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Birthright: The Book of Man [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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An epic novel of human expansion across the stars. Birthright: The Book of Man is Mike Resnick's masterful contribution to the science fiction genre's sweeping galactic legacy that began with Asimov's Foundation series. (Published: 1982) Locus Poll Award Nominee
Words: 98686 - Reading Time: 281-394 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Adventures [Chronicles of Lucifer Jones 1] [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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A Stirring Chronicle of Intrigue, Romance, Danger, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Thrilling Triumphs over Fierce Beasts and Fiercer Men in the Mysterious and Exotic Dark Continent, as Recounted by the Daring, Resourceful, Handsome, and Modest Christian Gentleman: The Right Reverend Honorable Doctor Lucifer Jones (Published: 1985)
Words: 67471 - Reading Time: 192-269 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Encounters [Chronicles of Lucifer Jones 3] [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Lucifer Jones, everyone's favorite con man, is in danger of running out of continents that will have him. This time he decides to try his luck in Europe. Europe's pain is your gain. Join Lucifer as he encounters a home-made man, exercises ghosts in Italy, goes into business with the notorious Clubfoot of Notre Dame, befuddles England's greatest consulting detective, enters a werewolf in a dog show, and purchases the sunken continent of Atlantis. Stand beside him as he substitutes for his double,... more info>> (Published: 1994)
Words: 55000 - Reading Time: 157-220 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Exploits [Chronicles of Lucifer Jones 2] [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Lucifer Jones is back--and Asia's got him! Come along with everybody's favorite con man as he encounters the Oriental Detective with too many sons, the Other Oriental Detective, and (shudder!) the Insidious Oriental Dentist. Join Lucifer as he hunts for the Yeti, wins the Great Wall in hand-to-hand combat, becomes the ruler of a land of eternal youth, and falls hopelessly in love with the notorious Scorpion Lady. Help him tame a block-long Chinese dragon named Cuddles, and ride with him atop a l... more info>> (Published: 1993)
Words: 52285 - Reading Time: 149-209 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Ivory [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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In this magnificent Nebula-and-Clarke-nominated novel, researcher Duncan Rojas is approached by the last Maasai and offered a challenge he can't turn down: to find the ivory of the fabled Kilimanjaro Elephant, the greatest trophy ever taken. As Rojas traces the ivory across the galaxy and through the eons, he also begins to learn why it is so important to his client. [Cover photo by Camerapix of Nairobi] (Published: 1988) Nebula Award(R) Nominee, Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee
Words: 99858 - Reading Time: 285-399 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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One Perfect Morning, With Jackals [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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A Kirinyaga story. A man and his son struggle to find common ground on their last day together. (Published: 1991) Hugo Award Nominee
Words: 2558 - Reading Time: 7-10 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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A party of alien archeologists try to learn the mysteries of mankind as they excavate in a gorge on Earth--thousands of years after mankind has become extinct. A gripping exploration of human origins and motivations. (Published: 1994) Nebula Award(R) Winner, Hugo Award Winner
Words: 18923 - Reading Time: 54-75 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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The Blue-Nosed Reindeer [A John Justin Mallory Story] [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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It's four days before Christmas Eve, and Nick the Saint's most important reindeer is missing ... without Jasper's blue nose, the fat man with the white beard has no way to avoid satellites and heat-seeking missles. (Published: 1992)
Words: 7862 - Reading Time: 22-31 min.
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A Little Knowledge [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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A Kirinyaga story. (Published: 1994) Hugo Award Nominee
Words: 11331 - Reading Time: 32-45 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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A Little Night Music [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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A rock-n-roll booking agent finds a cryptic new act called Vlad and the Impalers, and their lead singer in the long black cape is an instant hit with the night-prowling audience. (Published: 1991)
Words: 3111 - Reading Time: 8-12 min.
