Amortals (2010) by Matt Forbeck
In a world where cheating death is possible, the gap between the haves and the have-nots is wider than ever.
Sylvow (2010) by Douglas Thompson
A brother and sister promise to look after the plants and animals. But does Mother Nature care to return the favour?
The Hunter And The Marked (2010) by John Beachem
A group of adventurers fight the jungle and each other in a quest to save their city from destruction. The second part of The Lorradda Stone.
Zombie Apocalypse (2010) by Stephen Jones
A zombie plague threatens to spell the end for humanity. Can anyone stop the shambling advance of the undead?
The Mammoth Book Of Best New Horror 21 (2010) by Stephen Jones
This anthology showcases a varied selection of modern horror.
Dragon Haven (2010) by Robin Hobb
Dragons and their companions journey into unknown territory, but will they find anything at their destination? The second book in The Rain Wild Chronicles.
Glimpses (2010) by Lynn Flewelling
This collection of short stories and fan illustrations is based on the Nightrunner series of novels.
Blood Oath (2010) by Christopher Farnsworth
Nathaniel Cade is a vampire in the front line in the secret war on horror.
Entangled (2010) by Graham Hancock
Two young women from different times take their fight against evil to the spirit world.
The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire (2010) by Raven Dane
Morven the Unwise Woman faces off against Royal fools and short-tempered demons in this high fantasy parody.
God Of The Underworld And The City Of The Dead (2010) by R. H. Stewart
A teenage witch, her friend and a talking cat face off against an evil priest from ancient Egypt.
Johannes Cabal The Necromancer (2009) by Jonathan L. Howard
An acerbic, over-educated necromancer tries to win back his soul in this occult comedy.
Triumff: Her Majesty's Hero (2009) by Dan Abnett
Sir Rupert Triumff fights for queen, country, and sobriety in this humorous alternate history.
I Am Not A Serial Killer (2009) by Dan Wells
Can a sociopathic teenager stop a demon on a killing spree?
Best Served Cold (2009) by Joe Abercrombie
Revenge is on the agenda in this standalone novel set in the same world as the First Law trilogy.
The Dragon Keeper (2009) by Robin Hobb
A new generation of dragons that fail to live up to expectations of them set off on a journey to find a legendary lost city. The first book in the Rain Wild Chronicles.
Nights of Villjamur (2009) by Mark Charan Newton
An ice age is about to grip the land, but it's high season for murder in this fantasy adventure.
The Magician (2009) by Trudi Canavan
In this prequel to the Black Magician series a young assistant healer learns that she has magical gifts.
The Edge of the World (2009) by Kevin J. Anderson
Explorers set out to map the edges of the known world in this epic fantasy adventure.
The Thirteenth (2009) by G. L. Twynham
Val Saunders is a normal teenager with extraordinary abilities. But why does she have to be the one to save the day?
The Killing Moon (2009) by Rod Glenn
In post-apocalyptic northern England the future of civilisation hangs in the balance.
Joe Fury and the Hard Death (2009) by Paul Anthony Long
A private eye is faced with his one of toughest cases when reality begins to crumble around him.
Bringing Forth The End Of Days (2009) by Simon Law
Can the last remnants of mankind survive in a world depleted of oxygen?
Last Argument of Kings (2008) by Joe Abercrombie
In the third book of The First Law the kingdom faces war. But Superior Glokta wants to know who is really pulling the strings.
Empire in Black and Gold (2008) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
A small group of agents take on the might of the encroaching Wasp Empire in this unconventional fantasy.
The Way Of Shadows (2008) by Brent Weeks
A young man becomes an assassin to escape a life of poverty. But can he bear to leave all his friends behind?
Little Brother (2008) by Cory Doctorow
When the state begins to remove the civil rights of ordinary people, a young man takes on the system.
Beyond The Shadows (2008) by Brent Weeks
Kylar finds out that his extraordinary powers come at a price. The third in the Night Angel trilogy.
Principles of Angels (2008) by Jaine Fenn
A young man without family gets entangled in a plot that threatens his city in this far-future thriller.
