Adventure / action fiction
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Volume 1
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£67.49
Little, Brown & Company Overlord, Vol. 14 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThe Sacred Kingdom is surrounded on all sides. As the army of feral creatures closesin, the country's strongest paladin Remedios leads her exhausted troops in a valiantdefense. It will not be enough to save them. Their only chance of survival is to place alltheir bets on the King of Darkness-Ainz Ooal Gown!
£15.19
DC Comics Nightwing Vol. 5 Time of the Titans
Book SynopsisAfter the events of Dark Crisis, Superman has a talk with Nightwing, letting him know that now is Dick s time to lead so Nightwing gathers a group of friends to be the premier league in the DC Universe and moves their base of operations to Bludhaven. Meet the new Titans!
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Road Brothers
Book SynopsisA volume of short stories by the bestselling author of The Broken Empire series, Mark Lawrence.This is a collection of fourteen stories of murder, mayhem, pathos, and philosophy, all set in the world of the Broken Empire.Within these pages, you will find tales of men such as Red Kent, Sir Makin, Rike, Burlow and the Nuban, telling of their origins and the events that forged them. There is Jorg himself, striding the page as a child of six, as a teenage wanderer and as a young king. And then there is a tale about Prince Jalan Kendeth liar, cheat, womaniser and coward.To the new reader, welcome to a lawless world where wit and sword are the most useful weapons, and danger lurks as much in candle-lit palaces as in dark alleys and dense woodland. To those who have already journeyed with Jorg, we hope you will enjoy renewing old acquaintances with your favourite characters.Trade Review‘An excellent writer.’ George R.R. Martin Praise for Mark Lawrence: ‘Excellent – on a par with George R.R. Martin’Conn Iggulden ‘Lawrence’s poetic prose is amazing, far and away the best of the modern fantasy authors’Peter V. Brett ‘Lawrence improves with every book he writes . . . we may have to turn the ratings system up to eleven’Starburst Magazine ‘Lawrence gets better with each book he writes’Myke Cole
£9.49
Ebury Publishing Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder (Target Collection)
Book SynopsisA ship at the edge of space. A robot with a secret. A sinister presence.The Doctor and Donna are trapped on board a mysterious spacecraft. Fate of the crew: unknown. Fate of the universe if what’s on board gets out: terminal.Based on a script by Russell T Davies, the spectacular second adventure for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary features David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble.
£9.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Golden Kamuy Vol. 3
Book SynopsisA tale of high adventure and survival!In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit and rogue who knows about the treasure!Captured by renegade soldiers from the 7th Division, Sugimoto’s life now rests in the hands of Asirpa and “Escape King” Shiraishi, who must work together to save him. Meanwhile, Sugimoto’s list of enemies continues to grow. Hijikata, the former leader of the legendary Shinsengumi, intensifies his own search for the hidden Ainu gold, and another adversary teams up with an expert hunter—who knows the wilderness of Hokkaido at least as well as Asirpa—to track Sugimoto down!
£9.49
DC Comics Batman 89 Echoes
Book SynopsisThe Caped Crusader has disappeared without a trace. In his place, ordinary citizens have taken to the streets to root out crime. As innocents get hurt, the question on everyone's mind is the same: Where is Batman?
£19.99
Profile Books Ltd The Night of the Morningstar
Book Synopsis* THE ELEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING MODESTY BLAISE SERIES * 'The finest escapist thrillers ever written' THE TIMES 'Before Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel, there was Modesty Blaise' OBSERVERModesty Blaise is about to retire from her criminal empire, the Network, a crime syndicate specialising in art theft and industrial espionage. But there is one final, astounding mission before she can leave and the Network is disbanded. Years later, she faces the consequences of this final mission when she and her faithful lieutenant Willie Garvin find themselves drawn into conflict with the mysterious group known as The Watchmen. The Watchmen have big plans, not least to destroy the Golden Gate Bridge. Modesty and Willie will need all their cunning to foil a fiendish plot to bring down western civilisation and save their own lives.Trade ReviewThese books are the finest escapist thrillers ever written * The Times *In the beginning there was Modesty. Cooler than the pretentious James Bond, tougher than the brain-dead Mike Hammer -- Lauren Henderson, author of Dead White FemaleBefore Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel there was Modesty Blaise. For almost 40 years, Peter O'Donnell's iconic heroine drop-kicked her way through a swath of villains and into a unique place in popular culture * Observer *One of the great partnerships in fiction, bearing comparison with that of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson -- Kingsley AmisO'Donnell is one of those rare popular writers, like Josephine Tey or P.G. Wodehouse, who inspire not just fandom but love * New York Times *Modesty Blaise was the comic-strip criminal genius, turned occasional secret service operative, who managed to combine timeless beauty and elegance with the ability to break every bone in your body... there's never been a better time to become acquainted * The Crack *The continuing renaissance of the immortal heroine: thrilling, humorous and timeless adventures, the Modesty Blaise series are seminal British crime novels * Crime Time *The stories of Modesty are better than James Bond and funnier * Tribune *
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Steel of the Celestial Shadows Vol. 1
Book SynopsisA down-and-out samurai named Ryudo Konosuke struggles through his hardscrabble life in early 19th-century Japan.In early 19th-century Japan, a down-and-out samurai named Ryudo Konosuke struggles through his hardscrabble life. His dear departed mother’s last hope was for him to live his life as a splendid warrior, but a cruel curse repels and distorts any metal that gets near him. Will he ever be able to wield a sword, much less live the life of an honorable samurai?It is said that a samurai’s spirit rests in their sword—and Konosuke can’t even pick one up thanks to a cruel curse that repels anything made of metal that gets near him. Destitute and hopeless, he decides to end it all. But when a beautiful and mysterious woman saves his life and his soul, it is the beginning of Ryudo’s journey into a strange world of magic that exists a step away from his own.
