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The Last Hawk

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series Book 2 - Saga of the Skolian Empire
"Powerful characterization and intriguing scientific concepts . . . an elegant subtlety and a far-reaching sense of destiny that carries [Asaro] to the highest rank of master storyteller." — Romantic TimesReeling from a battle, pilot Kelric Valdoria crash-lands his Jag starfighter on Coba, the closest safe planet he can find after a Trader squad cripples his ship. Although the military of Kelric's ... Read more

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"Powerful characterization and intriguing scientific concepts . . . an elegant subtlety and a far-reaching sense of destiny that carries [Asaro] to the highest rank of master storyteller." — Romantic TimesReeling from a battle, pilot Kelric Valdoria crash-lands his Jag starfighter on Coba, the closest safe planet he can find after a Trader squad cripples his ship. Although the military of Kelric's
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Ascendant Sun

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series Book 5 - Saga of the Skolian Empire
In this "fast-paced and pleasing entry in the Saga of the Skolian Empire ," an advanced race enslaves the heir apparent to a rival kingdom ( Publishers Weekly ).Kelric, the long-lost son of the Imperial Skolian family, has finally escaped his gilded cage. Having lived at the mercy of a secret colony for nearly two decades, Kelric returns to the Skolian universe, injured and alone—only to ... ... Read more

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In this "fast-paced and pleasing entry in the Saga of the Skolian Empire ," an advanced race enslaves the heir apparent to a rival kingdom ( Publishers Weekly ).Kelric, the long-lost son of the Imperial Skolian family, has finally escaped his gilded cage. Having lived at the mercy of a secret colony for nearly two decades, Kelric returns to the Skolian universe, injured and alone—only to ...
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The Phoenix Code

by Catherine Asaro ...

The Nebula Award–winning author "continues to dazzle us with brilliance in combining science, romance and adventure." — Romantic TimesMIT professor Megan O'Flannery is one of the world's leading research scientists on artificial intelligence for androids. Most of her work consists of working with computer simulations, so when the company MindSim gives Megan an opportunity to work with an android, ... Read more

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The Nebula Award–winning author "continues to dazzle us with brilliance in combining science, romance and adventure." — Romantic TimesMIT professor Megan O'Flannery is one of the world's leading research scientists on artificial intelligence for androids. Most of her work consists of working with computer simulations, so when the company MindSim gives Megan an opportunity to work with an android,
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The Spacetime Pool

by Catherine Asaro ...

A collection that includes the Nebula Award–winning titular novella and "Light and Shadow," the story that begins the Saga of the Skolian Empire series.In "The Spacetime Pool," recent MIT grad Janelle Aulair is hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains when a man appears out of nowhere to request her help. Shaken by his impossible appearance, she steps away—and falls through a portal onto a beach ... Read more

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A collection that includes the Nebula Award–winning titular novella and "Light and Shadow," the story that begins the Saga of the Skolian Empire series.In "The Spacetime Pool," recent MIT grad Janelle Aulair is hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains when a man appears out of nowhere to request her help. Shaken by his impossible appearance, she steps away—and falls through a portal onto a beach
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Starborn

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series Book 2 - Lightning Strike
Following her heart, she left Earth behind—and now only she can save it . . .Tina Santis Pulivok never thought anyone would make sense of the strange way her mind could become saturated with other people's moods. But then she met Althor, an empathic starfighter pilot from hundreds of years in the future. As their love grows, she leaves her Earth to join his universe where she has no ties except to ... Read more

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Following her heart, she left Earth behind—and now only she can save it . . .Tina Santis Pulivok never thought anyone would make sense of the strange way her mind could become saturated with other people's moods. But then she met Althor, an empathic starfighter pilot from hundreds of years in the future. As their love grows, she leaves her Earth to join his universe where she has no ties except to
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Primary Inversion

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series Book 1 - Saga of the Skolian Empire
The first book in the Skolian Empire saga by the Nebula Award–winning author. "Fast, smart, speculative . . . another stellar debut." — Los Angeles Daily NewsSoz Valdoria, a bioengineered fighter pilot—and first in line for the military command of her people—has found refuge with her squad on the sanctuary planet of Delos. It offers a respite from the war that rages between her Skolian people and ... Read more

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The first book in the Skolian Empire saga by the Nebula Award–winning author. "Fast, smart, speculative . . . another stellar debut." — Los Angeles Daily NewsSoz Valdoria, a bioengineered fighter pilot—and first in line for the military command of her people—has found refuge with her squad on the sanctuary planet of Delos. It offers a respite from the war that rages between her Skolian people and
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The Veiled Web

by Catherine Asaro ...

