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Fleet officer Heris Serrano loses her meaning of life when a lying superior forces her to resign. She becomes "Captain" of an interstellar luxury yacht owned by rich old Cecelia, who has more brains than admirals Heris had known. Soon, Heris will have the chance to rejoin her beloved space navy--if she can stop an invading armada. Targeted print ads/.

In this new military sci-fi thriller from the Nebula Award–winning author of Cold Welcome, Admiral Kylara Vatta is back—with a vengeance. Ky beats sabotage, betrayal, and the unforgiving elements to lead a ragtag group of crash survivors to safety on a remote arctic island. And she cheats death after uncovering secrets someone is hell-bent on protecting. But the worst is far from over when Ky discovers the headquarters of a vast conspiracy against her family and the heart of the planet’s government itself. With their base of operations breached, the plotters have no choice but to gamble everything on an audacious throw of the dice. Even so, the odds are stacked against Ky. When her official report on the crash and its aftermath goes missing—along with the men and women she rescued—Ky realizes that her mysterious enemies are more powerful and dangerous than she imagined. Now, targeted by faceless assassins, Ky and her family—along with her fiancé, Rafe—must battle to reclaim the upper hand and unmask the lethal cabal closing in on them with murderous intent. Praise for Into the Fire “[Elizabeth] Moon’s powerful female characters send the unmistakable message that whatever men try to do, these women can do much, much better.”—Publishers Weekly “Intrigue and great action scenes, along with punchy dialogue.”—SFRevu

Defend the Fleet! Esmay is a young woman caught between the patriarchal culture of her home world, where she is the scion of a powerful family¾yet still a second-class citizen¾and her chosen profession as an officer of the Fleet, where only ability counts. Esmay''s task To gain control of her easily-offended temperament and to show the galaxy that a woman''s place is in command! Contains Once a Hero and Rules of Engagement, two dazzling high notes in Nebula-Award-winner Elizabeth Moon''s intricate and exciting "Serrano" saga! At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "[T]he stuff of riveting fiction . . . resplendent." ¾Booklist on Elizabeth Moon''s Once a Hero.

Two Full-Length Novels of Space Adventure: Change of Command: Esmay and Barin are reconciled¾but their universe is falling apart! The exposure of defective rejuvenation drugs has sent fear sweeping across the known galaxy, including the Regular Space Service, while neighboring states fear the aggressive expansion of the Familias Regnant. Fear begets violent reactions¾from foreign governments, from great Families determined to hold on to power, from internal rivalries in the Fleet¾and nothing escapes the resultant bloodbath unscathed, including Esmay and Barin. Against the Odds: The worst has happeneFleet is tearing itself apart. Some of the mutineers see injustice in the unequal spread of the rejuvenation drugs that offer virtual immortality to the rich; others are simply thirsty for power, or for blood. But when Esmay Suiza-Serrano is unceremoniously booted out of Fleet, the apparent victim of Family politics, she has no idea of the conflict into which she has been thrown. As the noose tightens on galactic civilization, great battles will be fought and greater loves affirmed . . . and old friends will meet their destinies. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

A compilation of the high heroic fantasy novels revolving around the female character Paksenarrion.

In this thrilling prequel to The Deed of Paksennarion and sequel to Surrender None, Elizabeth Moon continues an awe-inspiring saga of good and evil. Born a peasant, trained as a soldier, now a warrior-general, the one-man juggernaut known throughout the land as Gird has brought the oppressed people not simply up off their knees, but to arms against the cruel, magic-wielding mageborn overlords. And helping Gird is his right-hand man Luap, who turns out to be a bastard son of a former king, for a time brought up in wealth but later spurned because he has no mage powers. Luap struggles to prove himself worthy to Gird and his peasant army while still wishing to have his birthright acknowledged. He serves Gird faithfully, admires him, but Gird gives him no command responsibility, and Luap believes he is capable of being a good leader. When the chance comes to lead the remaining magelords far away, to a safe haven where the magelords cannot harm Gird''s people or be harmed by them, he takes it, believing that now he can show his talents. He is, after all, the son of a king. He must be born to rule. So he thinks. But an ancient enemy lurks in the stone, well able to use his pride and determination against him and his followers. Praise for the Legacy of Gird books: "A massive and brilliant book, with Moon''s unsurpassed military and historical expertise very much to the fore. Close behind it is her concern with ethics, which elevates her characterization as far above the fantasy average as her worldbuilding [...] a model of how to write historically informed fantasy." — Chicago Sun Times "A detailed look into a fantasy medieval culture as seen from the peasant''s point of view [...] A wonderful prequel and lead into the author''s trilogy, The Deed of Paksenarrion." — VOYA "Fans of The Deed of Paksenarrion have been waiting for this book, but newcomers to Moon''s vision should not fear jumping right in [...] I don''t think you''ll be disappointed." — Quantum

