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Shadow of the Hegemon
by Orson Scott Card

"Shadow of the Hegemon" picks up Orson Scott Card's blockbuster SF series where "Ender's Shadow" left off. Bean, the hard-luck kid turned space warrior, always plays second fiddle to his friend Ender, but in this story, he is pivotal in deciding no less than the fate of Earth as a new evil arises and humanity's survival hangs in the balance.

Declare
by Tim Powers

Contemporary fantasist Tim Powers branches out in "Declare," a genre-bending supernatural thriller. Andrew Hale of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service is called to finish a deadly mission on Mount Ararat. Operation Declare is aimed at harnessing the powerful, otherworldly forces concentrated on the summit of the mountain, supposed site of the landing of Noah's ark. But a rival spy and cold war politics trap Hale between a rock and a hard place, literally and figuratively.

The Graveyard Game
by Kage Baker

Kage Baker's Company series gets better with every installment. "The Graveyard Game" is the fourth book in Baker's serial tale of immortal cyborgs who work in the past to benefit Dr. Zeus, Inc., a company of the future. In this dark installment, Joseph and Lewis search through time and peril to find their friend Mendoza, exiled to the Back Way Back by their ruthless mortal masters.

The Coming
by Joe Haldeman

"The Coming" introduces astronomy professor Aurora "Rory" Bell, who receives a message from some ETs on their way to Earth, saying simply, "We're coming." But when Rory starts to doubt the transmission's authenticity, she finds that the world doesn't want to hear what she has to say.

The Redemption of Althalus
by David and Leigh Eddings

David and Leigh Eddings are certified fantasy masters, holding thousands of fans spellbound with their Belgariad and Malloreon sagas. Now the Eddingses present a standalone epic, "The Redemption of Althalus," in which a lowly thief and an enchanting goddess form an unlikely pair on a journey to save the world from divine destruction

Ventus
by Karl Schroeder

In "Ventus," SF newcomer Karl Schroeder imagines a planet kept in ecological balance through the nanotech wizardry of the AI Winds, who have also kept human colonists from developing technologically. When a rogue AI swoops in to remake Ventus, young Jordan Mason must decide who to side with to save the planet.

Winter's Heart
by Robert Jordan

Fans of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, rejoice! Book 9, "Winter's Heart," is here, and all your favorite characters are back. Rand and Min are fleeing from the evil Cadsuane. Meanwhile, Faile is imprisoned, Mazrim Taim is caught lying, and Perrin's army is on the move. How will the Daughter of the Nine Moons affect the Seanchan? How will the White Tower withstand rebel attack? Read and find out! (Newcomers should start with book 1, "The Eye of the World.")

Zeitgeist
by Bruce Sterling

Bruce Sterling's keen observations of how culture and media collide in the postmodern world are legendary. In "Zeitgeist," professional culture-hacker Leggy Starlitz creates a teen phenomenon with his fake girl-band, G7. Leggy walks a dangerous line between politics and pop culture in the millennial Mideast, but when his own daughter shows up to meet the band, things get really interesting.

New Jedi Order: Balance Point
by Kathy Tyers

Kathy Tyers takes on the Star Wars legend with "Balance Point," second in the New Jedi Order series. In this exciting episode, the Solo family must face a terrorist group that threatens the New Republic. Jacen Solo's fate hangs in the balance--how he chooses to use the Force will decide everything. New to the series? Start with R.A. Salvatore's "Vector Prime."

The Telling
by Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Telling" is a new novel in her Hainish cycle. Linguist and literature specialist Sutty leaves Earth to observe the cultural heritage of the planet Aka before it is affected by the technologies of the Ekumen. As she uncovers the secrets of the Telling, Sutty herself is transformed by her search. This is classic Le Guin--the events and insights on the faraway planet are thoughtful reflections of life on Earth in the 21st century.

Faith of the Fallen
by Terry Goodkind

Terry Goodkind fans, the wait is over. Book 6 of the Sword of Truth series is here. "Faith of the Fallen" pits Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell against the relentless Imperial Order. When Richard is captured by the Order, Kahlan vows to honor her last pledge to him, no matter what horrors she must endure. This is a stunning tale of love, freedom, and war.

Daemonomania
by John Crowley

Literary fantasist John Crowley weaves a magical web in Daemonomania, loosely connected with his novels "Aegypt" and "Love and Sleep." What starts out as the story of an ordinary mother coming to grips with her child's illness and a man searching for his place in the world soon becomes a time- spanning investigation of ancient pagan magic, apocalyptic prophecy, and universal transformation.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien

Excitement is already building about the 2001 release of "The Lord of the Rings" movie. Now is a great time to reread these fantasy classics, and this nice, inexpensive boxed set includes all three books plus "The Hobbit."

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