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Between 1895 and 1898, H. G. Wells wrote five science fiction novels, which have become among the most celebrated examples of the genre. The first of these was The Time Machine, in which Wells explores not only the fascinating subject of time travel but also the potential dangers to human autonomy by the advance of civilization. Well's world-weary Time Traveller, who is the main narrator, is one of his most quirky and appealing characters.

The only place to hide could be behind the truth. No one can lie to Louisa Cobb. It's her gift. Her curse. Unfortunately, her stepfather forces her to use it to help him gain the upper hand in business. Comfortable in her luxurious lifestyle and high society position, she hasn't minded. Until now. Louisa wants nothing to do with her newest assignment, Patrick O'Connell, the Irish tinkerer and scoundrel who stole a kiss - and her heart - years ago . Problem is, if she betrays her stepfather and sets Patrick free, she'll be cut off without a penny to her name.

A killer stalks the grimy streets of Whitechapel — but Scotland Yard seems determined to turn a blind eye. With one look at her best friend's corpse, Liz Sharp already knows the truth: the killer is a werewolf. No one important will hold a werewolf accountable — after all, the monsters rule Europe. Certainly, no one will believe a werewolf victim like Liz: the very scars that make her determined to investigate Sal’s death also condemn her as the sort of female who’d sell her blood for easy money.

Tavara and Johnathan must pursue a faceless enemy across an ocean, in order to stop the owners of the Black Airship, and before they ignite a war that will engulf the world. Johnathan is forced to confront his unpleasant past, while Tavara is faced with the threat of losing someone she holds dear. The third story in the Chronicles of Tavara Tinker series, The New World follows our heroes through an alternate, historical, steampunk reality, thrusting them into a world of shadowy intrigue and pitting them against a dangerous foe bent on destruction.

In den Koloniestädten von Fatrasta hatte es der Frieden immer schon schwer. Immigranten bekämpfen sich untereinander oder kämpfen gegen die Einheimischen, während die herrschende Kez-Armee nur eingreift, um den Willen von apathischen Gouverneuren durchzusetzen, die von der weit entfernten Krone ernannt wurden.

Erika ja Leora ist eine Pulvermagierin im Norden von Kez – einem Ort, wo diese Art von Magie unter Todesstrafe steht. Ihr einziger Schutz sind ihr Familienname und ihre Stellung als Erbin eines Herzogtums.

Captain Tamas ist ein junger, ambitionierter Offizier in der adronischen Armee. Als Bürgerlicher ist er einer von wenigen, die trotz niederer Geburt einen Offiziersrang innehaben. Als er den Sohn eines Herzogs wegen einer Beleidigung zum Duell herausfordert, handelt er sich Ärger mit dem Adel und dem königlichen Kabal der Privilegierten-Magier ein.

Taniel Zwei-Schuss ist ein Pulvermagier und Teil der Geisterpartisanen von Tristan, einer Bande von Freiwilligen, die sich in der Fatrastanischen Revolution einen Namen gemacht haben. Sie ziehen durch die Sümpfe im Grenzland, schneiden feindliche Versorgungslinien ab und überfallen Städte während Taniel die Privilegierten-Magier jagt, die die Kez-Armeen so mächtig machen.

Sonderermittler Adamat ist vielleicht der fähigste junge Ermittler in ganz Adopest. Er ist schlau, aufmerksam, und seine besondere magische Fähigkeit verleiht ihm ein perfektes Gedächtnis. Seine Versetzung ins Erste Revier scheint die perfekte Gelegenheit zu sein, sein Können unter Beweis zu stellen und seine Karriere voranzutreiben.

For over 100 cycles, the Marshals of Rhea have defended their strongholds against the wastelands’ many dangers, from vicious raiders to mechanical beasts. Anticipation is high as they gather for a major hunting expedition. So when disaster strikes and House Omega is left leaderless, it falls to no-nonsense Head Cook Xanthe to investigate. She’s not alone, however, and is aided by an unlikely group of individuals - including a haughty young noblewoman, a world-weary Armorer, a fastidious bodyguard, and a whimsical assassin.