Kylara Vatta has had to leave a glowing future as a military cadet far behind, and now carves out a living in the brutal cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. Her chosen way of life is tough but rewarding and she thinks she is more than capable of holding her own. That is, until a threat emerges that nobody could have forseen . . . ''Continues to get better with every volume . . . roll on the next one'' Guardian

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Moon''s beloved world of Paksenarrion shines in this collection of short stories perfect for new readers or longtime fans. With introductory notes from the author and four original stories written just for this volume, Deeds of Wisdom relates defining episodes from Paksworld''s history, beginning with the ancient kingdoms in Old Aare and leading up the years before Paksenarrion''s birth. Each story can be read as a standalone, offering fresh perspectives into a saga rich with detail, sharp action, and delightful payoffs. Whether princess, mercenary, shepherd, or son-in-law, these inimitable characters find a touch of wisdom that transforms last stands, noble deeds, and insurmountable odds into something unexpected. Melding folk tales and legends with Moon''s signature wry humanity, Deeds of Wisdom collects six adventures as memorable as they are satisfying. Deeds of Wisdom: Paksenarrion Chronicles III "In the Valley of Death" – "My Princess" – "The Shepherd''s Tale" – "Judgment" – "Final Honor" – "Destiny"

Captaining a rich lady''s interstellar pleasure yacht, former navy fleet officer Heris Serrano finds an opportunity to restore her tarnished reputation by intercepting mafia plans to invade the galaxy.

Thank you, Mr. Vance / Dean Koontz -- Preface / Jack Vance -- The True vintage of Erzuine Thale / Robert Silverberg -- Grolion of Almery / Matthew Hughes -- The Copsy Door / Terry Downling -- Caulk the witch-chaser / Liz Williams -- Inescapable / Mike Resnick -- Abrizonde / Walter Jon Williams -- The Traditions of Karzh / Paula Volsky -- The Final quest of the Wizard Sarnod / Jeff Vandermeer -- The Green bird / Kage Baker -- The Last golden thread / Phyllis Eisenstein -- An Incident at Uskvesk / Elizabeth Moon -- Sylgarmo''s Proclamation / Lucius Shepard -- The Lamentably comical tragedy (or the laughably tragic comedy) of Lixal Laoavee / Tad Williams -- Guyal the Curator / John C. Wright -- The Good magician / Glenn Cook -- The Return of the Fire Witch / Elizabeth Hand -- The Collegeum of Mauge / Byron Tetrick -- Evillo the Cunning / Tanith Lee -- The Guiding nose of Ulf?nt Banderoz / Dan Simmons -- Frogskin cap / Howard Waldrop -- A Night at Tarn House / George R.R. Martin -- An Invocation of incuriosity / Neil Gaiman.

Contains over 20 black and white illustrations by the author. It is quite well known that when a small child falls from the sky in the land of Speria, they are to be taken to the monastery at Crescent Isle to learn to control their powerful supernatural abilities. Their fate not yet sealed, some of these children are thought to be cursed, outcast from society and deemed to be evil by nature. In the enclosed valley of Tuksa, one such child has just begun his journey.

HUNTING PARTY: Heris Serrano was destined for a life in the Regular Space Service - until a treacherous superior officer forced her to resign her commission. This was the end of everything that gave her life meaning. But her new life aboard a rich old lady''s space cruiser is nothing like she expected and she is soon fighting for her life. SPORTING CHANCE: On her first cruise, Heris exposed a sinister ''hunting club'', where one of the hunters was first in line to the throne. To avoid scandal, Lady Cecelia volunteered to take her nephew the Prince home. His behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Cecelia suspects foul play and once again Heris must investigate. WINNING COLOURS Heris has at last been offered a chance for vindication and reinstatement in her beloved Fleet - and reconciliation with her family. But it means standing alone against the military might of an interstellar criminal cartel with only a few small ships ...

Gird, an aggressive peasant, teaches his people that they can fight against oppression and win, setting the stage for Paks, the righteous paladin who follows in his foosteps