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Alan Dean Foster has written in a variety of genres, including hard science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective, western, historical, and contemporary fiction. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Star Wars: The Approaching Storm and the popular Pip & Flinx novels, as well as novelizations of several films, including Transformers, Star Wars, the first three Alien films, and Alien Nation. His novel Cyber Way won the Southwest Book Award for Fiction, the first science fiction work ever to do so. Foster and his wife, JoAnn Oxley, live in Prescott, Arizona, in a house built of brick that was... Read More
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Quofum
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: August 25, 2009
Price: $7.99
The mission to planet Quofum to investigate unknown flora and fauna is supposed to be a quickie for Captain Boylan and his crew. The first surprise is that Quofum, which seems to regularly slip in and out of existence, is actually there when they arrive. The second surprise is Quofum’s wild... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: August 25, 2009
Price: $7.99
The mission to planet Quofum to investigate unknown flora and fauna is supposed to be a quickie for Captain Boylan and his crew. The first surprise is that Quofum, which seems to regularly slip in and out of existence, is actually there when they arrive. The second surprise is Quofum’s wild... Read more >
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Patrimony
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: September 30, 2008
Price: $7.99
In this new Pip & Flinx thriller, Alan Dean Foster displays the brilliance that has made him one of the brightest lights in science fiction. In Patrimony, fans will learn more about their favorite redhead–with emerald eyes, uncanny powers, and a poisonous minidrag–than they ever dreamed possible.
“I know who your father... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: September 30, 2008
Price: $7.99
In this new Pip & Flinx thriller, Alan Dean Foster displays the brilliance that has made him one of the brightest lights in science fiction. In Patrimony, fans will learn more about their favorite redhead–with emerald eyes, uncanny powers, and a poisonous minidrag–than they ever dreamed possible.
“I know who your father... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Format: Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $7.99
“THE FALLEN SHALL RISE AGAIN. . . .”
This cryptic warning is ignored by the national security adviser who feels the ruthless Decepticon threat is no more. The allies are victorious, the enemy has been defeated, and the world is safe. Small attacks around the world have been contained, and the remaining... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $7.99
“THE FALLEN SHALL RISE AGAIN. . . .”
This cryptic warning is ignored by the national security adviser who feels the ruthless Decepticon threat is no more. The allies are victorious, the enemy has been defeated, and the world is safe. Small attacks around the world have been contained, and the remaining... Read more >
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Transformers The Veiled Threat
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: April 28, 2009
Price: $7.99
Life on earth has changed forever, as humans and their courageous robotic allies, the Autobots, must warily work together to protect the planet from the destructive forces of the evil Decepticons. At the headquarters of NEST, tech sergeant Epps and captain Lennox both guard and assist cyberneticist Kaminari Ishihara and the... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: April 28, 2009
Price: $7.99
Life on earth has changed forever, as humans and their courageous robotic allies, the Autobots, must warily work together to protect the planet from the destructive forces of the evil Decepticons. At the headquarters of NEST, tech sergeant Epps and captain Lennox both guard and assist cyberneticist Kaminari Ishihara and the... Read more >
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Exceptions to Reality
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: July 29, 2008
Price: $6.99
As is evident in his many thrilling novels, Alan Dean Foster is a master at creating other worlds in an array of genres. Now he turns his imagination to the short story in these spectacular tales of outer space, cyberspace, ancient gods, modern demons, and mortal horror, including
Panhandler A predatory lawyer... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: July 29, 2008
Price: $6.99
As is evident in his many thrilling novels, Alan Dean Foster is a master at creating other worlds in an array of genres. Now he turns his imagination to the short story in these spectacular tales of outer space, cyberspace, ancient gods, modern demons, and mortal horror, including
Panhandler A predatory lawyer... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Trouble Magnet
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: October 30, 2007
Price: $7.99
From science fiction icon Alan Dean Foster comes a blazing new Pip & Flinx adventure for fans of the green-eyed redhead with awesome mental powers and his miniature flying dragon. In this dazzling new novel, Flinx confirms his status as the galaxy’s greatest magnet for big trouble.
