My desert island books part 15
Discover essential picks from My Desert Island Books Part 15, featuring epic Tad Williams' Otherland saga and C.S. Friedman's sci-fi masterpiece.
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The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories
by Tom Shippey
A collection of classic science fiction short stories features tales by H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, Frederik Pohl, Clifford Simak, Brian Aldiss, Ursala K. LeGuin, and many others. Edited by the author of The Road to Middle-Earth. 20,000 first printing.
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In Conquest Born
by C.S. Friedman
In Conquest Born is the monumental science fiction epic that received unprecedented acclaim—and launched C.S. Friedman's phenomenal career. A sweeping story of two interstellar civilizations—locked in endless war, it was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award.
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Otherland: River of Blue Fire
by Tad Williams
A group of unlikely heroes goes up against the ruthless Grail Brotherhood, who are exploiting Earth's children.
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Mountain of Black Glass
by Tad Williams
The struggle to control "Otherland" continues, as the wealthy elites seek hegemony over this dazzling cyber universe, and a cryptic message from an oddly familiar winged visitor is all Paul Jonas has to help him survive in the complex virtual reality world. Reprint.
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Sea of Silver Light
by Tad Williams
The epic conclusion of the Otherland saga journeys back to the bizarre world of virtual realities in which the characters discover a multifaceted pathways to immortality, which could be available if one is willing to pay a dangerous price. By the author of City of Golden Shadow, River of Blue Fire, and Mountain of Black Glass. Reprint.
