World Walkers Grady Hendrix

World Walkers Grady HendrixHe can jump between worlds. But can he save his own? As the totalitarian Inspectorate tightens its grip, one man discovers the power to slip through the gaps and traverse alternate universes. World Walkers by Neal Asher is an exhilarating standalone novel set within the Owner universe. Ottanger is a rebel and mutant on an Earth governed by a ruthless Committee. But, after the Inspectorate experiments on him, Ottanger realizes his mutation allows him

Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him

My obsession’s oblivious to my machinations

There’s just one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent

And with it

Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people

where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal

Tao is an immigrant fortune teller

Probably my damnation

and Violet is enchanted by the song of the circus-and a mischievous trapeze artist threatening to sweep her off her feet-it seems a family curse that threatens to separate the sisters forever is taking effect

But it may be simpler than predicting how her magic entwines with the Suden Point’s unprecedented power—and the growing bond between them

much to Aurienne's disgust

But the secrets I harbor protect innocent lives—including Morgan’s