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Skies of Pern
by Anne McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey returns to her much-loved Pern series with her latest blockbuster "Skies of Pern". The dragons have altered the orbit of the Red Star, all but removing the threat of Threadfall. Just as the Dragonriders are pondering what their future role will be, more trouble comes forth from the skies.
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
by Michael Reaves
For those Star Wars fans out there who just cannot wait for the next instalment, this new novel picks up the adventures of everyone's favourite baddies just before the events of Episode One. The evil Darth Sidious is ready to launch his trade blockade of the planet Naboo, but he finds that some traitorous allies and a feisty female Jedi must be disposed of first. And when it comes to death and destruction, there's only one man for the job.
Shadow of Hegemon
by Orson Scott Card
Ender's story continues in Orson Scott Card's latest SF blockbuster as four teenagers face personal crisis. Ender's brother Peter, in his quest for political dominance, focuses his interest on the genetically enhanced abilities of Bean. He is intent, however, on finding the kidnapped Petra, the only girl to graduate with top honours from Battle School. Amid all this, Achille returns with a few old scores he wants to settle.
Perdido Street Station
by China Mieville
Easily the outstanding breakthrough novel of this year, "Perdido Street Station" doesn't so much crack the sci-fi mould as smash it into a million pieces and rebuild it from scratch. Dark, gloomy and devastatingly haunting, it stands its author out as a major talent whose vision, scope and lyrical style is sure to rocket him into the big time.
Ash: A Secret History
by Mary Gentle
Mammoth in both scope and size, "Ash: A Secret History" mixes an alternative medieval universe with lashings of fantasy action as a young woman receives what she believes to be a message from God telling her to lead a desperate fight. Between bloody battles, a scholar attempts to weave together a history that could never have taken place in a world that should never have existed.
Revelation Space
by Alastair Reynolds
Giant alien artefacts, weapons capable of destroying whole planets and a mysterious booby trap that obliterated an entire race are just some of the ingredients Alastair Reynolds blends in his superb hard sci-fi debut. Drawing on his own scientific background Reynolds has created a novel that sets him as one of the shining stars of 2000
The Truth
by Terry Pratchett
The 25th Discworld novel proves that Terry Pratchett shows no signs of slowing down. In this tale he returns to his own roots of local journalism as William de Worde becomes the editor of Ankh-Morpork's first newspaper. It's sure to be a great read, if William can survive past the first edition.
Winter's Heart
by Robert Jordan
One of the genre's longest running and most popular series is back for its ninth instalment as Robert Jordan once again turns the Wheel of Time. "Winter's Heart" features the usual mix of treachery, politics and magic and is sure to delight Jordan's many fans.
Cosmonaut Keep
by Ken MacLeod
Ken MacLeod kicks off a sequence of novels called "The Engines of Light" with this tale spanning two timelines. Families race to create the ability for interstellar travel as the narrative shifts back and forth, encompassing action, romance and some far-flung concepts.
The Confederation Handbook
by Peter F. Hamilton
The ultimate companion to Hamilton's stunning Night's Dawn Trilogy--"The Neutronium Alchemist", "The Reality Dysfunction" and "The Naked God"-this guide provides all the information on the races, cultures, planets and spaceships of Hamilton's blockbusting SF series.
Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Isle Witch
by Terry Brooks
The most famous fantasy series of all returns for a new run at a new publisher, but it's still classic Brooks as his heroes and villains take their adventures to the skies in an airship. A welcome return for one of the genre's best-loved authors.
Waiting for Godalming
by Robert Rankin
Private Eye Lazlo Woodbine is hired to investigate the murder of God and the rumour that the Earth was inherited by God's other son Colin (a fact lost from the Bible once Jesus got full artistic control). This is Rankin on top form.
Deadhouse Gates
by Steven Erikson
Steven Erikson's debut, "Gardens of the Moon", made a stunning impact on fans of dark and epic fantasy. Now, the story continues in the Second Malazan Book of the Fallen "Deadhouse Gates" as the Seven Cities face civil unrest and the empire must prepare for a terrible and bloody conflict.
JRR Tolkien: Author of the Century
by Tom Shippey
Tolkien has never been more in vogue, with his timeless classic "Lord of the Rings" voted the best-loved novel of the 20th Century and a major movie in production. In this fresh and accessible work, Tolkien expert Tom Shippey examines the language and nature of these benchmarks in modern fantasy.
The Light of Other Days
by Arthur C Clarke and Stephen Baxter
Two SF powerhouses team up for the first time to create a striking and thought-provoking tale of a device that unlocks the past and creates the ultimate voyeuristic experience as mysteries are laid bare in an ambitious novel that SF fans will love.
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