Quantum (2008) by Manjit Kumar
How the discovery of the astonishing quantum world threw physicists into turmoil.
Pretty Little Things To Fill Up The Void (2008) by Simon Logan
In a nightmarish urban dystopia five very different people search for what matters most to each of them.
Of Quills and Kings (2008) by Joel Reeves
In a world of demonic hedgehogs and cannibalistic giants, Jonathan Quintain is a young man who can forget about a quiet life.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard (2008) by J. K. Rowling
These fairy stories, mentioned in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, have been told to young wizards and witches for centuries.
Shadow's Edge (2008) by Brent Weeks
In the second part of the Night Angel trilogy Kylar Stern tries to leave the life of an assassin behind him.
The Sweet Scent Of Blood (2008) by Suzanne McLeod
A Sidhe fae takes on a host of supernatural threats in this modern murder mystery. The first book in the Spellcrackers.com series.
The Painted Man (2008) by Peter V. Brett
Demons rise out of the ground at night to feast on people. The first book in the Demon Trilogy.
The Iron Hunt (2008) by Marjorie M. Liu
Tattooed warrior Maxine Kiss is going to need more than a scary look to keep the demons at bay. Luckily her ink has a life of its own.
Bad Science (2008) by Ben Goldacre
Ben Goldacre blows open the world of scams, quacks, and the misreporting and misunderstanding of science.
Jeff Hawke: Overlord (2008) by Sydney Jordan and Willie Patterson
In this collection of stories first published in the 1960s, can Jeff Hawke talk his way out of trouble with the Overlord?
Shadowmagic (2008) by John Lenahan
Conor is a normal student who finds himself transported to a land of myth, legend, and backchatting topiary.
Brisingr (2008) by Christopher Paolini
The third instalment of the Inheritance cycle sees Eragon and Saphira attempting to keep some of their promises.
House Of Suns (2008) by Alastair Reynolds
Millions of years into the future, the fate of the galaxy may depend on the lost memories of a damaged robot.
Breaking Dawn (2008) by Stephenie Meyer
Bella Swan is about to get married, but what kind of life can she expect if she weds a vampire? The fourth in the Twilight series.
The Ice Crown (2008) by Sean Beech
A young prince sets out to discover what happened to the lost crown of the Lands of the Moon in a bid to unite his people.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) by J. K. Rowling
In the last of the Harry Potter series, will Harry finally defeat Voldemort, or die trying?
Ancient Appetites (2007) by Oisin McGann
Nate Wildenstern hunts for his brother's murderer in a historic version of Ireland populated by living machines.
Making Money (2007) by Terry Pratchett
Moist von Lipwig takes on the Royal Mint in this Discworld novel.
Before They Are Hanged (2007) by Joe Abercrombie
In the second episode of The First Law series some characters discover that the glory of war is not all they believed it would be.
Overclocked (2007) by Cory Doctorow
This collection of short stories mixes technology and cyberpunk themes with acute political observations and zombie mayhem.
The Emerald Planet (2007) by David Beerling
Plants are often overlooked when it comes to the story of evolution. David Beerling sets this right in this account of how they have affected the history of our planet.
Death By Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries (2007) by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
A collection of essays on the cosmos that spans the birth and death of the universe and much of the excitement in between.
First Among Sequels (2007) by Jasper Fforde
Thursday Next wears many hats: wife, mother, carpet fitter and undercover literary agent. But can she cope with babysitting her fictional selves?
The Dead Girls' Dance (2007) by Rachel Caine
Claire Danvers dislikes vampires, but finds vampire hunters an even scarier breed. The second in the Morganville Vampires series.
Eclipse (2007) by Stephenie Meyer
Bella Swan is about to graduate, but with vampires out for her blood and werewolves after her heart, she has more than finals and college on her mind.
Night Rising (2007) by Chris Marie Green
The first volume of Vampire Babylon, chronicling the adventures of stuntwoman and vampire hunter Dawn Madison.
