R.S.'s bookshelf: all en-US Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:50:48 -0700 60 R.S.'s bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Matter (Culture, #8) 886066
Only the sister is not what she once was; Djan Seriy Anaplian has become an agent of the Culture's Special Circumstances section, charged with high-level interference in civilisations throughout the greater galaxy.

Concealing her new identity � and her particular set of abilities � might be a dangerous strategy. In the world to which Anaplian returns, nothing is quite as it seems; and determining the appropriate level of interference in someone else's war is never a simple matter.

Cover illustration by Debra Lill]]> 593 Iain M. Banks 1841494186 R.S. 5 4.09 2008 Matter (Culture, #8)
author: Iain M. Banks
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2008
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Chronicles of Amber: Volume II (Chronicles of Amber #3-5)]]> 10360973
Contains Sign of the Unicorn, The Hand of Oberon, and The Courts of Chaos.]]> 434 Roger Zelazny R.S. 5 4.41 2013 The Chronicles of Amber: Volume II (Chronicles of Amber #3-5)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2013
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Shiver, a Night Moves Novel: Issue Two White Out]]> 35019834 93 anonymae 0692861378 R.S. 0 to-read 5.00 Shiver, a Night Moves Novel: Issue Two White Out
author: anonymae
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average rating: 5.00
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]]> <![CDATA[Shiver: Pandemic Poker (A Night Moves Novel Book 1)]]> 32791090 54 anonymae R.S. 0 to-read 4.00 Shiver: Pandemic Poker (A Night Moves Novel Book 1)
author: anonymae
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average rating: 4.00
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]]> <![CDATA[The Night Dahlia (Nightwise, #2)]]> 35018902
Now a powerful faerie mob boss has hired Ballard to find his lost-lost daughter, who went missing several years ago. The long-cold trail leads him across the globe, from the luxurious playgrounds of the rich and famous to the seedy occult underbelly of Los Angeles, where creatures of myth and legend mingle with street gangs and sex clubs, and where Ballard finds his own guilty past waiting for him around every shadowy corner. To find Caern Ankou, he will have to confront old enemies, former friends and allies, and a grisly cold case that has haunted him for years.

But is Caern still alive? And, perhaps more importantly, does she even want to be found?]]> 368 R.S. Belcher 0765390124 R.S. 0 to-read 4.18 2018 The Night Dahlia (Nightwise, #2)
author: R.S. Belcher
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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date added: 2018/03/26
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]]> <![CDATA[The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar]]> 1057599 180 Frank Hohimer 0914090046 R.S. 4 4.08 1975 The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar
author: Frank Hohimer
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.08
book published: 1975
rating: 4
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]]> Saga, Volume 3 19358975
Collects: Saga #13-18.]]> 144 Brian K. Vaughan 1607069318 R.S. 5 4.48 2014 Saga, Volume 3
author: Brian K. Vaughan
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.48
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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]]> Saga, Volume 4 23093367
Collects: Saga #19-24.]]> 144 Brian K. Vaughan 1632150778 R.S. 5 4.42 2014 Saga, Volume 4
author: Brian K. Vaughan
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.42
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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]]> Saga, Volume 2 17131869
Collects: Saga #7-12.]]> 144 Brian K. Vaughan 1607066920 R.S. 5 4.49 2013 Saga, Volume 2
author: Brian K. Vaughan
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.49
book published: 2013
rating: 5
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]]> Saga, Volume 1 15704307
Collects: Saga #1-6.]]> 160 Brian K. Vaughan 1607066017 R.S. 5 4.16 2012 Saga, Volume 1
author: Brian K. Vaughan
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2012
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery]]> 20299683
They're a pack of booze-guzzling, death-dealing battle maidens-for-hire and they're in the business of killing all the god's creatures for profit. Meet Hannah the Rockabilly Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric and Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief.

This modern spin on an old school genre is a violent, monster-killing epic that is like Buffy meets Tank Girl in a Lord of the Rings world on crack!

Collecting Rat Queens #1-5!]]> 128 Kurtis J. Wiebe 1607069458 R.S. 5 4.07 2014 Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery
author: Kurtis J. Wiebe
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Let's Ride: Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling]]> 9208379 286 Ralph Barger R.S. 5 3.80 2010 Let's Ride: Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling
author: Ralph Barger
name: R.S.
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2010
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club]]> 51550
Narrated by the visionary founding member, Hell's Angel provides a fascinating all-access pass to the secret world of the notorious Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club. Sonny Barger recounts the birth of the original Oakland Hell's Angels and the four turbulent decades that followed. Hell's Angel also chronicles the way the HAMC revolutionized the look of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and built what has become a worldwide bike-riding fraternity, a beacon for freedom-seekers the world over.

