Books like 'The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume 3'
Readers who enjoyed The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume 3 by Jonathan Strahan, Ted Chiang, Garth Nix, Holly Phillips, Stephen Baxter, Stephen King, Robert Reed, Meghan McCarron, Joan Aiken, Margo Lanagan, Ted Kosmatka, Kij Johnson, Elizabeth Bear, Rachel Swirsky, Greg Egan, Hannu Rajaniemi, Maureen F. McHugh, M. Rickert, Michael Swanwick, Richard Bowes, Ken Scholes, Kelly Link, Peter S. Beagle, Jeff VanderMeer, Paolo Bacigalupi, Ian McDonald, Holly Black, John Kessel & Paul McAuley also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
28 ratingsDina DeMille may run the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, but she caters to a very particular kind of guest… the kind that no one on Earth is supposed to know about... -
![Unification by Dave Willmarth]()
Unification by Dave Willmarth
14 ratingsAllistor just wants to restore the human race. He’s doing his best with the resources he’s gathered to locate other survivors around the world and unite them. His intentions are good, and he pushes hard. The drake eggs are hatching, and his people have dreams of both a murder chicken cavalry and a drake-mounted air force... -
![Born of Silence by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Born of Silence by Sherrilyn Kenyon
24 ratingsDeath Stalks Them All... Kere is the second most infamous member of the shadow organization known as Sentella. An explosive engineer who strikes terror into the hearts of the League, the bounty on his head is truly staggering. No one knows his true identity.The daughter of a traitor, Zarya Starska grew up hard on the back streets of hell- her family hunted to the brink of extinction... -
![Moth by Lily Mayne]()
Moth by Lily Mayne
15 ratingsWhen I—along with my best friend and his big purple monster boyfriend—come across a fortress-like raider camp while journeying across the monster-infested Wastes, we stop to deliver a message.Somehow, that simple pit stop turns into a seemingly impossible quest to get this camp’s missing leader out of the prison where he’s being held and forced to fight monsters and other humans... -
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![Alison Brownstone by Michael Anderle]()
Alison Brownstone by Michael Anderle
12 ratingsAlison is back to share summer with James. The problem is that James' lawyer says that they are going to fight his effort to adopt her.James has to pull in his natural proclivity to punch something until it gives in with the government. Unfortunately for the government, James' friends have his back. The Drow Queen makes an unexpected appearance, fighting James in the courtroom... -
![Lightning Game by Christine Feehan]()
Lightning Game by Christine Feehan
16 ratingsUninhibited passion meets spine-chilling danger in this thrilling GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.Danger and passion fuse in this electrifying GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. GhostWalker Rubin Campo’s rough upbringing made him into the man he is today: strong, steadfast and wary of outsiders...Categorized as:
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![Fatal Mistake by Michael Anderle]()
Fatal Mistake by Michael Anderle
10 ratingsThe government is trying to take down the Council... But they get their asses handed to them.One of the senators wanted to play hardball from the beginning but got outvoted.Now, the head of the task force is killed.Will they wise up and swallow their pride to get the best? Lt... -
![Karma Is a Bitch by Michael Anderle]()
Karma Is a Bitch by Michael Anderle
10 ratingsThe Council Is Dead. Long Live the New Council. How do you have a Council of one? Brownstone is working to get back into a rhythm, but the last remaining Council member is seeking Brownstone. Shay has jobs to do, but can she leave Brownstone alone without him dying? Can Lt... -
![Vax Humana by Michael Anderle]()
Vax Humana by Michael Anderle
10 ratingsJames was raised by some good men. What would have happened if twisted cultists like the Brotherhood had found him instead of Fathers McCartney and Thomas? It's time to find out more about the Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone.James isn't from Earth or Oriceran. Where he is from has been a question for years... -
![One Bad Decision by Michael Anderle]()
One Bad Decision by Michael Anderle
12 ratingsShay goes to a museum and consults with the AET. Then, she doesn't come home on time. Brownstone goes on a rampage when he learns what happens.Using his contacts, Brownstone gets Tyler involved when he learns that Lt. Hall is in trouble.The criminals are powerful, and clever.It seems the hit on the Los Angeles Museum was planned far in advance... -
