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Crash Land

Author : Doug Johnstone

Publisher : Faber & Faber

Page : 236 pages

File Size : 42,29 MB

Release : 2016-11-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0571330878

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An adrenaline-charged thriller from the Kindle-bestselling author of Gone Again and Hit and Run. 'An unnerving tale of what happens to ordinary lives when the wheels come off.' VAL MCDERMID 'A haunting, unforgettable page-turner that ticks every excellence box in crime writing.' ALANNA KNIGHT Sitting in the departure lounge of Kirkwall Airport, Finn Sullivan just wants to get off Orkney. But then he meets the mysterious and dangerous Maddie Pierce, stepping in to save her from some unwanted attention, and his life is changed forever. Set against the brutal, unforgiving landscape of Orkney, CRASH LAND is a psychological thriller steeped in guilt, shame, lust, deception and murder.



The Smidgens Crash-Land

Author : David O'Connell

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 38,22 MB

Release : 2022-04-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1526640554

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Ever since Gafferty Sprout's last adventure, she's been VERY GOOD. No more finding lost Smidgen clans, no more pudding fights, definitely no more GHOSTS. She knows there's another clan still out there – The Burrow – and maybe they know the secrets of the MAGICAL knife that saved her from the ghosts. But it'll have to wait until she's less ... grounded. Then a strange Smidgen steals her knife and sets out for The Burrow, and there's nothing for it. Gafferty has to follow. But the Smidgens of The Burrow aren't the new friends Gafferty expected, and soon the Smidgens are in BIG, BIG trouble. The second book in a funny, magical adventure series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers.



Crash Land on Kurai

Author : S. J. Pajonas

Publisher : Onigiri Press

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 25,83 MB

Release : 2017-07-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 194059944X

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He’s dangerous, and she’s desperate for his help. Will he be her savior or the cause of her enslavement? Disgraced journalist Yumi Minamoto is no stranger to risk. She’s been handed a second chance to save her name back home by documenting a peaceful mission to the Hikoboshi System, and she’s determined to do just that. But when her ship is attacked, she’s separated from her brother, and her life pod crash lands on a dying moon. The mission is torn to pieces, and she finds herself in the middle of a deadly civil war. Now Yumi must navigate the unfamiliar terrain, face off against murderous androids, and grapple with a paranoid leader, struggling to stay alive amidst a culture she doesn’t understand. Even more threatening, Yumi finds herself attracted to Rin and his quiet strength and soon discovers his knowledge of the native’s customs could be the key to her survival. As Yumi’s search for her brother intensifies, can she find the courage to trust Rin — and the truth she’s desperately seeking — before she’s destroyed by the power struggle between love and war? Crash Land on Kurai is the first book in the fast-paced Hikoboshi Space Opera Romance Series. If you like high-tech futures, intergalactic battles, and heart-pounding romance, then you’ll love S. J. Pajonas’s thrilling sci-fi adventure romance. Note: THIS SERIES MUST BE READ IN ORDER. It is a true series and plot elements carry through every book, from beginning to end. You will miss too much by reading this series out of order or skipping around. This series contains a slow-burn romance, profanity, and sexual situations. Additional keywords: space opera, sci-fi action adventure, science fiction, Japan, Japanese, corporatocracy, androids, colonization, swords, strong heroine romance, dystopian romance novels, sci fi romance, space opera romance, romance scifi books, strong female lead romance, strong women romance



Zig and Zog Crash Land on Earth

Author : Callum and Eachan Allaway

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 45,29 MB

Release : 2012-10-05

Category :

ISBN : 1291077537

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Two friendly Aliens crash land on earth and that's were the adventure starts...Derived from an idea by their father, Zig and Zog have been part of the brothers' lives for over nine years. Every night, as Callum and Eachan would tuck into their beds, they would accompany Zig and Zog in adventures told by their dad. From reliving trips that the brothers had been on to making their dreams of the future come true, Zig, Zog, Callum and Eachan would travel their journeys together.Now, aged 14 and 12 and highly reminiscent of their delightful days with Zig and Zog, Callum and Eachan share the magic that these friendly, aliens bring. From the moment they crash land in the boys back garden to visiting Santa Claus in Lapland, their voyages bring warmth and laughter wherever they go. Fun, family -based and utterly fabulous, the Zig and Zog series is guaranteed to get the whole family smiling.



