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Tina Santis Pulivok, gifted with the ability to sense others' emotions, embarks on a journey to a distant universe after falling in love with Althor, an empathic starfighter pilot. Their union faces dire challenges as Althor, a member of a rare psionic race, becomes a target for powerful enemies seeking to thwart the alliance between his people and Earth. As they navigate betrayal and danger, Tina must harness her unique abilities to protect their fragile marriage and the future of humanity. This thrilling conclusion to the interstellar saga promises rich world-building and intense conflict.

Set against the backdrop of East LA, the story follows waitress Tina Santis Pulivok, whose life changes when she encounters Althor, an Imperial Space Command pilot accidentally stranded in 1987. As they navigate this unexpected situation, they discover that Althor's starfighter, hidden in orbit, poses a catastrophic threat if not retrieved from military control. Their race against time blends elements of science fiction with a thrilling adventure, showcasing unique world-building and the interplay between technology and society.

"Selei City is the capital of the Imperialate and one of the most desired locales in all of the Skolian Empire. But its thin veneer of civilization is cracked when a series of brutal crimes implicates those in political power in a vast conspiracy. Three prominent scientists have lost their lives to a serial killer-and notes at the scenes of the crimes lead to a connection to the Royalist political party. Major Bhaajan, former military officer turned private detective, is called back to Selei City to solve the crime. Bhaaj and her crew of Undercity Dust Knights plunge into the Byzantine world of Imperial politics-a jigsaw world where none of the pieces seem to fit. As the assassination plot becomes more and more convoluted, Bhaaj is kidnapped, threatened with death, and must fight for her life against the growing number of people threatened by her investigation. Bhaaj has faced all this and more, but now she must deal with something far deadlier-interstellar politics"-- Provided by publisher

"Bhaajan grew up in the Undercity, a community hidden in the ruins buried beneath the glittering City of Cries on the imperial planet Raylicon. Caught between the astonishing beauty and crushing poverty of that life, and moved by wanderlust, she enlisted in the military. Now Major Bhaajan is a private investigator who solves cases for, among other clients, the House of Majda, the royal family centered in Cries. The powerful elite of the City of Cries are disappearing, and only Bhaajan, who grew up in the Undercity, can find them--if she isn't murdered first. But if she survives, waiting for Bhaajan is a revelation that may transform Cries--and the Empire itself--forever."-- Provided by publisher

"Major Bhaajan achieved the impossible. Born to the Undercity, the slums on the planet Raylicon, she broke free from crushing poverty to become a military officer with Imperial Space Command. Now retired, she walks Undercity as a private investigor. Summoned by no less than the Ruby Pharaoh herself, Bhaajan is tasked with finding a killer. The Ruby Pharaoh witnessed a Jagernaut cut down an Assembly Councilor which shouldn't have been possible. The Jagernauts are the military elite of elite soldiers with a spinal node implanted that should have prevented the murder. But the Ruby Pharaoh is sure of what she saw and has reason to believe that the Jagernaut will kill again unless Major Bhaajan can stop it"-- Provided by publisher

The Nebula Awards Showcase volumes have been published annually since 1966, reprinting the winning and nominated stories in the Nebula Awards, voted on by the members of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America(R). The editor selected by SFWA's anthology committee (chaired by Mike Resnick) is two-time Nebula winner, Catherine Asaro. This year's volume includes stories and excerpts by Connie Willis, Jo Walton, Kij Johnson, Geoff Ryman, John Clute, Carolyn Ives Gilman, Ferrett Steinmetz, Ken Liu, Nancy Fulda, Delia Sherman, Amal El-Mohtar, C. S. E. Cooney, David Goldman, Katherine Sparrow, E. Lily Yu, and Brad R. Torgersen.

Political intrigue and military challenges have tested the leaders of the Eubian empire and Skolian Imperialate as they strive to finalize a peace treaty. The narrative delves into the complexities of diplomacy and the personal stakes involved, highlighting the difficulties they face in transforming their fragile agreement into a lasting reality. As tensions simmer, the characters must navigate a landscape fraught with danger and betrayal to achieve their goals.

New York Times bestselling authors Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, and Lois McMaster Bujold join forces with award-winning authors Catherine Asaro, Jennifer Roberson, and Deb Stover in this all-new anthology of original stories proving that love can conquer all...even the boundaries of time and space. From sixteenth-century Britain to the farthest reaches of outer space, from medieval adventures to tales of inter-galactic love, here is a compilation that explores the wonderfully kinetic forces that lovers share—forces too great to resist...Contents Winterfair Gifts (Miles Vorkosigan) / Lois McMaster BujoldThe Alchemical Marriage (The Guardian #0.5) / Mary Jo PutneyStained Glass Heart (Skolian Short Fiction #2) / Catherine AsaroSkin Deep / Deb StoverThe Trouble with Heroes / Jo BeverleyShadows in the Wood (Robin Hood #3) / Jennifer Roberson

This collection of three whimsical and magical tales by noted romance and fantasy authors allows readers to escape to a world where anything is possible and everything is magnificent.

Deadly awakeningWhen robotics expert Megan O’Flannery is offered the chance to direct MindSim’s cutting-edge program to develop a self-aware android, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. But the project is trouble plagued—the third prototype “killed” itself, and the RS-4 is unstable. Megan will descend into MindSim’s underground research lab in the Nevada desert, where she will be the sole human in contact with the RS-4, dubbed Aris.Programmed as part of a top-secret defense project, the awakening Aris quickly proves to be deviously resourceful and basically uncontrollable. When Megan enlists the help of Raj Sundaram, the quirky, internationally renowned robotics genius, the android develops a jealous hostility toward Raj—and a fixation on Megan. But soon she comes to realize that Raj may be an even greater danger—and that her life may depend on the choice she makes between the man she wants to trust and the android she created.