Category: Horror
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A Miracle of Rare Design: A Tragedy of Transcendence [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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The 12,000-world Republic of Man sends successful author and notorious thrillseeker Xavier William Lennox to an alien planet on an undercover mission. Disguised as one of the xenophobic natives, Lennox attempts to persuade their leader to grant mining rights to the valuable minerals that lay buried in their vast deserts. When Lennox is rescued ... tortured and barely alive ... the Republic offers him another chance at the job, but with a new body surgically altered to exactly match the hideous n... more info>> (Published: 1994)
Words: 54826 - Reading Time: 156-219 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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A Princess of Earth [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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An aging widower is visited by John Carter, the main character from Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess of Mars," who delivers a cryptic message concerning the fate of his beloved wife. (Published: 2004) Hugo Award Nominee, Nebula Award(R) Preliminary Ballot Nominee
Words: 4938 - Reading Time: 14-19 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Barnaby in Exile [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Barnaby the ape knows more than his trainers think. (Published: 1994) Hugo Award Nominee
Words: 4571 - Reading Time: 13-18 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Bully! [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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A Theodore Roosevelt story. (Published: 1990) Hugo Award Nominee, Nebula Award(R) Nominee
Words: 24781 - Reading Time: 70-99 min.
Category: Historical Fiction
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Card Shark [A John Justin Mallory Story] [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Mallory and the Prince of Whales receive the same fake Tarot Cards that presage attempts on their lives. (Published: 1998)
Words: 8281 - Reading Time: 23-33 min.
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Catastrophe Baker and the Cold Equations [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Probably the most famous and discussed science fiction story in history is Tom Godwin's "The Cold Equations". So it was only a matter of time before comic hero Catastrophe Baker solves those equations in his own unique way. (Published: 2006)
Words: 4197 - Reading Time: 11-16 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Eros at Zenith: Book 2 of Tales of the Velvet Comet [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Book Two of the Velvet Comet--the enormous, exclusive, elaborate, and infamous orbiting brothel: Arrogant and overbearing Syndicate detective Andrew Crane arrives aboard the Velvet Comet to investigate a murder. When Crane discovers that the murderer is setting a trap to lure a notorious criminal aboard the Comet, the consequences of solving the mystery forces Crane to become judge, jury, and executioner. (Published: 1984)
Words: 57818 - Reading Time: 165-231 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Eros Descending: Book 3 of Tales of the Velvet Comet [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Book Three of the Velvet Comet--the enormous, exclusive, elaborate, and infamous orbiting brothel: In an attempt to financially persuade the Reverend Thomas Gold to discontinue his public condemnations the Velvet Comet, the Vainmill Syndicate invites the popular cult leader to a charity event aboard the galaxy's most notorious house of ill repute. But when the Reverend is exposed to an alien twist on the sins of the flesh, his own weakness threatens to topple his ministry--and his sanity. (Published: 1985)
Words: 57753 - Reading Time: 165-231 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Even Butterflies Can Sting [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Bodyguard Eli Paxton takes a job protecting a wealthy heiress and finds himself framed as an accomplice to murder. (Published: 2000)
Words: 3671 - Reading Time: 10-14 min.
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Genesis: The Rejected Canon [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Interpretation of the Old Testament would never be the same. (Published: 1995)
Words: 315 - Reading Time: 0-1 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Hunting the Snark [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Lewis Carroll's poem comes to life on a far away world. (Published: 1999) Hugo Award Nominee
Words: 18537 - Reading Time: 52-74 min.
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I Have This Nifty Idea ... Now What Do I Do With It?: Presenting Novel Ideas to Book Editors [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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This book contains outlines for science fiction and fantasy novels which real authors (new and old) used to sell their books to major publishing companies ... actual examples drawn from authors' files, not idealized versions prepared just for a textbook. Whether you're a beginning writer looking to break into novels, an experienced professional seeking new tools and techniques to sell books, or a fan curious about the remarkable thought-processes of some of the great genre writers of our time, y... more info>> (Published: 2002) Hugo Award Nominee
Words: 96210 - Reading Time: 274-384 min.
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Interview with the Almighty [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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Straight from Sid & Sylvia's 5-Star Deli, it's the first interview with God since Man learned to write. Imagine ... an opportunity to get answers to all the BIG questions from GOD HIMSELF ... what would *you* ask? (Published: 1999)
Words: 1157 - Reading Time: 3-4 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Kirinyaga [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick
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A Kirinyaga story. An African tribe struggles to maintain their customs on a terraformed planet. (Published: 1988) Hugo Award Winner, Nebula Award(R) Nominee
Words: 7123 - Reading Time: 20-28 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Merdinus [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick, Linda Dunn
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The true nature of Merlin is revealed, and you won't believe how far into the future the Wizard of Camelot could really see... (Published: 1996)
Words: 6000 - Reading Time: 17-24 min.
Category: Fantasy
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