Dozens of photos, including many from private collections and from noted photographers, provide visual documentation to this extraordinary tale. Never simply a story about motorcycles, colorful characters, and high-speed thrills, Hell's Angel is the ultimate outlaw's tale of loyalty and betrayal, subcultures and brotherhood, and the real price of freedom.]]> 288 Ralph Barger 0060937548 R.S. 3 3.72 1975 Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club
author: Ralph Barger
name: R.S.
average rating: 3.72
book published: 1975
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Godwulf Manuscript (Spenser, #1)]]> 425174 204 Robert B. Parker 0440129613 R.S. 3 3.89 1973 The Godwulf Manuscript (Spenser, #1)
author: Robert B. Parker
name: R.S.
average rating: 3.89
book published: 1973
rating: 3
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]]> Valediction (Spenser, #11) 69622
So when a religious sect kidnaps a pretty young dancer, no death threat can make Spenser cut and run. Now a hit man's bullet is wearing Spenser's name. But Boston's big boys don't know Spenser's ready and willing to meet death more than halfway.

"Tough, wisecracking, unafraid and unexpectedly literate --in many respects the very exemplar of the species." (The New York Times)


From the Cassette edition.]]> 288 Robert B. Parker 0440192463 R.S. 5 4.02 1984 Valediction (Spenser, #11)
author: Robert B. Parker
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.02
book published: 1984
rating: 5
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]]> Early Autumn (Spenser, #7) 69625
A bitter divorce is only the beginning. First the father hires thugs to kidnap his son. Then the mother hires Spenser to get the boy back. But as soon as Spenser senses the lay of the land, he decides to do some kidnapping of his own.

With a contract out on his life, he heads for the Maine woods, determined to give a puny 15 year old a crash course in survival and to beat his dangerous opponents at their own brutal game.]]> 224 Robert B. Parker 0440122147 R.S. 5 4.08 1981 Early Autumn (Spenser, #7)
author: Robert B. Parker
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.08
book published: 1981
rating: 5
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]]> Ceremony (Spenser, #9) 69646 With Hawk, his sidekick, Spenser takes on the whole X-rated industry. From a specialty whorehouse in Providence to stylish Back Bay bordellos, he pits muscle and wit against bullets and brawn until he finds what he's looking for: April Kyle, little girl lost.

"Nowhere is Spenser's vitality clearer than in CEREMONY...Spenser probably had more to do with changing the private eye from coffin-chaser to a full-bodied human being than any other detective hero." (Sun-Times, Chicago)

]]> 224 Robert B. Parker R.S. 5 3.97 1982 Ceremony (Spenser, #9)
author: Robert B. Parker
name: R.S.
average rating: 3.97
book published: 1982
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Chronicles of Amber: The Chronicles of Amber Books, the Chronicles of Amber Characters, Amber Diceless Roleplaying Game]]> 8706174 108 Books LLC 1155987292 R.S. 5 4.46 2010 The Chronicles of Amber: The Chronicles of Amber Books, the Chronicles of Amber Characters, Amber Diceless Roleplaying Game
author: Books LLC
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.46
book published: 2010
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Second Chronicles of Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #6-10)]]> 451521 900 Roger Zelazny 0739451847 R.S. 4 4.26 1978 The Second Chronicles of Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #6-10)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.26
book published: 1978
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)]]> 92121 175 Roger Zelazny 0380014300 R.S. 5 4.07 1970 Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.07
book published: 1970
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Sign of the Unicorn (The Chronicles of Amber, #3)]]> 239917
An unseen enemy of immense strength has seized a Prince of the Blood, and now threatens the perfect kingdom by striking at the very core of its power - the secret knowledge of Shadow.

When Corwin summons forces to defend the throne, he finds himself challenged by royal conspirators, hideous demons, supernatural patterns and the ominous unknown that suddenly transcends all he ever suspected about the true nature of Amber.