Dawn of Destiny (2007) by Lee Stephen
The first book in the Epic series sees a young soldier fighting an alien invasion of Earth.
Belladonna (2007) by Anne Bishop
The second novel in the Ephemera series focuses on the rogue landscaper Belladonna.
Outlaw Trigger (2007) by Lee Stephen
The second book in the Epic series sees Scott Remington battling both aliens and inner demons.
Tourniquet (2007) by Kim Lakin-Smith
A vampiric rock star wonders what has happened to his brother and his city in the first novel about the Renegade City.
The Children Of Húrin (2007) by J. R. R. Tolkien
A an epic and tragic fantasy set in the Elder days of Middle Earth.
Oshun's Gold (2007) by Simone Brightstein
How will Ancient African deities respond to the modern world of advertising and beauty?
The Legends and the Inca Crystals (2007) by Lia Ginno
Two half-siblings face an evil wizard and fight to save the world in this YA fantasy.
A Destiny of Fools (2006) by Ejner Fulsang
The human race is dying out, and Sophie Zapata isn't convinced it deserves to be saved.
Wintersmith (2006) by Terry Pratchett
Tiffany Aching put a foot wrong, and now the winter is in love with her in this Discworld novel.
The Oracle's Queen (2006) by Lynn Flewelling
The epic conclusion to the Tamír Triad sees a young queen fight to unite her country.
The Blade Itself (2006) by Joe Abercrombie
In the first episode of The First Law series some very different characters fight for truth, survival, or simply to look good.
Last of the Wilds (2006) by Trudi Canavan
The second episode in the Age of the Five introduces new characters and cultures to the series.
Cracking Grace (2006) by Steven Stromp
A girl bereaved of her mother and a statue in a cemetery find themselves asking the same questions.
Sebastian (2006) by Anne Bishop
An incubus takes a journey into the darkest corners of his own heart.
To Love a Sagelord (2006) by Paul Massey
The first novel in Paul Massey's new fantasy series, The Return to Enlightenment.
Storms of Vengeance (2006) by John Beachem
The first book in the epic fantasy series The Lorradda Stone.
The Culled (2006) by Simon Spurrier
In a brutal post-Apocalyptic world one man fights his way across America to find the source of a message.
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Stations of the Cross (2006) by Mike Carey
John Constantine loses his memory in this contemporary occult graphic novel.
Voice of the Gods (2006) by Trudi Canavan
In the third episode of The Age of the Five Auraya faces a stark choice between her gods and the people she has grown to love.
Traitor to the Blood (2006) by Barb and J. C. Hendee
The fourth episode of the Noble Dead saga sees the half-elf Leesil and his dhampir companion Magiere investigate Leesil's past.
New Moon (2006) by Stephenie Meyer
Bella studies Romeo and Juliet whilst two supernatural families square up against each other in Forks in this sequel to Twilight.
Infoquake (2006) by David Louis Edelman
The human body is the battleground when ruthless corporations clash in this far future thriller.
Glass Houses (2006) by Rachel Caine
Claire Danvers is worried about missing class. But in a town full of vampires she has more to fear than bad grades and parental disapproval.
Junk Science (2006) by Dan Agin
A look at how scientific truths are under attack from pressure groups, corporations, and other interested parties.
After Dolly (2006) by Ian Wilmut and Roger Highfield
After Dolly the sheep made headlines the scientist behind her creation discusses the implications of her birth.
The Odyssey Gene (2006) by Kfir Luzzatto
Kfir Luzzatto's first full-length science fiction novel tackles prejudice based on genetic differences.
Winterbirth (2006) by Brian Ruckley
A young man battles for survival and for his people in this icy, epic fantasy. This is the first episode of The Godless World.
The King's Heir (2006) by Johan Pihl, Raphael Vasconceles, Gina Jenkins and Geoffrey Bonn
A pirate fantasy set in the world of the Aethans.
The Turning (2006) by Paul J. Newell
People are disappearing, and one man may hold the key to solving the mystery.
