Live Free or Die, Second Edition

Humanity's last hope has arrived, but paradise is a lie.

After a two-century voyage through the stars, the first deep-space colony ship has reached its destination. For Ethan, a descendant of generations born and buried in the void, the alien soil beneath his feet is a dream realized. He feels the wind, the rain—life.

But this new world hides deadly secrets. Savage alien predators prowl beyond the colony's fragile perimeter, and saboteurs lurk within, determined to ensure humanity's extinction.

As tensions explode and hope dwindles, Ethan must fight to protect the last survivors of humankind.

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Darrow of Lykos, the Light Bringer, is back, but the hero of the Red Rising Saga faces his darkest hour. After the devastating losses on Mercury, Darrow and his remaining warriors are stranded on a desolate trash moon, haunted by the ghosts of the fallen and pursued by relentless enemies.

As the Republic teeters on the brink of collapse, old alliances crumble and new threats emerge. Lysander au Lune, fueled by vengeance and a lust for power, rallies the forces of the Rim to strike a decisive blow against the heart of the Republic. Across the solar system, fractured loyalties and betrayals run deep, forcing characters to confront their inner demons and make impossible choices.

In this crucial sixth installment of the Red Rising Saga, Pierce Brown delivers a masterclass in action, suspense, and emotional depth. "Light Bringer" explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring power of hope amidst a brutal and unforgiving war. Will Darrow rise again to ignite the flame of revolution, or will the solar system succumb to eternal darkness? The fate of the Republic hangs in the balance.

He shattered the chains of the tyrannical Society, but a decade later, Darrow finds himself an outlaw, exiled by the Republic he forged. Striking from the shadows of Mercury, he wages a desperate war, haunted by the ghosts of a dream he can no longer reach. Has the hero who ignited a revolution become the architect of its ruin?

As Darrow battles his inner demons and external foes, Lysander au Lune, heir to a fallen empire, emerges from exile, seeking to unite the fractured Golds and restore order with an iron fist. Their paths converge above Mercury's war-torn skies, where the fate of the Republic hangs in the balance.

Meanwhile, on Luna, Mustang, Sovereign of the Republic, fights a desperate political battle to protect her fragile democracy and the husband she loves. Across the solar system, a young Red refugee named Lyria is caught in a web of treachery, forced to forge unlikely alliances to survive. And when Darrow's children are kidnapped, their only hope lies with a disgraced thief seeking redemption.

In a galaxy consumed by shifting alliances and ruthless ambition, every player is a pawn in a deadly game. As power is seized and lost, the Rising teeters on the brink, threatening to plunge the solar system into a new Dark Age.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the crew of the Wayfarer in Becky Chambers' acclaimed debut, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.

Life aboard a patched-up, ancient spacecraft might not sound glamorous, but for Rosemary Harper, it's a chance to escape a troubled past and begin anew. Joining the diverse and eccentric crew of the Wayfarer, a tunneling ship carving wormholes through space, Rosemary soon finds herself part of a makeshift family.

As the Wayfarer embarks on a year-long mission to the volatile planet of Torelle, tensions rise and bonds deepen. From humorous mishaps to profound moments of understanding, the crew navigates the complexities of interstellar politics, cultural differences, and the ever-present dangers of space.

More than just a science fiction adventure, this heartwarming story explores the universal themes of friendship, acceptance, and the search for belonging in a vast and wondrous universe. Get ready to laugh, cry, and contemplate what it truly means to be human, no matter where in the galaxy you find yourself.