![Hail to the King by Michael Anderle]()
Hail to the King by Michael Anderle
12 ratingsMen Will Be Men. Unfortunately, the women are in no position to stop nature's course.Tyler has figured out an additional way to make money off Brownstone. But Brownstone has to agree, first. Brownstone gets a request from his hacker support after doing a job for the Professor.It seems she might have upset someone close to home... -
![Bring the Pain by Michael Anderle]()
Bring the Pain by Michael Anderle
12 ratingsThe Harriken have decided James Brownstone is an unacceptable dishonor to their clan. This time, Grandfather has hired the best assassins in the business and Shay knows them.Shay won't allow Brownstone to go to Japan without backup. Her backup... -
![She Is the Widow Maker by Michael Anderle]()
She Is the Widow Maker by Michael Anderle
12 ratingsThe dark elves have come back to Earth. They want to find the half-Drow named Alison, and to get to Alison, they need to find James Brownstone.The Oriceran Consul doesn't want the Drow to mess up the fragile relationship between Oriceran and Earth.But he can only warn the obstinate Drow so many times. The professor needs a package picked up in Washington State and returned safely to him... -
![Fight Fire with Fire by Michael Anderle]()
Fight Fire with Fire by Michael Anderle
12 ratingsThe Drow are back. Unfortunately, the Drow are looking to get hold of Alison. An order to locate the princess means they need to find and deal with Brownstone. They will have to go through him first. Brownstone is pulling his company together, working on his relationship, and dealing with bounties. Additionally, James needs to pay up with the Professor. He owes him a few filthy rhymes... -
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![When Angels Cry by Michael Anderle]()
When Angels Cry by Michael Anderle
12 ratingsAll James wanted was to get some barbeque in Vegas. The Red-Eyes Killer decided to start his spree at the wrong time in the wrong town with the wrong little girl.Trey comes to Vegas in search of a relative he hasn't seen in seven years.Could the City of Sin be bringing together some good out of tragedy? Las Vegas PD isn't prepared to fight high-level bounties like Los Angeles could... -
![Stars Asunder by Tao Wong]()
Stars Asunder by Tao Wong
12 ratingsTo gain his Master Class, John Lee made a deal with the Erethran Empire. Now, the Empire has come to collect on the debt, forcing him to appear in their capital after his last fight. Thrown into Galactic politics of a militarised, System-based society; John will have to weigh consequences of the decisions he's been asked to make and confront the warped reality of a System-created empire...Categorized as:
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![Blue Storm by Brad Magnarella]()
Blue Storm by Brad Magnarella
6 ratingsTHE FINAL CHAPTER With his wife waging the fight of her life, Jason is desperate to get home, Blue Wolf or not. But DAWA, an advanced warning system for doomsday events, has just sounded the alarm. A disease outbreak on tribal land is the latest in an ominous pattern that heralds the imminent end of the world... -
![The Fate of Ten by Pittacus Lore]()
The Fate of Ten by Pittacus Lore
28 ratingsThe sixth book in the thrilling, action-packed, New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! For years the Garde have fought the Mogadorians in secret. Now all of that has changed. The invasion has begun. If the Garde can't find a way to stop the Mogs, humanity will suffer the same fate as the Lorien: annihilation.There is still hope... -
![The Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore]()
The Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore
30 ratingsThe Garde have suffered an unbearable loss. Number Five has betrayed them. Eight is gone forever. Ella has been kidnapped. The others are now scattered.In Chicago, John makes the unlikeliest of allies: Adam, a Mogadorian who turned his back on his people. He has invaluable information about Mog technology, battle strategies, and weaknesses... -
![Feared by Hell / Rejected by Heaven / Eye for an Eye / Bring the Pain / She is the Widow Maker / When Angels Cry by Michael Anderle]()
Feared by Hell / Rejected by Heaven / Eye for an Eye / Bring the Pain / She is the Widow Maker / When Angels Cry by Michael Anderle
8 ratingsSave that MONEY and buy the Boxed Set of The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone books 1 – 6 (Including Feared By Hell, Rejected By Heaven, Eye For an Eye, Bring The Pain, She Is The Widow Maker, and When Angels Cry.) Feared By Hell You never mess with a young girl around James Brownstone. It doesn't matter what crime syndicate you belong to, that just doesn't sit well with him... -