Situation Vacant (2006) by Gabrielle Staples
The first novel in the high fantasy Pelarian series.
A Craving For Blood (2006) by Mark H. Walker
Mark H. Walker's dystopian future sees natural humans fighting against the oppression of genetically enhanced super-soldiers.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) by J. K. Rowling
Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts is the most dramatic yet.
Priestess of the White (2005) by Trudi Canavan
This trilogy begins with a priestess facing a magical war.
Crash Deluxe (2005) by Marianne de Pierres
Parrish Plessis sets out to take down the media in a future Australia where the gulf between rich and poor is vast. This is the third book in the series.
Thud! (2005) by Terry Pratchett
In this Discworld novel the Watch have to contend with species divisions in the city as well as within their ranks.
Learning The World (2005) by Ken Macleod
Two alien cultures make first contact. But will the experience harm the less advanced civilisation?
Anansi Boys (2005) by Neil Gaiman
Not even the offspring of a god can escape the shame of an embarrassing parent.
Toxin: The Cunning Of Bacterial Poisons (2005) by Alistair Lax
How bacterial toxins break down our defences so effectively, and the stories of people who have struggled to understand them.
Dreams Made Flesh (2005) by Anne Bishop
Men with magical powers and leather pants who live only to serve women? It must be The Black Jewels.
Eldest (2005) by Christopher Paolini
In the second episode of the Inheritance series Eragon and his dragon deal with politics, evil, and growing pains.
Chill Factor (2005) by Rachel Caine
A teenager in Las Vegas has the strongest Djinn in the world in his power, and is causing chaos. The third of the Weather Wardens series.
Twilight (2005) by Stephenie Meyer
When Bella moves to the small town of Forks she notices Edward Cullen is not like other young men.
Poison Study (2005) by Maria V. Snyder
In the first of the Study series Yelena Zaltana finds herself trapped in the dangerous job of food taster.
Grave Sight (2005) by Charlaine Harris
Harper Connolly is especially good at detecting the dead, and not only because of the way they smell.
Microbe: Are We Ready For The Next Plague? (2005) by Alan P. Zelicoff and Michael Bellomo
An analysis of how well the west is prepared to cope with new and deadly infectious diseases.
Atlas' Revenge (2005) by Robyn and Tony DiTocco
The Greek gods come to California in this light-hearted fantasy for young adult readers.
Crimson City (2005) by Liz Maverick
Can vampire Fleur Dumont trust herself with a human?
Shelby and the Shifting Rings (2005) by A. M. Veillon
A young girl's adventures in time travel.
Pleasant Valley (2005) by Eralides E. Cabrera
Eralides E. Cabrera's uncanny valley.
The People of the Sea (2005) by Scott Marcano
Scott Marcano's fantasy follows two young lovers fighting to save their sea-dwelling race from destruction.
Nylon Angel (2004) by Marianne de Pierres
When you've met Parrish, you'll know why she's so hard to put down.
Code Noir (2004) by Marianne de Pierres
Parrish Plessis is back, and she has already broken her resolution not to hit anyone.
Going Postal (2004) by Terry Pratchett
Moist von Lipwig delivers the Discworld post.
Grim Tuesday (2004) by Garth Nix
The Keys To The Kingdom continues as Arthur Penhaligon takes on the keeper of the second key.
Heat Stroke (2004) by Rachel Caine
In the second book in the Weather Wardens series, Joanne Baldwin faces a threat that could destroy the Djinn.
A Hat Full of Sky (2004) by Terry Pratchett
Tiffany Aching returns to earn her place amongst the witches.
Eve (2004) by Aurelio O'Brien
Aurelio O'Brien mixes up the primordial soup in this silly yet incisive satire.
Thief of Lives (2004) by Barb and J. C. Hendee
In this sequel to Dhampir, it turns out the Noble Dead are not always so noble.
Dead Witch Walking (2004) by Kim Harrison
Rachel Morgan has to figure out who she can trust if she is to survive more than a few days as a supernatural bounty hunter.
