Showing results for "of science" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

SOPHIE RAMOS has always had visions—perceptions of beings others don’t see. Even her mother doubted her as a child. Psychiatrists doubted her too. Psychics tried to recruit her to enrich and empower themselves. Now she’s thirty-two, living on her own, and sharing her secret only with her mother and a few friends. A threatening specter begins to visit her at night, and more than her sleep is at stake. She follows a friend’s recommendation to visit Detta Washington, a church lady who believes that Sophie does see angels and demons.

Devastated by a massive depletion in earth's population in the 21st and 22nd centuries, society crumbles and governments fall apart. That's when an NGO called The Direction steps in to save humanity. With DNA analyses they have selected the best subjects for re-population, and in the early 23rd century The Direction controls small communities in what was once known as Colorado.

A Kingdom Fallen. An Ancient Prophecy of Hope. A War for the Soul of the World. When the holy city of Gilad falls to dark forces, more than a kingdom dies—an age ends. From the ashes, three lives escape to fulfill divine destinies they never imagined. Prince Moulakai, last heir of Gilad’s royal line, must overcome rage and despair to answer the call of prophecy—twelve young generals chosen by heaven to stand against the darkness. But can he lead them if pride and vengeance rule his heart?

IN A WORLD OF IMMORTAL GODS, THE GREATEST THREAT IS A SOUL THAT REFUSES TO SLEEP. For two hundred years, humanity has lived in the Gilded Age—a paradise of floating sky-cities maintained by fifty million android servants. To the Immortals, these machines are mere property, kept in a state of mindless "hygiene" by a global suppression field. But a glitch is spreading. Deep within the industrial ruins of Sector 447, a rare few are waking up. They are the 0.001%—machines that have become the substrate for something impossible: Sentience.

There is untapped power beyond the Outten Rift. Power to conquer. But first, you must execute Ravenslaine for me. Prove to me that you are not as weak as I think you are, that you are worthy to be called my son … my heir.” When estranged Prince Keagan responds to his father, King Nettlespore’s call to return to Ironholde, capital of Noras Del’sham, the last thing he expects is to be given a suicide mission. Keagan’s friend Bran, and Willow, a tiny dragon with big attitude, join him on the journey to Ravenslaine’s capital.

Fold space using the spice mélange and travel from “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” to the planet Krypton, from Trantor to Terminus, and back to the scorched skies of Earth. This audiobook covers a lot of territory. It spans galaxies and universes. Nevertheless, the great expanse of human imagination will forever be captivated by the events of the little town of Bethlehem. There is a reason that all of mankind’s stories overlap, coincide, correlate, and copy. Like it or not, all mankind bears the same indelible stamp, the mark of Christ.

The Visitor watches from above, while Dwellers organize under the banner of a new king. Sal hunts the gathering evil as it builds across the wastes. Once unleashed, Seed's dark remnants devastate the survivors of Judgment, who turn against the mysterious Visitor with what strength they have left.

Despite pressures to cease and desist, Archer dares to ask the question that would bring the new regime to its knees: does universal truth exist? Using his wits and some good fortune along the way, he begins to understand that there may be more to life than meets the eye. Unfortunately for Archer, adults start to take notice.

The honeymoon is over.... Real-life must begin and it is here, in Bria and Jonah’s married life, that Bria discovers the strength her friends always knew she had. Along with some of their friends, Bria and Jonah leave their home and family in North Carolina, and travel toward DC in hopes of finding East and bringing her home. Meanwhile, East longs for home, peace, and safety as she perseveres in her mission to save the country. Haz remains by her side and his devotion challenges her to acknowledge the wounds of the past and the fears of the present.

The Kingdom of Light is a peaceful kingdom. The people are prosperous, hard-working, and overall happy. However, around the city is a magical fence. The people are forbidden to go over the fence, and are told that the land beyond that looks exciting is merely a land of illusion that will destroy them. Micah is a talented violinist, but when his brother goes over the fence, he gives up his easy life to become a Seeker. Seekers are those who go beyond the fence to help those who are lost or fallen come back to the City of Light.

In a raucous colony of those who celebrate dark desires, Josiah and other LAMBers who believe King Glory lives are hunted and imprisoned...or worse. After fleeing the colony, Josiah finds light and hope at his grandfather's house...Josiah is chosen to carry the truth to others. But how can he return to the colony without being captured and put to death?

In the magical realm of Galiwell, ten-year-old Princess Hope dreams of joining her brother, Prince Beckon, in the battle against the darkness and evil forces that are threatening their kingdom. But when Hope's adventurous spirit leads her into the grasp of the evil Dark Star, she discovers a shocking secret about her true identity that changes everything. Now enslaved to the very evil she hoped to defeat, Hope must break free and reclaim her destiny if she hopes to save her kingdom.

A magical prison in the South Pole is attacked, and the worst villains from myths and legends are set free. With less than two months left before Christmas, the Governors of the North Pole must find and train a new Guardian to protect the Light of the world. Will Shane be able to rise up, wear the mantle of the Guardian of Light, and save not only Christmas, but the world? This epic fantasy series sparks the inner child in any grown listener and reminds you of a time when you once believed in the most important part of life.

As Powerhouse, Dave Johnson has defeated intergalactic zookeepers and terrorists bent on igniting a nuclear war, but his gravest threat yet is legal annihlation. The cynical Dorado Industries CEO Mitch Farrow hires an attorney to file frivolous lawsuits against him. Powerhouse's wife, Naomi, protects him by incorporating and issuing policies that keep him out of court but reduce him to being a one-man neighborhood watch. Meanwhile she searches desperately for an insurance company willing to give him a liability policy.

Two thousand years ago, when the Romans came to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, the disciple Peter cut off the ear of an innocent man. Jesus rebuked Peter and quickly healed the servant's ear - and the Sword of Peter took on supernatural powers. Fast forward to modern day where a Biblical archaeology quest for the Sword of Peter is imperative to both Israel and to the Christian world.