![Rise Up by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Rise Up by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsIt’s hard to plan a wedding when the bad guys just won’t take a hint. Invite only… Brownstone Security is hired for what should be a relatively simple job. Protect a courier transporting a valuable painting. Nothing about the job is as it seems and Alison ends up working with the FBI’s first witch on the case... -
![Keep Your Enemies Closer by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Keep Your Enemies Closer by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsAlison bloodied the Tapestry, but has she defeated them? With her foes operating under the radar, Alison thinks she has time for reviewing pet parks and PR jobs, but when the mysterious magic-enhancing drug Ultimate arrives in Seattle, she is faced with a shocking conspiracy that might reach from Las Vegas to Seattle... -
![The Fifth Realm by Michael Chatfield]()
The Fifth Realm by Michael Chatfield
16 ratingsAfter taking and defending Vuzgal, Erik and Rugrat have a new task to complete: build a city.They have been racing through the realms at this point, but Vuzgal is a prize that they can't simply give up on. Alva is mobilized, as are their allies, to build out the new city. It is time that they solidify their gains, working on their crafts, their fighting ability and cultivation... -
![United as One by Pittacus Lore]()
United as One by Pittacus Lore
26 ratingsThe seventh and final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! With United as One, this action-packed series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying conclusion. The Garde didn’t start this war, but they’ll do whatever it takes to end it once and for all. . . . The Mogadorians have invaded Earth...Categorized as:
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![Queen Bitch by Michael Anderle]()
Queen Bitch by Michael Anderle
18 ratingsThe UnknownWorld is reeling from change. Bethany Anne has started to make a difference in the first week of being 'awake'. Now, America has been losing good men since their teams don't have a Vampire to help them and Frank is hoping Bethany Anne can, and will, help...Categorized as:
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![Saving Supervillains 3 by Bruce Sentar]()
Saving Supervillains 3 by Bruce Sentar
10 ratingsWith Miles's encouragement, Melody, had accepted the physical changes wrought by ingesting monster fruit. But now, it was time to help her through everything else.In the wake of the attack on Point City by Daeva the military had devised a plan to insert Melody into Daeva's stronghold. To gain entry, Melody would have to use her new looks and put her best villain act on...Categorized as:
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![The Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore]()
The Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore
34 ratingsAlternate cover for this ISBN can be found hereThe Garde are finally reunited, but do they have what it takes to win the war against the Mogadorians?John Smith—Number Four—thought that things would change once the Garde found each other. They would stop running. They would fight the Mogadorians. And they would win.But he was wrong... -
![Get Smoked or Go Home by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Get Smoked or Go Home by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
12 ratingsIt’s been so long, Warrior… I can feel you…Is Idina Moorfield going crazy or has an ancient magic found its source?Her family says she’s not a true Moorfield and will never be good enough for the family business.Sometimes what looks like the worst day ever, is the beginning of our best adventure.Idina takes that first step into a new life and gets the hell away from them to forge her own future... -
![Elven Accord by Daniel Schinhofen]()
Elven Accord by Daniel Schinhofen
12 ratingsMeeting a dark Elf was unexpected. Kuro offered unconditional servitude in exchange for being saved, and Gothy was determined to make the most of it. Kuro had a single request: to warn the Queen that the King had broken their pact. Alvin agreed to take her to her world to report, wondering if it would be as easy as it sounded... -
![The Never Paradox by T. Ellery Hodges]()
The Never Paradox by T. Ellery Hodges