Crashland

Author : Sean Williams

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 295 pages

File Size : 16,51 MB

Release : 2014-11-04

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0062203266

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M. T. Anderson meets Cory Doctorow in the exciting sequel to Twinmaker, from #1 New York Times bestseller Sean Williams, who also coauthors the Troubletwisters series with Garth Nix. Clair and Jesse have barely been reunited when the world is plunged into its biggest crisis since the Water Wars. The d-mat network is broken. The world has ground to a halt. People are trapped, injured, dying. It's the end of the world as Clair knows it—and it's partly her fault. Now she's been enlisted to track down her friend Q, the rogue AI who repeatedly saved her life—and who is the key to fixing the system. Targeted by dupes, abandoned by her friends, and caught in a web of lies that strike at the very essence of who she is, Clair quickly finds powerful and dangerous allies. But if she helps them, will she be leading her friend straight into a trap? Caught between pro- and anti-d-mat philosophies, in a world on the brink of all-out war, Clair must decide where she stands—and who she stands with, at the end.



Ronan

Author : Leslie Chase

Publisher :

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 27,63 MB

Release : 2019-09-17

Category :

ISBN : 9781693772825

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Trapped with a sexy alien warrior, a holographic owl, and a mystery I need to solve Becca Investigating these mysterious signals wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for him. Overbearing, arrogant, and worst of all, he's the hottest man I've ever met. A huge, muscle-bound, ruggedly handsome alien warrior, Ronan is every bit as attractive as he thinks he is. He's one of the prytheen, the aliens who stranded us on Crashland. I don't like them, don't trust them, and I am absolutely not interested in this one. Nope. So why is it so difficult to keep my hands off him?RonanI am a fighter pilot, the best there is, and I fly alone. Trapped on Crashland, the cockpit is my only refuge and I refuse to share it with anyone - especially a human. But when I see the female I'm supposed to ferry to the far side of the planet, things get a lot more complicated. Becca is my khara, my soulmate, chosen for me by fate. The soft, curvy, beautiful human gets past all my defenses, and I must have her. I will have her. No matter the danger, or the cost. Ronan is book three of the Crashland Colony Romances. Each book is a complete science fiction romance story with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happy ending guaranteed.



Crash

Author : Sean Williams

Publisher :

Page : 582 pages

File Size : 13,75 MB

Release : 2014-12-03

Category :

ISBN : 9781459690158

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Praise for Jump: 'A thrilling, existential head - trip' - Alaya Dawn Johnson If you betrayed a friend, how far would you go to earn their forgiveness? If someone had saved your life, would you risk your life to save them? If you could bring someone back from the dead, who would you choose? Clair and Jesse have barely been reunited when the world is plunged into crisis - the d - mat network is broken. People are trapped, injured and dying, and it's partly Clair's fault. Peacekeepers enlist Clair to track down Q, the rogue AI - artificial intelligence - who saved her life and is the key to fixing the system. Targeted by dupes and abandoned by her friends, Clair finds powerful allies in the most unlikely places. But who can she trust? Q won't respond to her calls for help, and if Clair finds her, will she be trapping her friend in a life of servitude or sending her to death by erasure? Caught between pro - and anti - d - mat philosophies, in a world on the brink of all - out war, Clair must decide where she stands - and who she stands with - at the end.



Can We Keep an Alien?

Author : Ryan Wolf

Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 34,28 MB

Release : 2021-01-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1538384531

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Bruce tends to tell tall tales, but when he sees an alien crash-land in his neighborhood, he needs his best friends to help him. Mei, Nia, Pablo and Bruce bring the alien back to their tree house to investigate, but can they care for a creepy critter with a taste for mischief?



Crash Landing

Author : Lori Wilde

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 23,74 MB

Release : 2013-04-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1460309944

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Stranded! Billionaire Gibb Martin loves risk almost as much as he loves a well-made suit. But when his business partner and longtime friend suddenly bails on a major venture to get married…well, that's one risk Gibb isn't willing to take. Now he just needs to charter a plane to Florida so he can stop the wedding—fast! Normally, bombshell pilot Sophia Cruz would have told Slick City Boy exactly where to go. Unfortunately, she really needs cash—even if it does come from an overprivileged guy with a very fine backside. But then disaster strikes midair, and Sophia is forced to crash-land the plane…. Now they're alone on a stunning deserted island—and surrounded by temptation. And this is one collision they won't be able to walk away from!



Flash 5 Cartoons and Games F/x & Design

Author : Bill Turner

Publisher :

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 16,3 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9781576109588

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Covering Flash 5 from a cartoon and gaming aspect. Learn how to cohesively pull together and create all the necessary elements for an entertaining cartoon show. Create cartoon characters for television and music videos; then, discover how to use those cartoon elements when scripting and programming interactive games on the Internet. This book includes a CD-ROM with complete a full-length cartoon show and source codes for several games. With Flash 5 Cartoons and Games f/x and Design, you will go beyond the general description of the various Flash tools and discover what can be done with them!