Gods and Pawns (The Company) by Kage Baker ISBN 13: 9780765315533

Gods and Pawns: Stories of the Companyby Kage Baker (Author)Publisher: Tor Books; First edition (January 22, 2008)ISBN-10: 076531553XISBN-13: 9780765315533Paperback: 336 pagesDimensions: 6 x 0.75 x 9 inchesGods and Pawns is a collection of science fiction short stories by American writer Kage Baker, published by Tor Books. The stories are set in the same universe as her series about The Company.Operating in the 24th century, a group of scientists and businessmen has created immortal cyborgs at different times throughout history. These loyal servants preserve items from the past for the Company to sell, at huge profit. Recruited as very young children, the cyborgs leave their humanity behind. There are exceptions, however.------------------Contents:"To the Land Beyond the Sunset" — In 17th-century Yucatan, Literature Specialist Lewis wins a vacation from Company base New World One and decides to take Mendoza with him to Amazonia. They discover an unnaturally fertile land where gods are mortal and… Read More

St. Martins Press-3PL, 2008. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

St. Martins Press-3PL, 2008. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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Tor Books, 2008-01-22. Paperback. Used: Good.

Paperback / softback. New. These eight stories, reprinted for the first time in this collection, delve further into the history and exploits of the Company. The book opens with the novella, To the Land Beyond the Sunset, starring Lewis and Mendoza, and involving a strange tribe in Bolivia whose members claim to be gods. Standing in His Light features Van Drouten's role in the career of the artist Jan Vermeer.Other stories include Welcome to Olympus, Mr Hearst, which opens up intriguing questions about The Company, and the original novelette, Hellfire at Twilight, which concludes the volume and tells of Lewis infiltrating the famous Hellfire Club in 18th century England. Gods and Pawns is a compelling read for every Baker fan, and essential for Company addicts.

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Tor Books, 2008. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 336 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.

Tor Books, 2008-01-21. paperback. New. 5x0x9.

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Tor Books, 2008-01-22. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!