Undead And Unwed (2004) by Maryjanice Davidson
A fashionable secretary wakes in a morgue to discover she is one of the undead.
Dreamers (2004) by Christian R. Bonawandt
You wake up, but are you still in a dream world?
The Autumn Castle (2004) by Kim Wilkins
The first book in the Europa Suite is a dark and unusual fairytale.
Blood And Memory (2004) by Fiona McIntosh
The second volume in the high fantasy series The Quickening.
Market Forces (2004) by Richard Morgan
Chris Faulkner is an executive in a cut-throat corporate world where just getting to work can be a matter of life and death.
1602 (2004) by Neil Gaiman, Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove
Why are the superheroes and villains of the Marvel universe turning up in Elizabethan times? A graphic novel.
Echoes of a Distant Storm (2004) by Wendy Simpson
Two young people face the ultimate evil in this debut fantasy.
Jumping Jack Flash (2004) by M. A. Keesee
Androids and murder in the time of Sherlock Holmes.
Bridge of Souls (2004) by Fiona McIntosh
The final instalment of The Quickening.
Wolfblade (2004) by Jennifer Fallon
The first episode of the Wolfblade Trilogy follows Marla Wolfblade as she learns to survive politics and intrigue in this high fantasy that forms part of the Hythrun Chronicles.
Merlin the Sorcerer (2004) by William P. Burch
An archaeologist literally journeys to the Arthurian past in this time travel adventure.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) by J. K. Rowling
Is this a book, or a phenomenon?
Hidden Warrior (2003) by Lynn Flewelling
The second book in the Tamir Triad.
Ill Wind (2003) by Rachel Caine
The first book in the Weather Wardens series.
Mister Monday (2003) by Garth Nix
The first book in The Keys To The Kingdom introduces Arthur Penhaligon, a sickly schoolboy with a great destiny.
Fool's Fate (2003) by Robin Hobb
In the conclusion to The Tawny Man FitzChivalry must decide what to do about a dragon.
Monstrous Regiment (2003) by Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett goes all military in this satire on women in the army.
Crossing the Meadow (2003) by Kfir Luzzatto
Kfir Luzzatto takes an intimate look at the world of ghosts.
Dhampir (2003) by Barb and J. C. Hendee
The first book to introduce Magiere, the vampire hunter with a secret.
Sunspot (2003) by Garth Jones
Sinister happenings on a giant space station for the rich.
The High Lord (2003) by Trudi Canavan
The final volume of the Black Magician trilogy.
Broken Angels (2003) by Richard Morgan
The second Takeshi Kovacs book finds out hero hoping that a discovery of alien technology will be his ticket out of a war.
The Face (2003) by Dean Koontz
A movie star is threatened by a baffling killer in this contemporary horror novel.
Inkheart (2003) by Cornelia Funke
Meggie and Mo Folchart are avid readers, but Mo can literally bring characters to life just by reading aloud. And those characters aren't always happy about it.
The Wee Free Men (2003) by Terry Pratchett
Rowdy pictsies and young Tiffany Aching confront the Queen of the Fairies.
Natural History (2003) by Justina Robson
This novel sees mankind engineering its own evolution to space and beyond. But at what cost?
The House of Gaian (2003) by Anne Bishop
The conclusion to the Tir Alainn trilogy.
Trading in Danger (2003) by Elizabeth Moon
The first in the Vatta's War series.
Myrren's Gift (2003) by Fiona McIntosh
The first novel in the Quickening series finds a young general given a strange gift by a woman condemned for witchcraft.
Maul (2003) by Tricia Sullivan
Men are dying from a plague that leaves women immune in this novel about life in a world where women make the rules.
The One and the Golden Circle (2003) by Don Allen Beene
Science fiction meets the new age in a book that melds religion, genetics and the alien within.
Shadows and Light (2002) by Anne Bishop
In the second book in the Tir Alainn trilogy, who will save the witches?
The Novice (2002) by Trudi Canavan
The second book in the Black Magician Trilogy.
