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The world is falling apart. Terrorists spark a worldwide oil and gas crisis while imports grind to a halt. Europe and Britain are erupting into chaos as food runs out and desperate people take matters into their own hands. As the government begins to seal off rioting parts of the city, corporal Harry Miller takes an offered discharge to get his sister and her kids to safety. But he’s not fast enough. Trapped in the city with a rag-tag collection of ordinary citizens, Harry struggles to create a small pocket of stability.

As Harry and the other residents of Orchard Close struggle to survive, a new crop of problems presents itself. Unstable electricity damages equipment, days are spent scavenging for ammo, weapons, food, glass bottles, and of all things, yarn. Elsewhere, gangs carve out their territory throughout the city. Residents pay for protection through coupons, bartering, or worse. Citizens fleeing the city gangs, violence, and lack of food flock to Orchard Close, but how many can they take in?

When an unconventional scientific discovery happens in a little garden shed in the U.K., the results are spectacular. What if you could turn off gravity? Well, maybe divert it a bit, or absorb some? That’s exactly what geek Stephen Corser figures out. And now there’s just a few details that stand between his ragtag group of friends and space, the final frontier. They have a big dream, the freedom of space for anyone who could make something airtight and strap on a Widget. No government control, no corporations selling space an inch at a time. There’s only a few problems standing in ...

In the not-too-distant future, Jamie Salas stumbles across a naked, almost clone of an infamous porn star. But when he steals some clothes for her, he finds that he's rescued a stranded alien who needs a mechanic for her spaceship. Now Jamie finds himself in a race against time, running from battles with a biker gang, hiding from a police manhunt, and evading a murderous alien bounty hunter. With his life on the line, Jamie must navigate his way through a battle for survival and uncover secrets that will change his life forever. Book one of two in a new duology from science fiction writer ...

Tres años y cientos de balas después, Orchard Close resiste. La cábala idea más formas de conseguir su último grupo de requisitos: jardineros y mujeres de moral relajada. La producción de alimentos es una preocupación importante, para los mercados y para los enclaves. Caddi presiona a Harold con sus nuevos juegos, burlándose de él, poniéndole a prueba e intentando averiguar qué es lo que le mueve, para poder explotarlo. Un enemigo común, El General, aplasta enclaves más pequeños, combina bandas y hace una amplia barrida por el control de la ciudad, alineando a los GOFS, ...

The secret society that orchestrated the Crash has finally played its hand. As nuclear fire rains down on military bases across the globe, the carefully laid plans of the Cabal begin to unravel. From the halls of power to the desperate streets of Birmingham, no one is safe from the fallout. Soldier Boy and his ragtag army of survivors find themselves caught between warring factions as the UK government's true nature is exposed. Meanwhile, deep beneath the waves, the crew of HMS Anson emerges from years in hiding, determined to strike back at the shadowy forces that nearly destroyed them. As...

The Nineteenth is coming, and with it, the fate of London hangs in the balance. In the enclaves, rumors fly, and preparations are made for the impending ashfield photos that could incite bloody revolt. Army loyalties divide between looking the other way and aiding the cause. The Londoners dig in, unaware their survival may hinge on the events of the Nineteenth. As opposing factions vie for control, conspiracies abound. Spies infiltrate and snipers take aim, all trying to steer the clash to their advantage. When Soldier Boy finds his former unit guarding London, all bets are off. Chaos ...

After a massive battle with the witches and warlocks, things seem grim. Abel is dying, Ferryl Shayde has lost an arm, and both Kellis and Rob are covered in wounds. The Taverneers haven't exactly won. But sorcerer tethers spread the news of the battle across the magical world, and those in power start to reassess the Tavern. Now Abel's left scrambling on how to hide a heaven, get farther on this plant path, and claim his far-off foreign holdings. Not to mention figuring out how to deal with fresh waves of Tavern tourists. He's going to need a bigger team.

The Tavern has survived both Robert de Beaumont and the Sheffield Eight, but has it been fatally damaged? Rachels' Shunning still causes unrest, while many are shocked by the deaths of Taverners and allies, and the number of badly injured. Meanwhile Jenny steps into her role as the new Mistress of de Beaumont, an old, traditional demesne with scores of apprentices.　 Underneath the grief and confusion, Isabella's poison is spreading. The Taverneers are wrapped up in their own reactions to the deaths, their new bodyguards, and projects. Abel and Kelis are both trying to keep the secret, ...

Billi has always been different, and how could he not be? A man with one leg was uncommon enough. Then a three-legged Hound, Rabbit, came from the Forest and sat by his wheelchair, and he had to learn to be a Hunter. Paired for life, Hunters and Hounds are vital to their Village for hunting and protection in the Forest. They share a wordless song that allows them to know each other’s moods and warn of danger. Rules about the Farm and Forest keep the villagers safe - no living tree can be cut, and any man without a Hound is prey once in the Forest.

Three years and hundreds of bullets later, Orchard Close is holding together. The cabal dreams up more ways to get their latest group of requirements: gardeners and women of loose morals. Food production is a major concern for the marts and for the enclaves. Caddi pushes Harold with his new games, taunting, testing and trying to figure out what makes him tick - so he can exploit it.