Wandering out there in some... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: October 30, 2007
Price: $7.99
From science fiction icon Alan Dean Foster comes a blazing new Pip & Flinx adventure for fans of the green-eyed redhead with awesome mental powers and his miniature flying dragon. In this dazzling new novel, Flinx confirms his status as the galaxy’s greatest magnet for big trouble.
Wandering out there in some... Read more >
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eBook.
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Flinx Transcendent
Format: Hardcover, 416 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $26.00
From one of the most brilliant imaginations in science fiction comes Flinx Transcendent, Alan Dean Foster’s thrilling conclusion to the series that began over thirty-five years ago–the epic adventures of Flinx and his flying minidrag companion, Pip.
Flinx is the only one with even the tiniest chance of stopping the evil colossus... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 416 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $26.00
From one of the most brilliant imaginations in science fiction comes Flinx Transcendent, Alan Dean Foster’s thrilling conclusion to the series that began over thirty-five years ago–the epic adventures of Flinx and his flying minidrag companion, Pip.
Flinx is the only one with even the tiniest chance of stopping the evil colossus... Read more >
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Star Wars: The Approaching Storm
Format: Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: January 1, 2003
Price: $7.99
“ENTERTAINING AND INTELLIGENT . . . This book is pure class all the way. . . . The final page is a great climax.”
–Starburst
The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: January 1, 2003
Price: $7.99
“ENTERTAINING AND INTELLIGENT . . . This book is pure class all the way. . . . The final page is a great climax.”
–Starburst
The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the... Read more >
Also available as an
abridged audio CD and an
abridged audiobook download.
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Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: March 27, 2007
Price: $6.99
The first human-alien contact. The last word in galactic warfare. The story you must read–before Transformers rockets to the big screen!
A mammoth robotic being, clearly of alien origin, has been found beneath the Arctic ice. Its advanced engineering dwarfs known human technology, and unlocking its secrets will catapult American science eons... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: March 27, 2007
Price: $6.99
The first human-alien contact. The last word in galactic warfare. The story you must read–before Transformers rockets to the big screen!
A mammoth robotic being, clearly of alien origin, has been found beneath the Arctic ice. Its advanced engineering dwarfs known human technology, and unlocking its secrets will catapult American science eons... Read more >
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Running from the Deity
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: November 28, 2006
Price: $7.99
From science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster comes a thrilling new Pip and Flinx adventure, wherein a certain red-haired, green-eyed young man blessed (or cursed) with strange powers finds himself and his mini-dragon sidekick on a top-secret mission concerning deep space, alien worlds . . . and a primordial horror intent... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: November 28, 2006
Price: $7.99
From science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster comes a thrilling new Pip and Flinx adventure, wherein a certain red-haired, green-eyed young man blessed (or cursed) with strange powers finds himself and his mini-dragon sidekick on a top-secret mission concerning deep space, alien worlds . . . and a primordial horror intent... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1986
Price: $7.99
Luke Skywalker expected trouble when he volunteered to follow Princess Leia on her mission to the planet Circarpous. But he discovered that hidden on the planet was the Kaiburr crystal, a mysterious gem that would give the one who possessed it such powers over the Force that he would be all... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1986
Price: $7.99
Luke Skywalker expected trouble when he volunteered to follow Princess Leia on her mission to the planet Circarpous. But he discovered that hidden on the planet was the Kaiburr crystal, a mysterious gem that would give the one who possessed it such powers over the Force that he would be all... Read more >
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A Pip & Flinx Adventure Sliding Scales
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: September 27, 2005
Price: $6.99
From New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster comes a fantastic new Pip and Flinx adventure starring a certain twenty-four-year-old redhead with emerald eyes and uncanny abilities and his devoted mini-dragon protector. Time and again, the daring pair have braved countless dangers to emerge victorious. But now Flinx attempts something... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: September 27, 2005
Price: $6.99
From New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster comes a fantastic new Pip and Flinx adventure starring a certain twenty-four-year-old redhead with emerald eyes and uncanny abilities and his devoted mini-dragon protector. Time and again, the daring pair have braved countless dangers to emerge victorious. But now Flinx attempts something... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Transformers
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 29, 2007
Price: $7.99
OUR WORLD. THEIR WAR.
