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The Gates of Rome
by Conn Iggulden
Epic tale of the rise of Rome, weaving together history, adventure, and warfare.
Rarely, if ever, does a new writer dazzle us with such a vivid imagination and storytelling, flawlessly capturing the essence of a land, a people, a legend. Conn Iggulden is just such a writer, ... (Goodreads)
The Field of Swords
by Conn Iggulden
A thrilling tale of medieval warfare, set in the English civil war.
From the author of the bestselling, The Dangerous Book for Boys, With his acclaimed Emperor novels, author Conn Iggulden brings a dazzling world to life–the rich, complex world of ancient Rome as ... (Goodreads)
The Death of Kings
by Conn Iggulden
Epic historical fiction following a young warrior on a quest for revenge and power.
The acclaimed author of Emperor: The Gates of Rome returns to the extraordinary life of Julius Caesar in a new novel that takes us further down the path to glory . . . as Caesar comes into his own as ... (Goodreads)
1356
by Bernard Cornwell
A tale of honor and courage, as a peasant's army fights to liberate France from English rule.
Thomas of Hookton prefers to be known as le bâtard, the leader of the Hellequin, his band of mercenaries fighting in France. He and Genevieve have a son Hugh, already in training to use a yew bow. ... (Wikipedia)
The Pagan Lord
by Bernard Cornwell
A tale of revenge and loyalty as a Saxon warrior fights to reclaim his birthright.
There have been ten years of relative peace on the island of Britain between the Saxons and the Danes. Uhtred disowns his elder son Uhtred because he has just taken vows to become a Christian priest. ... (Wikipedia)
Dominion
by C.J. Sansom
Historical mystery set in 15th century England, exploring themes of power, loyalty and redemption.
1952. Twelve years have passed since Churchill lost to the appeasers, and Britain surrendered to Nazi Germany after Dunkirk. As the long German war against Russia rages on in the east, the British ... (Goodreads)
War of the Wolf
by Bernard Cornwell
Uhtred of Bebbanburg fights to reclaim his ancestral home while also battling against the invading Danes in 10th century England.
Æthelflaed , Uhtred's on-again, off-again lover and ruler of Mercia , dies. Edward , King of Wessex, seizes the opportunity to take over her kingdom. Uhtred ignores Edward's summons to swear fealty ... (Wikipedia)
Conspirata
by Robert Harris
Historical political thriller set in ancient Rome, featuring a Senator's struggle to protect the Republic.
Cicero returns to continue his struggle to grasp supreme power in the state of Rome. Amidst treachery, vengeance, violence, and treason, this brilliant lawyer, orator, and philosopher finally reaches ... (Goodreads)
Two Kinds of Truth
by Michael Connelly
A gripping crime thriller, as a detective investigates a murder with mysterious connections.
Exiled from the LAPD, Harry Bosch must clear his name, uncover a ring of prescription drug abuse, and outwit a clever killer before it's too late. Harry Bosch, exiled from the LAPD, is working cold ... (Barnes & Noble)
River God
by Wilbur Smith
An epic tale of the rise and fall of a powerful ancient Egyptian kingdom.
River God follows the fate of the Egyptian Kingdom through the eyes of Taita, a multi-talented and highly skilled eunuch slave. Taita is owned by Lord Intef and primarily looks after his daughter, ... (Wikipedia)
The Drop
by Michael Connelly
A Los Angeles Police detective investigates a case of lost money and a missing girl.
The book was mentioned in a February 2011 interview, where Connelly explained that Bosch would be "handling two cases at once, a cold case that turns hot and the politically charged investigation ... (Wikipedia)
Here Be Dragons
by Sharon Kay Penman
Epic story of love, war and betrayal set against the backdrop of 13th century England.
Here Be Dragons is the first of Penman's trilogy about the medieval princes of Gwynedd and the monarchs of England. , England's King John uses his out-of-wedlock daughter Joanna as a negotiating tool ... (Wikipedia)
The Burning Room
by Michael Connelly
Detective Harry Bosch works to solve a cold case with a mysterious link to a dangerous killer.
Harry Bosch and his rookie partner Lucia Soto are assigned the case of Orlando Merced, a mariachi performer who was shot in a crowded Los Angeles square and was paralyzed from the waist down. The ... (Wikipedia)
The Hard Way
by Lee Child
An ex-military drifter unravels a criminal conspiracy and takes justice into his own hands.
In Lee Child’s astonishing new thriller, ex–military cop Reacher sees more than most people would...and because of that, he’s thrust into an explosive situation that’s about to blow up in his face. ... (Goodreads)
Shift
by Hugh Howey
A post-apocalyptic adventure, as a father searches for his missing daughter in a mysterious new world.
In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platform that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct ... (Goodreads)
Into the Void
by Tim Lebbon
A group of space scavengers discover a derelict spaceship with a deadly secret, leading to a fight for survival in the void of space.
