Orson Scott Card - (Alvin Maker #3) - Prentice Alvin
A country schoolteacher and the child of a runaway slave find their destinies entwined with that of Alvin Miller, whose talent for "making" has marked him for destruction by the evil force known as the Unmaker. Card's epic tale of a magical, alternate America demonstrates his skill in graceful storytelling. Recommended, along with Seventh Son and Red Prophet , for most fantasy collections.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Fiction literature | 16 February 2011
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Monkey See, Monkey Die
It’s been over a decade since Jessica Popper spoke to vet-school friend Erin Walsh. So when Erin calls out of the blue, Jess agrees to meet her. When Erin doesn’t show, Jessie begins to suspect that her old pal was making a monkey out of her—until she learns that Erin was murdered.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Fiction literature | 16 February 2011
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Crossing the Lion
Veterinarian Jessica Popper is still basking in newlywedded bliss when neighbors Betty and Winston beg her to investigate the suspicious death of Linus Merrywood, king of the corporate jungle. On stormy Solitude Island, the Merrywoods have enjoyed the lion’s share of wealth for generations. But from the suspects to the surroundings, Jess feels as if she’s walked straight into an old-fashioned game of Clue—except here the stakes are life and death.
Orson Scott Card - (Shadow Saga #4) - Shadow of the Giant
Orson Scott Card's acclaimed new series following the events of his classic, award-winning Ender saga continues. Bean has narrowly averted total disaster and managed to thwart the plans of Achilles. But Achilles is far from defeated and his final goal - total domination of the Earth - is still well within his grasp. Now Bean must bring all his power and intellect to bear if he is to withstand the rise of the Hegemon. But even one of Ender's greatest generals must realise when he is fighting a battle that cannot possibly be won.
From the bestselling author of Ender's Game comes a stunning new novel of time travel. In a not-too-distant future that is not quite ours, there has been a major scientific breakthrough--a way to open windows into the past, permitting historical researchers to view, but not participate in, the events of the past. On-line publicitty.