One of the most revered names in sf and fantasy, the incomparable Roger Zelazny was honored with numerous prizes—including six Hugo and three Nebula Awards—over the course of his legendary career. Among his more than fifty books, arguably Zelazny’s most popular literary creations were his extraordinary Amber novels.]]> 192 Roger Zelazny 0380008319 R.S. 5 4.14 1975 Sign of the Unicorn (The Chronicles of Amber, #3)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.14
book published: 1975
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hand of Oberon (The Chronicles of Amber, #4)]]> 116982 188 Roger Zelazny R.S. 5 4.21 1976 The Hand of Oberon (The Chronicles of Amber, #4)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.21
book published: 1976
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Guns of Avalon (The Chronicles of Amber, #2)]]> 62012
One of the most revered names in sf and fantasy, the incomparable Roger Zelazny was honored with numerous prizes—including six Hugo and three Nebula Awards—over the course of his legendary career. Among his more than fifty books, arguably Zelazny’s most popular literary creations were his extraordinary Amber novels. The Guns of Avalon is the second book of The Chronicles of Amber.]]> 223 Roger Zelazny R.S. 5 4.15 1972 The Guns of Avalon (The Chronicles of Amber, #2)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.15
book published: 1972
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Courts of Chaos (The Chronicles of Amber, #5)]]> 359581
For untold millennia, the cosmic Pattern sustained order in Amber and all the known worlds. But now the forces of Chaos have succeeded in disrupting the Pattern, unleashing destructive forces beyond measure... forces meant to reshape the universe.

To save Amber, Corwin, prince of the blood, champion of the perfect realm, must undertake the most perilous journey of his life. A journey that will take him through all the terrors of Shadows to the enemy's last stonghold. A journey beyond the very edge of existence... to the Courts of Chaos.]]> 189 Roger Zelazny 9993911550 R.S. 5 4.19 1978 The Courts of Chaos (The Chronicles of Amber, #5)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.19
book published: 1978
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]]> <![CDATA[The Chronicles of Amber: Volume I]]> 2216760
Here, together for the first time, are the complete CHRONICLES OF AMBER: Nine Princes In Amber... The Guns of Avalon... Sign of the Unicorn... The Hand of Oberon... AND the long anticipated final book, The Courts of Chaos - in a handsome two volume set.

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself - Shadow worlds that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. Unfortunately, the royal family is torn by jealousies and suspicions. And the disappearance of the clan patriarch, Oberon, has intensified the conflicts by leaving Amber's throne apparently up for grabs.

The CHRONICLES begin in a hospital on the Shadow Earth, where a man is recovering from a freak auto accident. Since he is also suffering from amnesia, and has been for some time, he has no idea that he's Prince Corwin of Amber - until his memory receives a succession of jolts:

He meets a sister who speaks in riddles of plots and counterplots... and a brother who abruptly involves him in a life-and-death battle against pursuers from a fearful Shadow world.

He discovers a deck of tarot-like cards, with himself, his sister, and strangers whom he guesses to be other relatives, pictured on their faces. Only lingering amnesia keeps him from grasping the full significance of the find: the cards are the Greater Trumps of Amber, used by his family to communicate across vast distances, and transport one another through Shadows in an instant.

Then comes the most shattering jolt of all... Corwin's confrontation with an intricate design created by a master manipulator of reality - the Pattern. By walking the Pattern, those of the blood royal gain the ability to control Shadows. But the slightest hesitation or misstep during the trial means death.

As Corwin sets foot upon that coldly glowing inscription, memories come flooding back to him... more and more with each step. And finally, knowing his true identity, he acknowledges his true ambition - and resolves that the crown of Amber will be his.

But unknown to Corwin, there are dark forces massing against Amber... and before too long he will discover just how great a burden a king's crown can be...]]> 338 Roger Zelazny R.S. 5 4.37 1970 The Chronicles of Amber: Volume I
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.37
book published: 1970
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]]> <![CDATA[The Great Book of Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1-10)]]> 5367 Alternate cover edition can be found here

Roger Zelazny's chronicles of Amber have earned their place as all-time classics of imaginative literature. Now, here are all ten novels, together in one magnificent omnibus volume. Witness the titanic battle for supremacy waged on Earth, in the Courts of Chaos, and on a magical world of mystery, adventure and romance.
--back cover]]> 1258 Roger Zelazny 0380809060 R.S. 5 4.31 1999 The Great Book of Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1-10)
author: Roger Zelazny
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average rating: 4.31
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]]> <![CDATA[The Chronicles of Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1-5)]]> 316876
The Chronicles of Amber is Zelazny's finest fantasy, a grand imaginative vision of alternate worlds, magic, swordplay, and murderous rivalries.

1. Nine Princes in Amber 1-156
2. The Guns of Avalon 157-338
3. Sign of the Unicorn 338-490
4. The Hand of Oberon 491-640
5. The Courts of Chaos 641-772]]> 772 Roger Zelazny 1857987268 R.S. 5 4.38 1970 The Chronicles of Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1-5)
author: Roger Zelazny
name: R.S.
average rating: 4.38
book published: 1970
rating: 5
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