On the planet Tython, the ancient Je’daii order was founded. And at the feet of its wise Masters, Lanoree Brock learned the mysteries and methods of the Force—and found her calling as one of its most ... (Goodreads)
Die Trying
by Lee Child
An intense thriller involving a daring mission to rescue a kidnapped woman.
While in Chicago, former military policeman Jack Reacher is helping a young woman with an injured leg with her dry cleaning when they're captured at gunpoint by three men and thrown into a car, then ... (Wikipedia)
Winter of the World
by Ken Follett
Epic saga of war, family, and love during the tumultuous times of the 20th century.
The story follows characters from Germany , Britain , the United States and the Soviet Union , who become linked by events leading to World War II , and continues through the war and its immediate ... (Wikipedia)
The Wicked Girls
by Alex Marwood
Two women, once childhood friends, reunite as adults after being involved in a gruesome crime as children. Secrets and lies unravel as they confront their past.
“The suspense keeps the pages flying, but what sets this one apart is the palpable sense of onrushing doom.” —Stephen King, “The Best Books I Read This Year”,The Edgar Award-winning psychological ... (Barnes & Noble)
This House Is Haunted
by John Boyne
A young governess is hired to care for two children in a remote English estate, but soon discovers the house is haunted by a malevolent spirit.
1867. Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall on a dark and chilling night. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands ... (Goodreads)
Attack on Titan, Vol. 5
by Hajime Isayama
A group of warriors battle giant titans in a desperate attempt to save humanity.
CAN YOU GO HOME AGAIN? Thanks to Eren, humanity has taken the town of Trost back from the Titans. Exhausted, Eren falls into a coma for three days – and wakes in shackles, staring at Erwin Smith, ... (Goodreads)
The Search for WondLa
by Tony DiTerlizzi
Eva Nine, a 12-year-old girl, searches for other humans on a post-apocalyptic Earth with her robot friend.
Eva Nine has reached the age of 12 living her whole life in an underground Sanctuary. She has been raised by a robot named "Muthr" (Multi-Utility Task Help Robot zero-six), and knows only of the ... (Wikipedia)
The Night Stalker
by Chris Carter
Detective Robert Hunter and his partner track down a sadistic serial killer who preys on women in Los Angeles.
An unidentified female body is brought into the Los Angeles County morgue. The cause of death is still unclear. Her body bares no marks; except for the fact that her most intimate parts have been ... (Goodreads)
Attack on Titan, Vol. 4
by Hajime Isayama
The battle against the Titans continues as Eren and his friends face new challenges and uncover more secrets about their world.
HUMANITY PUSHES BACK! The Survey Corps develop a risky gambit – have Eren in Titan form attempt to repair Wall Rose, reclaiming human territory from the monsters for the first time in a century. But ... (Goodreads)
The Highway
by C.J. Box
A truck driver's routine delivery turns into a dangerous chase when he witnesses a crime and becomes the target of a ruthless killer.
The inspiration for the new ABC series Big Sky . ,“A violent, tension-packed, well-written thriller spiced with Box’s vivid portrayal of the Western landscape.” — Associated Press When two sisters ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Paradise Snare
by A.C. Crispin
Han Solo's origin story, from his early days as a street urchin to his first encounter with Chewbacca and entry into the criminal underworld.
Here is the first book in the blockbuster trilogy that chronicles the never-before-told story of the young Han Solo. Set before the Star Wars movie adventures, these books chronicle the coming-of-age ... (Goodreads)
Brilliance of the Moon
by Lian Hearn
A young man's adventures as he embarks on a quest to become a samurai and find his place in a new world.
Soon after Kaede and Takeo's marriage, messengers arrive at Terayama from his Uncles with a threat, and the head of Ichiro, his old teacher. The Otori army lies in wait to ambush him, so Takeo leads ... (Wikipedia)
The Executioner
by Chris Carter
A serial killer is on the loose, and detective Robert Hunter must race against time to stop him before he strikes again.
Imagine your worst fear - and then meet your worst nightmare... Inside a Los Angeles church, on the altar steps, lies the blood-soaked, decapitated body of a priest. Carefully positioned, legs ... (Goodreads)
The Map of Time
by Félix J. Palma
A time-traveling adventure through Victorian London, featuring H.G. Wells and Jack the Ripper.
The story follows three interwoven plots: 1. The story of Andrew Harrington, a man who fell desperately in love with "Marie Jeanette Kelly" (or " Mary Kelly "), one of the victims of Jack The Ripper ... (Wikipedia)
The Bone Doll's Twin
by Lynn Flewelling
A young princess must confront her hidden destiny to save her kingdom from destruction.
For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half-sister's throne. Now plague and ... (Wikipedia)
