Elizabeth Scarborough writes with wit and a keen eye for detail. Her works, often set in worlds touched by magic and unusual abilities, explore themes of healing, relationships, and the search for one's own path. She effortlessly blends humor with deeper insights, creating stories that captivate readers while also prompting reflection. Her unique style makes her an unforgettable author.
Fascinating felines take center stage in a collection of whimsical tales, each narrated from a cat's perspective. Gray Jane reveals the secrets of Camelot, while Shuttle confronts a mummy in ancient Egypt. Tinkler Tam navigates gothic Edinburgh, and Mu Mao the Magnificent embarks on a quest for love and enlightenment. Mustard seeks revenge for his murder, and Captain Shadow aids a soldier in uncovering a royal secret. These enchanting stories serve as role models for young kittens, encouraging them to embrace their feline heritage.
The unicorn girl is on a desperate hunt in the series by the New York Times–bestselling, Nebula-winning authors: “Fast-paced action . . . entertaining fare indeed.” —Booklist The homeworld that Acorna has never known was horribly scarred in the brutal attack by the cold-blooded Khleevi, but the Linyaari—the unicorn girl’s gentle, spiritual race—live on. Now is the time for healing and rebuilding, for restoring the natural beauty corrupted by the savage insectile oppressors. But Acorna’s Linyaari friends and colleagues begin mysteriously disappearing soon after work gets under way, among them her beloved Aari. And her desperate search for answers will lead courageous Acorna to a shocking discovery beneath the surface of her people’s world—and deep into the realms of limitless space, where the truth of the origin of everything awaits. “This popular adventure series demonstrates the storytelling expertise of co-authors McCaffrey and Scarborough.” —Library Journal
A small coastal town is thrown into chaos when a zombie-infested tour bus arrives, leading to looting and abductions. Spam the cat, determined to protect his community, witnesses the mayhem from above. As zombies target his friends and neighbors, including a retired police dog’s partner, Spam must confront the horrors unfolding below. Complicating matters, his half-sister Marigold's family returns from Haiti, but they seem changed and unrecognizing. The story blends humor and horror as Spam fights to reclaim his town and loved ones.
Spam the cat, a skilled vampire hunter in Port Deception, faces unexpected challenges during his first Christmas. Anticipating a calm holiday, he finds himself entangled in a chaotic situation involving Renfrew the raccoon, known for his holiday mischief. Tasked with protecting a new mother and her child, Spam navigates a tumultuous night that includes a tense reunion with his estranged father. This festive adventure highlights themes of family, responsibility, and the unpredictability of the holiday season.
Set in a richly imagined world, this installment of the series continues to explore the intricate relationships between characters and their quests for identity and belonging. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against oppressive forces are woven throughout the narrative, as protagonists confront personal and external challenges. The author skillfully blends fantasy elements with deep emotional resonance, creating a captivating tale that invites readers to reflect on the nature of courage and hope amidst adversity.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the narrative follows a nurse's surreal and fantastical journey, blending brutality with beauty. This acclaimed novel, recognized with the 1989 Nebula Award for Best Novel, delves into the complexities of war and healing, offering a poignant exploration of the human experience amidst chaos.
Focuses on the adventures of the brave unicorn girl, Acorna, as she faces her most difficult challenge ever. She has defeated slavers, a deadly international conspiracy, and the vicious alien Khleevi, only to endure the loss of her beloved Aari, distant in both time and space. Having rescued her people from their enemies, Acorna is disturbed by sinister changes that are demonstrated by her beloved lifemate. Aari, a situation that is complicated by the workings of a vicious criminal and the deadly Khleevi.
Acorna's people, the Linyaari, have started to reclaim their homeworld from
the ravages of the brutal alien Khleevi. But the expedition has unlocked a
larger mystery about the origins of the Linyaari people - one that has led
Aari, Acorna's lifemate, into a dangerous journey through time and space.
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Petaybee is on the verge of becoming a recognized independent planet. Colonel Yana Maddock, now married to Sean Shongili, is invited to testify at a meeting on Gal Three about the harmonious relationship between humans, animals, and the sentient world of Petaybee.
Filled with adventure and wonder, the third Acorna novel continues the enthralling saga of the beautiful, brave, and kindhearted Unicorn Girl. “Welcome Home, Linyaari Child!” With the help of her “uncles” and the thousands of humans who love and admire her, Acorna has found her true people, the peaceful, telepathic Linyaari. But Acorna still has much to do before she can enjoy her new home. The legendary resting place of the lost Linyaari ancestors has yet to be found. And with the help of a rogue spacetrader and his feline sidekick, Acorna must strive to right an unspeakable wrong and defeat an enemy even crueler than the Khleevi. Along the way, she will at last uncover the Universe’s most carefully guarded secret—the true nature of the ancient link between the Linyaari and the space-faring humans she has also come to think of as her “people.” Praise for the Acorna series “McCaffrey and Ball have created a magical alien in this fantasy/science fiction story.” —Library Journal “Good spacefaring fun.” —Publishers Weekly “Combining colorful characterizations, lots of fast-paced action, and a decided sense of menace . . . this is entertaining fare, indeed, for sf fans.” —Booklist