Evolution (2002) by Stephen Baxter
This is the epic story of the primates, as they evolve from tiny mammals into the humans who would shape and dominate the world, and beyond.
The Golden Fool (2002) by Robin Hobb
FitzChivalry Farseer has a lot of secrets to keep in the second volume of The Tawny Man trilogy.
Coraline (2002) by Neil Gaiman
Coraline Jones is bored when she moves into a creepy old house full of odd old people, until she finds a hidden passage leading to a place where she can get all the attention she wants, if only she will pay the price.
Lost In A Good Book (2002) by Jasper Fforde
Literary detective Thursday has to work out why the world is about to end in a blob of pink goo, and rescue her new husband, who has been eradicated from time.The second in the Thursday Next series.
Speed of Dark (2002) by Elizabeth Moon
In the near future, someone has invented a cure for autism. But is this really a good thing for the last autistics?
The Science of Harry Potter : How Magic Really Works (2002) by Roger Highfield
The facts behind the fantasy world of the boy wizard.
Kil'n People (2002) by David Brin
Disposable bodies: what every smart, fashionable professional should have.
The Longest Way Home (2002) by Robert Silverberg
A young aristocrat learns the truth about his society as he attempts to get home.
A Sorcerers Treason (Isavalta Trilogy) (2002) by Sarah Zettel
Sarah Zettel's first fantasy novel sees an outcast lighthouse keeper take on a new role in a different world.
Vitals (2002) by Greg Bear
Who wouldn't want to live forever?
Eragon (2002) by Christopher Paolini
In the first episode of the Inheritance series a farm boy discovers an egg that will change his future.
Light (2002) by M. John Harrison
Taking place in the future and at the turn of the millennium, this novel features aliens, spacecraft and cats of many colours.
The Holy Blood (2002) by Charles Covington
What if you could clone the DNA of Jesus?
The Visitor (2002) by Sheri S Tepper
Armageddon has come and gone, but has it left Earth with magic and demons?
The Meq (2002) by Steve Cash
In this historical fantasy a boy tries to discover more about his mysterious race of childlike people, the Meq.
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents (2001) by Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett puts a very different spin on the Pied Piper tale in this Discworld novel.
The Bone Doll's Twin (2001) by Lynn Flewelling
In the first book of the Tamir Triad a young prince is haunted by an unquiet spirit.
Fool's Errand (2001) by Robin Hobb
In book one of The Tawny Man, FitzChivalry Farseer goes undercover to track a Prince and to try to shape the future of the Six Duchies.
The Eyre Affair (2001) by Jasper Fforde
Fictional characters leap out of the page and start affecting reality in this literary adventure.
The Beguilers (2001) by Kate Thompson
They snare unwary travellers and lead them off cliffs. Hunting down a beguiler is thought to be insane, so why does Rilka want to do it?
The Pillars of the World (2001) by Anne Bishop
The first book set in the world of the Fae and Tir Alainn.
The Magician's Guild (2001) by Trudi Canavan
The first book in the Black Magician trilogy.
Prophecy (2001) by Elizabeth Haydon
The second book in the Rhapsody series.
On (2001) by Adam Roberts
Tighe is a young man who has lived his whole life on a vast wall, in this high-concept post-apocalyptic novel.
Dead Until Dark (2001) by Charlaine Harris
Sookie Stackhouse can read minds. But can she uncover the identity of a murderer before she becomes the next victim?
Artemis Fowl (2001) by Eoin Colfer
Supervillians. They get younger every year.
Colony (2001) by Rob Grant
This humorous novel about a generation spaceship is written by one of the creators of Red Dwarf.
The Dreamthief's Daughter (2001) by Michael Moorcock
This fantasy is set in the world of the Eternal Champion and features Ulric, Graf von Bek.
Altered Carbon (2001) by Richard Morgan
Cyberpunk body-swapping action.
Lost (2001) by Gregory Maguire
A blocked author comes to London to write a ghost story. But is she haunted by her own spectres?
Destiny (2001) by Elizabeth Haydon
The third instalment of the high fantasy Rhapsody trilogy.