"A near-future layering of East and West, of religion and technology . . . and of love and its loss—all woven into an intriguing tapestry." —Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander seriesWinner of the Homer Award for Best Science Fiction NovelA renowned prima ballerina, Lucia del Mar is far more comfortable expressing herself through dance than with words. Shy and introverted, she ... Read more

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"A near-future layering of East and West, of religion and technology . . . and of love and its loss—all woven into an intriguing tapestry." —Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander seriesWinner of the Homer Award for Best Science Fiction NovelA renowned prima ballerina, Lucia del Mar is far more comfortable expressing herself through dance than with words. Shy and introverted, she
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Gold Dust

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series Book 2 - Dust Knights
BORN TO RUN; BORN TO FIGHT, A PAIR OF STAR-CROSSED LOVERS COMPETE IN THE OLYMPIC GAMESCOMPETITORS IN THE INTERSTELLAR OLYMPICS MUST OVERCOME POVERTY AND INTRIGUEThree interstellar civilizations vie for honors in the Olympics, including the Skolian Imperialate. The thriving, populous worlds of humanity have always dominated the Games. The team from Raylicon, a dying world of scorching temperatures, ... Read more

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BORN TO RUN; BORN TO FIGHT, A PAIR OF STAR-CROSSED LOVERS COMPETE IN THE OLYMPIC GAMESCOMPETITORS IN THE INTERSTELLAR OLYMPICS MUST OVERCOME POVERTY AND INTRIGUEThree interstellar civilizations vie for honors in the Olympics, including the Skolian Imperialate. The thriving, populous worlds of humanity have always dominated the Games. The team from Raylicon, a dying world of scorching temperatures,
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The Quantum Rose

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series Book 6 - Saga of the Skolian Empire
Winner of the Nebula Award, this science fiction adventure "features sound characterization, straightforward plotting, abundant world building detail, and almost as much humor" ( Booklist).As the young ruler of a destitute province burdened by obsolete technology, Kamoj Argali must marry to save her people from starvation. She has managed to make peace with her betrothal to the arrogant leader of ... Read more

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Winner of the Nebula Award, this science fiction adventure "features sound characterization, straightforward plotting, abundant world building detail, and almost as much humor" ( Booklist).As the young ruler of a destitute province burdened by obsolete technology, Kamoj Argali must marry to save her people from starvation. She has managed to make peace with her betrothal to the arrogant leader of
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Lightning Strike

Earthborn and Starborn

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series series Lightning Strike
A two-part adventure of time travel, romance, and interstellar intrigue that takes you "from the L.A. barrios to the universe! Excellent" ( The San Diego Union-Tribune ).Born in Mexico but living in East LA much of her young life, Tina Santis Pulivok has always felt different from her friends and family. Her mind picks up the moods of others, but she's never understood why—until a... ... Read more

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A two-part adventure of time travel, romance, and interstellar intrigue that takes you "from the L.A. barrios to the universe! Excellent" ( The San Diego Union-Tribune ).Born in Mexico but living in East LA much of her young life, Tina Santis Pulivok has always felt different from her friends and family. Her mind picks up the moods of others, but she's never understood why—until a...
... Read more
Earthborn

by Catherine Asaro ...

Series Book 1 - Lightning Strike
From a Mayan village to an L.A. barrio to a chance to reach the stars . . . Part One of "a space adventure for the twenty-first century" (Nancy Kress, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author).Not much surprises waitress Tina Santis Pulivok on the streets of East LA—until the night when, on her way home from her waitressing job, she meets a man working on a strange, glowing box. Still, she thinks he ... Read more

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From a Mayan village to an L.A. barrio to a chance to reach the stars . . . Part One of "a space adventure for the twenty-first century" (Nancy Kress, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author).Not much surprises waitress Tina Santis Pulivok on the streets of East LA—until the night when, on her way home from her waitressing job, she meets a man working on a strange, glowing box. Still, she thinks he
... Read more
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Primary Inversion

by Catherine Asaro ...

Narrated by Anna Fields ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Saga of the Skolian Empire Series
Unabridged

11 hours 17 min

The Skolian Empire rules a third of the civilized galaxy through its mastery of faster-than-light communication. But war with the rival empire of the Traders seems imminent, a war that can only lead to slavery for the Skolians or the destruction of both sides. Destructive skirmishes have already occurred, and a desperate attempt must be made to avert total disaster.When Sauscony Valdoria, linked ... Read more

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The Skolian Empire rules a third of the civilized galaxy through its mastery of faster-than-light communication. But war with the rival empire of the Traders seems imminent, a war that can only lead to slavery for the Skolians or the destruction of both sides. Destructive skirmishes have already occurred, and a desperate attempt must be made to avert total disaster.When Sauscony Valdoria, linked
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