14 ratingsIf you lost a piece of your memory…Would you trust yourself to have made the right choices…In the moments you can’t remember.The Ferox assault has been escalating, drawing Jonathan into combat more and more frequently. With each passing day, he’s grown stronger. He can’t be certain, but his attackers seem to be getting… more dangerous?…and, of course, Heyer is gone, again.Then came the glitch... -
![Stars Awoken by Tao Wong]()
Stars Awoken by Tao Wong
14 ratingsJohn Lee has left Earth behind him as he travels to the capital of the Galactic Council. Seeking rest and an answer to what the enigmatic System is, John plans to spend his time reading and researching on Irvina. But fate has other plans for the human Paladin...Categorized as:
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![Sea of Stars by Amy A. Bartol]()
Sea of Stars by Amy A. Bartol
24 ratingsEighteen-year-old Kricket Hollowell was looking for her place in the world when she discovered that the universe was bigger—and more dangerous—than she had ever dreamed. Now, whisked across space to the planet Ethar, Kricket learns that her genetic ability to see the future makes her a sought-after commodity…and the catalyst for war between her star-crossed parents’ clans...Categorized as:
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![Cities in Chains by Tao Wong]()
Cities in Chains by Tao Wong
16 ratingsAn Apocalyptic LitRPG It's been over a year since the System came to Earth, bringing blood and monsters in equal measure. Having left Whitehorse, John and his team travel down to British Columbia, running into new dangers from aliens and humans alike. Faced with new challenges and new enemies, John steps up once more to set things right and teach a few aliens why you never put humanity in chains... -
![Oblivion by Anthony Horowitz]()
Oblivion by Anthony Horowitz
18 ratingsThe final, thrilling conclusion to #1 New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz's masterful series!Matt. Pedro. Scott. Jamie. Scar. Five Gatekeepers have finally found one another. And only the five of them can fight the evil force that is on the rise, threatening the destruction of the world...Categorized as:
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![The Delirium Brief by Charles Stross]()
The Delirium Brief by Charles Stross
18 ratingsSomeone is dead set to air the spy agency’s dirty laundry in The Delirium Brief, the next installment to Charles Stross’ Hugo Award-winning comedic dark fantasy Laundry Files series!Bob Howard’s career in the Laundry, the secret British government agency dedicated to protecting the world from unspeakable horrors from beyond spacetime, has entailed high combat, brilliant hacking, ancient magic,... -
![Dark Reunion by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Dark Reunion by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsSometimes even a Brownstone needs to get away from it all. Did the bad guys not get the memo? Alison Brownstone is on vacation. Do not disturb. Oh they disturbed. But when your mom is Shay Carson and she makes two requests of you, you take them seriously. 1. Go on a father-daughter bounty hunt. 2. Go on vacation. How can Alison say no? She can’t. Two Brownstone’s on a bounty... -
![City of Refuge by Starhawk]()
City of Refuge by Starhawk
8 ratingsSequel to The Fifth Sacred Thing, following the overthrow of the Stewards... -
![Defending the Lost by Justin Sloan, Michael Anderle]()
Defending the Lost by Justin Sloan, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsA time of reckoning has come for the council of Toro, a bandit city about to burst with corruption and injustice. Valerie refuses to allow her world to rot, and she's brought friends to help her teach the council a lesson. As if that weren't enough, Cammie and Royland have begun to rule the former pirate island... -
![A Brownstone Response by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
A Brownstone Response by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsThe Seventh Order has been taken out… Things seem calm. But Alison and her team know better. Trouble’s always coming for a Brownstone. Good thing she has an answer for them. Brownstone Security’s reputation is spreading, which means more jobs for the growing team. But more money means more mayhem looking for them... -
![Reload Faster by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Reload Faster by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsKiller for hire needs to retool her skill set. Find a new career with a little less risk. Meet Shay Carson – Tomb Raider for hire. Good with weapons, works badly with others, can leave at a moment’s notice and not thrown by magic. She’s already making a name for herself on the dark web. Rich people in search of treasure willing to pay to send someone else... -