Queen of the Darkness (2000) by Anne Bishop
The third episode of the Black Jewels trilogy.
The Invisible Ring (2000) by Anne Bishop
More romantic fantasy from the world of the Black Jewels.
Witch Child (2000) by Celia Rees
A young woman tries to escape accusations of witchcraft in this historical novel.
Salt (2000) by Adam Roberts
People set off on a journey to colonise a planet of salt, and make a new life for themselves.
Cosmonaut Keep (2000) by Ken Macleod
Mankind goes to the stars, but Ken Macleod's universe is a crowded one in Book One of the Engines of Light series.
The Collapsium (2000) by Wil McCarthy
The sun is encircled by a device made of matter created from miniature black holes. What could possibly go wrong?
Polar City Nightmare (2000) by Katherine Kerr and Kate Daniel
This is the second novel in the Polar City series.
Time Future (1999) by Maxine McArthur
In a space station in the far future, Commander Halley is lives at a time when humans are no longer the dominant species.
Rhapsody (1999) by Elizabeth Haydon
This fantasy begins a trilogy of magic, intrigue and epic scope.
Darwin's Radio (1999) by Greg Bear
A biologist and a palaeontologist uncover evidence that suggests evolution does not happen the way we believe it to.
Heir to the Shadows (1999) by Anne Bishop
The second episode of the shocking yet romantic Black Jewels trilogy.
The Martian Race (1999) by Gregory Benford
A novel about a near-future expedition to Mars.
Traitor's Moon (1999) by Lynn Flewelling
Seregil and Alec engage in some complex politics in the land of dragons and magic.
Reave the Just and other tales (1998) by Stephen Donaldson
A collection of short stories in the fantasy genre by Stephen Donaldson.
The Still (1998) by David Feintuch
Rodrigo is a young prince fighting to claim his kingdom in this fantasy of war and betrayal.
Daughter of the Blood (1998) by Anne Bishop
The first book in the Black Jewels trilogy.
Dinosaur Summer (1998) by Greg Bear
In this sequel to The Lost World, a young man and his father accompany a travelling dinosaur circus.
Assassin's Quest (1997) by Robin Hobb
In the conclusion to the Farseer Trilogy Fitz has to escape his corrupt uncle and save the Six Duchies Kingdom.
Stalking Darkness (1997) by Lynn Flewelling
Seregil and Alec return for more thieving and spying in the second book of the Nightrunner series.
Dragonclaw (1997) by Kate Forsyth
The first book of The Witches of Eileanan introduces a land where witchcraft is outlawed and dragons are hunted to the brink of extinction.
Royal Assassin (1996) by Robin Hobb
The second instalment of the Farseer Trilogy follows FitzChivalry's adventures at court.
Otherland : City of Golden Shadow (1996) by Tad Williams
The first episode in the Otherland series introduces a world of immersive virtual reality.
Luck in the Shadows (1996) by Lynn Flewelling
A fantasy featuring Alec of Kerry and the roguish Seregil of Rhiminee.
Automated Alice (1996) by Jeff Noon
Alice in Wonderland travels forward in time.
Servant of the Bones (1996) by Anne Rice
A spirit from the time of ancient Babylon recounts his life story and his attempt to redeem himself by solving the mystery of a recent murder.
Northern Lights (His Dark Materials trilogy) (1995) by Philip Pullman
The first book of the His Dark Materials series.
Assassin's Apprentice (1995) by Robin Hobb
The first episode in the Farseer series, based in the kingdom of the Six Duchies.
Sabriel (1995) by Garth Nix
Sabriel goes on a journey to rescue her father, even if it means she has to walk through the gates of death itself.
Pollen (1995) by Jeff Noon
This is the very strange sequel to Vurt.
Engineman (1994) by Eric Brown
When FTL starships become obsolete their Enginemen are out of work and the spaceports are falling into decay. But has progress come at too high a price?
