grossman, Lev

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  "Harry Potter discovers Narnia is real in this derivative fantasy thriller from Time book critic Grossman (Codex )." -- Publishers Weekly

• The Lies of Locke Lamora

  Lynch, Scott, 1978-

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  "Lynch’s first novel, set in a richly detailed city peopled with a wide variety of fascinating characters, calls forth a highly motivated, determined, and sympathetic hero whose antics and knack for derring-do ..." -- Library Journal

• The Quantum Thief

  Rajaniemi, Hannu

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  "All this barely hints at the complex inventions and extrapolations, richly textured backdrop and well-developed characters seamlessly woven into a narrative stuffed with scientific, literary and cultural references. Spectacularly and convincingly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Martian

  a Novel

  Weir, Andy

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  "Sharp, funny and thrilling, with just the right amount of geekery." -- Kirkus

• Altered Carbon

  Morgan, Richard K., 1965-

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  "Set in a far future in which consciousness can be downloaded into new bodies, thus rendering "death" a temporary state of being, Morgan's debut novel, the first in a series, combines noir mystery with ultra–high tech science to create a complex sf…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Timeline

  Crichton, Michael, 1942-2008

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  "His plot is intriguing, and his well-researched history and science are certain to prompt discussions." -- Library Journal

• Dark Matter

  Crouch, Blake

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  "This fun science fiction thriller is also a thoughtful page-turner with heart..." -- LibraryReads

• The One

  a Novel

  Marrs, John (Freelance journalist)

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  "Readers of thrillers and sf will enjoy this book." -- Library Journal

• A Deadly Education

  a Novel

  Novik, Naomi

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  "The magic and mystery of this chillingly lovely novel will appeal to both YA and adult fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books." -- Library Journal

• Leviathan Wakes

  Corey, James S. A.

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  "The strong characterization and excellent world-building will have readers jonesing for the planned sequels." -- Publishers Weekly

• Jumper

  Gould, Steven

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  "An exceptionally well-organized debut, with thoughtful ideas, a controlled plot, and characters--particularly the young protagonist--portrayed with insight and compassion." -- Kirkus