They once lived on a distant planet, which was destroyed by the ravages of war–a war waged between the legions who worship chaos and those who follow freedom. In search of a powerful energy source that is essential to the survival of their race, they have now come... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 29, 2007
Price: $7.99
OUR WORLD. THEIR WAR.
They once lived on a distant planet, which was destroyed by the ravages of war–a war waged between the legions who worship chaos and those who follow freedom. In search of a powerful energy source that is essential to the survival of their race, they have now come... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Impossible Places
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: August 27, 2002
Price: $7.50
For three decades science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster has captivated readers around the world, from his debut classic The Tar-Aiym Krang and his inspired scenario for the first Star Trek movie to a host of New York Times bestsellers, including Splinter of the Mind’s Eye and Flinx in Flux.
In this... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: August 27, 2002
Price: $7.50
For three decades science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster has captivated readers around the world, from his debut classic The Tar-Aiym Krang and his inspired scenario for the first Star Trek movie to a host of New York Times bestsellers, including Splinter of the Mind’s Eye and Flinx in Flux.
In this... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Reunion
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2002
Price: $7.99
At last, New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster returns to his acclaimed Humanx universe, where a young human orphan called Flinx seeks to unlock the dangerous secrets of his past–and the uncertain prospects of his future with the aid of the formidable minidrag known as Pip. This is the... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2002
Price: $7.99
At last, New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster returns to his acclaimed Humanx universe, where a young human orphan called Flinx seeks to unlock the dangerous secrets of his past–and the uncertain prospects of his future with the aid of the formidable minidrag known as Pip. This is the... Read more >
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eBook.
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The Tar-Aiym Krang
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: November 12, 1981
Price: $6.99
Moth was a beautiful planet, the only one with wings -- two great golden clouds suspended in space around it.
Here was a wide-open world for any venture a man might scheme. The planet attracted unwary travelers, hardened space-sailors, and merchant buccaneers -- a teeming, constantly shifting horde that provided a comfortable... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: November 12, 1981
Price: $6.99
Moth was a beautiful planet, the only one with wings -- two great golden clouds suspended in space around it.
Here was a wide-open world for any venture a man might scheme. The planet attracted unwary travelers, hardened space-sailors, and merchant buccaneers -- a teeming, constantly shifting horde that provided a comfortable... Read more >
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Orphan Star
Format: Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: October 26, 2004
Price: $6.99
One man in the Universe holds the key to the mystery of Flinx’s past–and that man is trying to kill him!
It is a strange childhood for a kid, to be adopted by the restless Mother Mastiff and raised in the bustling marketplace of Drallar. Flinx never knew the mom and dad... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: October 26, 2004
Price: $6.99
One man in the Universe holds the key to the mystery of Flinx’s past–and that man is trying to kill him!
It is a strange childhood for a kid, to be adopted by the restless Mother Mastiff and raised in the bustling marketplace of Drallar. Flinx never knew the mom and dad... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook and a
trade paperback.
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The Candle of Distant Earth
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: July 31, 2007
Price: $6.99
From science fiction legend and New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster, creator of the ever-popular Pip and Flinx series, comes the climactic final novel in The Taken trilogy, his electrifying space epic about a man and his dog for whom the expression “out of this world” takes on a... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: July 31, 2007
Price: $6.99
From science fiction legend and New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster, creator of the ever-popular Pip and Flinx series, comes the climactic final novel in The Taken trilogy, his electrifying space epic about a man and his dog for whom the expression “out of this world” takes on a... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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For Love of Mother-Not
Format: Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1987
Price: $6.99
He was just a freckle-faced, redheaded kid with green eyes and a strangely campelling stare when Mather Mastiff first saw him an the auctioneer's block. One hundred credits and he was hers.