Guilty Pleasures (1993) by Laurell K. Hamilton
A woman who raises zombies is asked to investigate a serial killer who targets bloodsuckers. The first Anita Blake book.
The Ship Who Searched (1992) by Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey
Tia is a girl trapped in the body of a spaceship.
Raising the Stones (1990) by Sheri S Tepper
Gods and prophets of peace and war clash in this story of the far future.
Watchmen (1987) by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
Masked and costumed heroes investigate the murder of one of their own in this graphic novel.
Infernal Devices (1987) by K. W. Jeter
George Dower gets to grip with the peculiar and terrible creations his late father left the world.
Ender's Game (1985) by Orson Scott Card
Childhood games are no laughing matter for Ender Wiggin.
Tailchaser's Song (1985) by Tad Williams
Fritti Tailchaser is a cat with a quest.
Enchanters' End Game (1984) by David Eddings
Can Garion fulfil the prophecy and defeat a god? The fifth book of the Belgariad.
Magician's Gambit (1983) by David Eddings
Garion and company must face a powerful and hostile magician. The third episode in The Belgariad.
Pawn of Prophecy (1982) by David Eddings
In the first book in The Belgariad a young man, Garion, sets out on a journey that will help him uncover his true identity.
Queen of Sorcery (1982) by David Eddings
The second book in the Belgariad follows Garion on his adventures in the kingdoms of the west.
The Compass Rose (1982) by Ursula Le Guin
This collection features a range of short stories organised around the points of the compass.
Clan of the Cave Bear (1980) by Jean M. Auel
Ayla faces a struggle to survive amongst Neanderthals in this story of prehistoric survival.
Morlock Night (1979) by K. W. Jeter
The Morlocks meet King Arthur and the legend of Atlantis in this steampunk and time travel novel.
Interview With The Vampire (1976) by Anne Rice
In the first episode of The Vampire Chronicles a reluctant vampire recounts his life story to date.
Rendezvous With Rama (1973) by Arthur C. Clarke
An enormous alien craft arrives in the solar system. But why has it come?
Protector (1973) by Larry Niven
An alien arrives with one goal: to protect his species. But what will his mission mean for mankind?
Inconstant Moon (1973) by Larry Niven
Space exploration features heavily in this collection of short stories.
We Can Build You (1972) by Philip K. Dick
For Louis Rosen, it's time to get out of selling pianos and go where the real money is: building artificial people.
The World Inside (1971) by Robert Silverberg
Life inside a skyscraper, crowded in with thousands of other people.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by Arthur C. Clarke
This novel follows the journey of man, as he rises from primeval ignorance and reaches into space.
The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch (1964) by Philip K. Dick
People attempt to make their lives bearable by taking Can-D. But when Palmer Eldritch returns with a new alien drug, the minds of the whole human race are at stake.
The Rest Of The Robots (1964) by Isaac Asimov
In this collection of stories Isaac Asimov examines the implications of a future dominated by sophisticated robots.
Cat's Cradle (1963) by Kurt Vonnegut
A scientist leaves a deadly legacy to the world.
The Drowned World (1962) by J. G. Ballard
In this novel the world is overheating and becoming inhospitable for mankind.
The Sirens of Titan (1959) by Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut takes a blackly comic look at man's search for meaning in the universe.
A Canticle For Leibowitz (1959) by Walter M. Miller Jr.
After a nuclear catastrophe the world has turned its back on learning. Will civilisation rise again?
Earth Is Room Enough (1957) by Isaac Asimov
A collection of short science fiction and fantasy stories.
Eye In The Sky (1957) by Philip K. Dick
An industrial accident takes a scientist on a journey that teaches him more than he thought possible about the way other people see the world.
The Currents of Space (1955) by Isaac Asimov
A man with amnesia remembers that the planet is doomed. But will anyone believe him?
Destination: Universe! (1953) by A. E. van Vogt
Ten short stories about space, aliens and the future from the Golden Age of science fiction.
Away And Beyond (1952) by A. E. van Vogt
Aliens, time travel and fantastic machines feature in this collection of short stories.
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