Jacob and Alice have no choice but to turn their focus to Belldorn. The coastal city is paramount in the war with Fel. Without Belldorn, and the aid of Canopy’s dragonriders, all will be lost. Soon, the battle takes to the skies once more. Knowing they need all the support they can find, Mary, captain of the Skysworn, engages the same Pirate guild she turned her back on years before.

Professor Johan Eschbach's lovely wife, Llysette du Boise, a refugee from the burning remains of France and a world-famous vocalist, has been invited to provide a command performance for the Russian Imperial household.

When Vesta Bartlett, a wealthy alchemist and inventor, arrives in England to finalize an arranged marriage and help overhaul a family friend's outdated ironworks, she never expects to find the family so secretive, nor to develop feelings for her fiancé’s younger brother, Henry. But, the growing attraction between Vesta and Henry is just the beginning of their troubles. Things really heat up when they're drawn into a secret project for Queen Victoria's military, one that requires Vesta's knowledge of clockwork and Henry’s iron.

There's no time like the present, but there's no place like Yester Year... When Paula Frederick gets a weekend job on Dream Rock, a former prison island that now serves as the world's largest leisure destination, she can hardly believe her luck. Dream Rock's outlandish surroundings are a welcome break from her studies. Paula's fully costumed role within the island's smallest zone, a medieval-themed amusement park called Yester Year, seems set to allow for even more immersive fun than she imagined.

Kane and Tabitha return to New Chicago and find fire and death. The Special Forces have put Hidden Valley under Martial Law. Anyone can now be accused of being a Magician…and killed on the spot. The revolution is dead. As the body count in the city ramps up, a new figure emerges from the shadows and begins a one-man siege on Hidden Valley with weapons never seen before. Kane and Tabitha stay on the run, but Gentry and the Gunman are always a step away. Will a new revolution form and stand against the Oligarchy and their private army?

Half a decade has passed since the ArcNosian Civil War. Nations have been rebuilt. Peace has been restored. And the Avatars of Fate have been deathly silent. No sooner are Sinkua and Eytea called back to ArcNos than the gears begin turning again. Money begins vanishing from ArcNos. Scandals threaten the new power structure. Sinkua ends up at the center of a debacle that threatens Galo's sovereignty. Old allies and new faces emerge as an anti-Avatar force called the Coalition. They've worked in secret for decades, but the time has come for their disclosure.

An epic convention. An epic cosplay. An epic engagement. It was the best night of Kaito’s life - until the ground opened up beneath him. Well, technically, a portal did. Either way, it sucked. Now, trapped in another world with rampaging monsters, he’ll have to learn to survive. Fortunately, this world is conveniently similar to his favorite video game. And he’s got monster hunting experts (?) Pix and Jaz to show him the ropes. With their help, he might last long enough to find a way home. But if not, at least he’ll have fun hunting monsters before he dies!

Astrid Bailey is content living alone, balancing her career as a contract machinist with her true passion: making “felicitation devices” for her discerning female clients. At the upcoming World’s Fair, with its substantial cash prize, there's an opportunity for her to open the shop she’s always imagined and solve her financial woes. With questionable credentials, though, she’s unable to enter without a reputable businessman to vouch for her.

Bradley receives a second chance on a steampunk planet. The wondrous sights captivate, the gizmos fascinate, and it is all possible with steam. His foes close in, his ally goes missing, and Bradley must adapt to win the day.

Agatha Woosmoss, the Wallflower, is the greatest intelligencer of her generation. And no one knows she exists. Her greatest skill is in her ability to go forever unnoticed. Except by one man. Pillover Plumleigh-Teignmott is a professor of ancient languages at Oxford University. He’s tried to ignore his training as an evil genius and live a quiet life away from politics and intrigue. When an assignment goes horribly wrong, Agatha must hide and heal. So she goes to ground with the only person who’s always kept her safe: Pillover.