![A Brownstone Solution by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
A Brownstone Solution by Judith Berens, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsWhat could be harder for Alison than hunting magical beasties? Meeting Mason’s parents. Now she knows what Mason felt like meeting her father. Well, that was James Brownstone, so… maybe not. No time to ponder impressing the parents anyway – she has other issues to deal with. Sonya’s father has reappeared, seeking their help... -
![Bury The Past, But Shoot It First by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Bury The Past, But Shoot It First by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
8 ratingsMagic is back on Earth and there’s money to be made. It didn’t take long for Shay Carson to figure out that being a hitman isn’t good for a girl’s retirement plans. Time to fake her own death and get the hell out of town. Start over in L.A. with dream job number two – tomb raider in a world just coming to terms with magic... -
![The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore]()
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
40 ratingsThe Rise of Nine is the next thrilling instalment in the gripping Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore.'Number Four is a hero for this generation' Michael Bay, director of Transformers***Until I met John Smith, Number Four, I'd been on the run alone, hiding and fighting to stay alive. Together we are much more powerful... -
![Vende by Celia Kyle, Anne Hale]()
Vende by Celia Kyle, Anne Hale
10 ratingsHe had thought he would never experience the Knowing. All he needed was the right woman.After suffering a traumatic injury as a child, Dawn has lived a sheltered life under the shadow of tragedy. Despite her passion for botany, neither her family nor her limitations ever allowed her to pursue her dreams...until the day she encounters the Preor and they need help only she can provide... -
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![Sword Diplomacy by Michael Anderle]()
Sword Diplomacy by Michael Anderle
10 ratingsWhat is the difference between ignorance and stupidity?Ignorance can be solved if you live long enough.Zaena has been sent as an Elven emissary to learn and build a relationship with humanity. She's only two hundred and fifty years old, so time should be on her side.Except she gets involved in a brutal gang war in the first month of landing on the shores of the West Coast of the United States... -
![Nomad Found by Craig Martelle, Michael Anderle]()
Nomad Found by Craig Martelle, Michael Anderle
12 ratingsIt's been twenty years since the fall, the destruction the world brought on itself. Can Terry Henry Walton, enhanced as he is, help bring civilization back as he seeks to atone for previous actions? By protecting and nurturing the ones with the knowledge... -
![Forgotten Ruin by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole]()
Forgotten Ruin by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole
12 ratingsTolkien meets Shock and AweOrcs. Trolls. Wraith riders. Dark wizards. Together, they form an unstoppable force. Or so they thought.Dark Army… meet the U.S. Army Rangers...Categorized as:
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![Under Different Stars by Amy A. Bartol]()
Under Different Stars by Amy A. Bartol
24 ratingsWinner of four 2014 UtopYA Awards, including Best Book of the Year and Best Sci-Fi Book of the YearKricket Hollowell never wished upon stars. She was too busy hiding in plain sight, eluding Chicago’s foster care system. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, she now eagerly anticipates the day she’ll stop running and finally find her place in the world...Categorized as:
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![Hunted by Sophie Davis, Tanya Eby]()
Hunted by Sophie Davis, Tanya Eby
14 ratingsIn need of a distraction from her best friend's betrayal, Talia jumps at the chance to pack up and head to Washington, D.C., to have a purpose once again. She is tasked with administering the annual Talent Aptitude Tests, analyzing the children of the nation’s capital to identify those with powers...Categorized as:
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![Rebel Star by Tao Wong]()
Rebel Star by Tao Wong
14 ratingsAnswers and questions abound in the Rebel Star Weary and tired from playing Galactic bounty hunter and assassin, John and his crew of intrepid human survivors find themselves stopping off in Prax after their latest actions bring more heat than ever. In the outcast station of rebels and pirates, John is caught up in Galactic politics and wars again...Categorized as:
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