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Bibi [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick, Susan Shwartz
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Jeremy Harris is an HIV-positive American living in Uganda to help the millions of Africans who are suffering the same fate. There he discovers a local legend of an old woman who has been known to cure people of the disease. The authors make a vivid portrayal of living with HIV, and all that comes with it. (Published: 1995) Hugo Award Nominee, HOMer Award Winner, Nebula Award(R) Nominee, Locus Poll Award Nominee, Asimov's Reader's Choice Award Nominee, SF Chronicle Poll Winner
Words: 17994 - Reading Time: 51-71 min.
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Byzantium's Crown [Heirs to Byzantium Book 1] [MultiFormat]
by Susan Shwartz
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Byzantium lies at the intersection of East and West, in the heart of the most opulent empire the world has ever known. Warrior Prince Marric has to fight for his right to defend his position as heir of the kingship. Last in the powerful line of kings descended from Alexander the Great, he is ordained by the gods of the people to rule alongside his beloved and wise sister, Alexa. But a sorcerer of dark magic has usurped the throne and Marric is exiled. To win back his rule, he must learn the arts... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 87680 - Reading Time: 250-350 min.
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Cross and Crescent [MultiFormat]
by Susan Shwartz
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The tides of history are swelling and converging on Byzantium. It is the time of the first crusade and Alexis the Byzantine Emperor is threatened by the emerging Turks and Islam to the south and invading Christian Crusaders from the North. It is a time of excruciatingly bloody battles when either glory or death is easy to come by, but knowing who your enemy is can be the real trick. Leo Ducas, Alexis's old rival and himself once almost an emperor, had his life spared by Asherah, a mysterious Jew... more info>> (Published: 1997)
Words: 141695 - Reading Time: 404-566 min.
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Heritage of Flight [MultiFormat]
by Susan Shwartz
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Humanity is inextricably torn in an interplanetary war that could lead to the death of human society. Project Seedcorn is probably the last and best hope for the human race. A small group of refugees, scraping out an existence on the edge of human-occupied territory, has been given orders to live as though everything were ordinary and there were no war. Now, everyone's lives depend on the children. (Published: 2004)
Words: 103628 - Reading Time: 296-414 min.
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Queensblade [Heirs to Byzantium Book 3] [MultiFormat]
by Susan Shwartz
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The time for the transfer of power from one generation to the other has come. The rites require Queen Olwen to kill herself with the Queensblade in order to ensure the bounty of the kingdom. First, the Princess, Olwen's daughter Gwenlliant, must discover the powers in order to inherit the crown and the kingdom, for only in Gwenlliant rests the power to bring back the bounty of the land and the kingdom of the ages. Gwenlliant must go forth from the Isles of Mist to the shores of Byzantium in orde... more info>> (Published: 1988)
Words: 105378 - Reading Time: 301-421 min.
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Shards of Empire [MultiFormat]
by Susan Shwartz
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In the tenth century, the center of the world is not Rome, but Byzantium. A glorious empire, upon which the sun never sets. Constantinople, the center of this mighty dynasty, is starting to unravel. The great kings and princes, the holy city, the affluence of the empire will be scattered to the winds. Attacked by the Turks on all sides, Byzantium looks to its emperor for deliverance. Leo Ducas, heir to the Byzantine crown, must fight for his inheritance, but he doesn't truly know who his enemies... more info>> (Published: 1996)
Words: 160839 - Reading Time: 459-643 min.
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Star Trek: The Original Series: Vulcan's Heart [Secure Mobipocket]
by Susan Shwartz
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 Now a diplomat for the United Federation of Planets, Spock agrees to a bonding with Saavik, his former protege. Plans for the pair's union are thrown off course when Spock receives a communication luring him to the Romulan empire. Spock must use all of his skills to survive a crisis that will determine the fate of empires. (Published: 2001)
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Star Trek: Vulcan's Forge [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/Adobe]
by Susan Shwartz, Josepha Sherman
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Just over a year ago, Captain James T. Kirk was lost to the Nexus while saving the U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-B from destruction. Aboard the science ship Intrepid II, Captain Spock, commanding some of his old crewmates, must face the loss of his closest friend. But while still in mourning for one friend, he must come to the aid of another. Decades ago, Spock had teamed up with David Rabin, the young son of a Starfleet Captain, to fight an attempted coup on Vulcan that would have turned the planet's ... more info>> (Published: 2001)
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Star Trek: Vulcan's Soul Trilogy Book Two: Exiles [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Josepha Sherman, Susan Shwartz
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Tensions remain high as the United Federation of Planets, the Klingon Empire, and the Romulan Star Empire attempt to maintain their fragile post-Dominion War peace in the wake of the brutal attack by the mysterious Watraii that ended with the loss of Admiral Pavel Chekov. When Admiral Uhura receives intelligence regarding a Watraii base that may contain more than one surprise, she sends Ambassador Spock, Captain Saavik, Ruanek, Captain Montgomery Scott, and Lieutenant Commander Data on a covert ... more info>>
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The Woman of Flowers [Heirs to Byzantium Book 2] [MultiFormat]
by Susan Shwartz
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Alexa, princess of Byzantium, was destined to rule with her devoted brother Marric until the evil forces cast dark magic upon her and made her betray him. Thus, Marric feels under assault, a usurper has seized the throne and, by means both magical and moral, defeated Alexa. Saved by warrior allies, Alexa has been taken to an unfamiliar northern land. Convinced of Marric's death, she is consumed by guilt--and fear. Even from afar, the usurper's power reaches out to trap her. Savage dreams agonize... more info>> (Published: 1987)
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