For years the old woman was his only family. She loved him, fed him, taught him everything she knew --... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: March 12, 1987
Price: $6.99
He was just a freckle-faced, redheaded kid with green eyes and a strangely campelling stare when Mather Mastiff first saw him an the auctioneer's block. One hundred credits and he was hers.
For years the old woman was his only family. She loved him, fed him, taught him everything she knew --... Read more >
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Flinx's Folly
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: September 28, 2004
Price: $7.99
New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster delivers the eagerly awaited new Pip and Flinx novel featuring a certain twenty-four-year-old with red hair, growing powers, and a loyal sidekick who just happens to be a flying mini-dragon. Sure to delight longtime fans and win new ones, Flinx’s Folly follows Flinx... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: September 28, 2004
Price: $7.99
New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster delivers the eagerly awaited new Pip and Flinx novel featuring a certain twenty-four-year-old with red hair, growing powers, and a loyal sidekick who just happens to be a flying mini-dragon. Sure to delight longtime fans and win new ones, Flinx’s Folly follows Flinx... Read more >
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eBook.
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Mid-Flinx
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: September 1, 1996
Price: $7.99
OVER THE EDGE
Where Flinx and his flying minidrag Pip went, trouble always followed--that law had governed their lives through years of unsought danger and galactic intrigue. Now an evil rich man was out to kidnap the minidrag for his personal zoo, and Flinx and Pip were on the run again--this time... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: September 1, 1996
Price: $7.99
OVER THE EDGE
Where Flinx and his flying minidrag Pip went, trouble always followed--that law had governed their lives through years of unsought danger and galactic intrigue. Now an evil rich man was out to kidnap the minidrag for his personal zoo, and Flinx and Pip were on the run again--this time... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Dirge
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 29, 2001
Price: $6.99
Chosen by Science Fiction Chronicle as One of the Best Books of the Year
Bestselling author Alan Dean Foster has written an exciting Humanx Commonwealth adventure that delves deeper into the fragile early years when humans made first contact in this unforgettable world . . .
In the second half of the twenty-fourth... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 29, 2001
Price: $6.99
Chosen by Science Fiction Chronicle as One of the Best Books of the Year
Bestselling author Alan Dean Foster has written an exciting Humanx Commonwealth adventure that delves deeper into the fragile early years when humans made first contact in this unforgettable world . . .
In the second half of the twenty-fourth... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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The Chronicles of Riddick
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2004
Price: $6.99
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Format: Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2004
Price: $6.99
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eBook.
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Diuturnity's Dawn
Format: Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: February 4, 2003
Price: $6.99
In the climactic third novel of the Founding of the Commonwealth, bestselling author Alan Dean Foster continues the spectacular space adventure that traces the perilous early years of this remarkable universe. . . .
From the beginning, contact between humankind and the thranx has been tenuous at best. Nearly a century after... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: February 4, 2003
Price: $6.99
In the climactic third novel of the Founding of the Commonwealth, bestselling author Alan Dean Foster continues the spectacular space adventure that traces the perilous early years of this remarkable universe. . . .
From the beginning, contact between humankind and the thranx has been tenuous at best. Nearly a century after... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Phylogenesis
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: July 5, 2000
Price: $6.99
In the years after first contact, humans and the intelligent insect like Thranx agree to a tentative sharing of ideas and cultures despite the ingrained repulsion they have yet to overcome. Thus, a slow, lengthy process of limited contact begins.
Yet they never plan for a chance meeting between a misfit artist... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: July 5, 2000
Price: $6.99
In the years after first contact, humans and the intelligent insect like Thranx agree to a tentative sharing of ideas and cultures despite the ingrained repulsion they have yet to overcome. Thus, a slow, lengthy process of limited contact begins.
Yet they never plan for a chance meeting between a misfit artist... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