How many people have a tattoo that teaches them magic? While trying to outrun the local bully, Abel trips over a stone slab and something wakes up. After it helps him escape, Abel returns the favor and breaks the binding seals and finds himself apprenticed to Ferryl Shayde. Once Ferryl takes up residence as a tattoo on his arm, Abel can see the magical creatures that live alongside us every day. Not the ones of folk tales, but their scruffy, slimy, fanged cousins. Worse, he finds that the pact that should keep them under some sort of control has failed.

Malgré le génocide et la destruction à l'échelle mondiale, la Cabale tente toujours de sauver son plan directeur pour l'humanité. Au Royaume-Uni, cela implique l'élimination des derniers habitants piégés dans les villes, ceux qui ne s'intègrent pas dans le nouvel avenir. Dans les villes en ruine, les enclaves pacifiques et celles dominées par les gangs commencent à réaliser que le temps est compté. Pour certaines villes, il est déjà trop tard, mais même quelques survivants dévoués peuvent constituer un sérieux revers pour la Cabale. Ailleurs, les plus violents profitent ...

Le monde s'écroule. Des terroristes déclenchent une crise mondiale du pétrole et du gaz, tandis que les importations s'arrêtent. L'Europe et la Grande-Bretagne sombrent dans le chaos alors que la nourriture vient à manquer et que les gens désespérés prennent les choses en main. Alors que le gouvernement commence à boucler les quartiers de la ville en proie aux émeutes, le caporal Harry Miller accepte la décharge qui lui est offerte pour mettre sa sœur et ses enfants à l'abri. Mais il n'est pas assez rapide. Pris au piège dans la ville avec un groupe de citoyens ordinaires, ...

Combien de personnes ont un tatouage qui leur apprend la magie ? En essayant de semer la brute locale, Abel trébuche sur une dalle de pierre et quelque chose se réveille. Après que la chose l'ait aidé à s'échapper, Abel lui rend la pareille et brise les sceaux d'attachement. Il se retrouve alors apprenti chez Ferryl Shayde. Une fois que Ferryl a élu domicile sous la forme d'un tatouage sur son bras, Abel peut voir les créatures magiques qui vivent à nos côtés tous les jours. Non pas celles des contes populaires, mais leurs cousins miteux, visqueux et munis de crocs. Pire encore, ...

Trois ans et des centaines de balles plus tard, Orchard Close tient bon. La cabale imagine de nouveaux moyens pour satisfaire ses nouveaux besoins : des jardiniers et des femmes aux mœurs légères. La production de nourriture est une préoccupation majeure, tant pour les marchés que pour les enclaves. Caddi pousse Harold dans ses retranchements, le narguant, le testant et essayant de comprendre ce qui le fait vibrer - afin de pouvoir l'exploiter. Un ennemi commun, le Général, détruit les enclaves les plus petites, combine les gangs et ratisse large pour contrôler la ville, alignant ...

Alors que les tueurs de Caddi se déchaînent à Orchard Close, les défenseurs habituels sont impuissants, mais des héros improbables prennent position. Alors que l'aube révèle l'étendue de la mort et de la destruction, Harold tend la main aux Barbies. Un énorme pot-de-vin permet d'acheter des médicaments et des traitements à Beth's, mais cela ne sauvera pas ceux qui sont trop gravement blessés pour se déplacer. Les bûchers contiennent un tiers des habitants d'Orchard Close, beaucoup sont gravement blessés, et le général est toujours dans la nature. Malgré les dégâts, des ...

Nonostante il genocidio e la distruzione globale, la Congrega sta ancora cercando di salvare il suo piano generale per l'umanità. Nel Regno Unito, ciò comporta l'eliminazione dell'ultima parte della popolazione intrappolata nelle città, quella che non si adatta al nuovo futuro. All'interno delle città in rovina, sia le enclavi pacifiche che quelle dominate dalle bande iniziano a rendersi conto che il tempo sta per scadere. Per alcune città è già troppo tardi, ma anche pochi sopravvissuti convinti possono rappresentare una grave battuta d'arresto per la Congrega. Altrove, i più ...

Bobby B a le choix entre la mort et l'armée. Son choix le conduit à devenir un Timer - un groupe de soldats si jetables que seuls 10 % d'entre eux survivent à une période de service de dix ans. Parce que les entreprises qui dirigent la société accordent plus d'importance à la propriété qu'à la vie, elles ne leur donnent même pas de vraies balles. Les chronométreurs ne reçoivent que des flechettes en plastique pour ne pas endommager les bâtiments et les équipements précieux. Bobby et quelques autres Timers s'associent pour former leur propre escouade, les Beebi's Basteds, qui...

Piégée sur un vaisseau extraterrestre, Beebi se prépare au barrage qui s'annonce. Neuf roquettes amènent une deuxième vague, près de quatre cents combattants à qui l'on a promis d'énormes primes pour tuer les survivants et prendre le contrôle du vaisseau pour leur bloc. Même si les mutins résistent à cette tempête, les blocs corporatistes de la Terre enverront un flot ininterrompu de fusées et de soldats pour éradiquer la rébellion avant qu'elle ne s'étende. Comme si cela ne suffisait pas, l'IA du vaisseau spatial informe les Basteds et les Putes qu'ils sont la dernière ...