£10.44
Pan Macmillan Night Without Stars
Book SynopsisNight Without Stars is the epic follow-up to The Abyss Beyond Dreams, and the stunning conclusion of the Chronicle of the Fallers duology from Peter F. Hamilton.'Hamilton in peak form' – Kirkus ReviewsTo prevent an invasion, she must start a revolution.Part of the Commonwealth, the planet of Bienvenido is in crisis. They are battling the Fallers, a fearsome alien race who have now infiltrated every level of human society. Nowhere is safe – and no one can be trusted. Known as the ‘Warrior Angel’, a mysterious individual is leading a desperate resistance, aided by forbidden technology. Yet the technophobic government obstructs the Angel’s efforts at every turn. As Fallers prepare to attack from the skies, the odds seem impossible on the ground. However, astronaut Ry Evine has made a discovery. It could unlock powerful secrets of the Commonwealth – and prevent their annihilation. But time isn’t on humanity’s side . . .Trade ReviewA thrilling, multi-viewpoint ride . . . ties all the loose ends together in a satisfying denouement * Guardian *Roars relentlessly along in utterly mesmerizing style, with edge-of-the-seat plotting, thrilling action and knife-edge tension that will leave readers gasping. An atomic blast of a yarn. Hamilton in peak form and absolutely not to be missed * Kirkus Reviews *Hamilton delivers on all the expectations set by The Abyss Beyond Dreams . . . pacing and exciting concepts keep the momentum fast and tensions high until a satisfying resolution * Publishers Weekly *A very entertaining read which, like all of Hamilton’s novels, seems to whip by * Locus *A fine book, the kind of epic space opera that Hamilton seems to turn out effortlessly * SFX *An action-packed page-turner. Highly recommended * SFFWorld *Night without Stars is a tremendous novel. It is vast, ambitious and wondrous * ForWinterNights *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group The Gray Man
Book SynopsisTHE FIRST GRAY MAN NOVEL FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MARK GREANEY - now a Netflix original film starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans''Hard, fast, and unflinching-exactly what a thriller should be.'' Lee ChildTo those who lurk in the shadows, he''s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target.But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. In their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness.But Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there''s no grey area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive...***********************''Bourne for the new millenium'' New York Times bestselling author James Rollins'Trade ReviewHard, fast, and unflinching--exactly what a thriller should be. * Lee Child *[A] fast-paced, fun debut thriller. * Publishers Weekly *Through the carnage, Gentry remains an intriguing protagonist with his own moral code. Comparisons will be made to Jason Bourne, but the Gray Man is his own character. The ending screams for a sequel, but it will be difficult to maintain the intensity level of this impressive debut. * Booklist *Here is a debut novel like a well-honed dagger: sharp, merciless, and deadly. Mark Greaney's The Gray Man is Bourne for the new millennium. * James Rollins *Writing as smooth as stainless steel and a hero as mean as razor wire The Gray Man glitters like a blade in an alley. * David Stone *A high-octane thriller that doesn't pause for more than a second. For readers looking for a thriller where the action comes fast and furious, this is the ticket. * Chicago Sun Times *
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Kodansha America, Inc WIND BREAKER 8
Book SynopsisAn adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsHaruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklingshe's only interested in the strongest of the strong. He's just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strengthstrength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka's not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of teamhe just wants to fight his way to the top!
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc ShangriLa Frontier 14
Book SynopsisA fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down trash games, but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in--but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he's ever faced...
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Lean Fall Stand
Book SynopsisA genuine masterpiece' ObserverSpectacular' Maggie O'Farrell'Beautiful' Hilary MantelFascinating bold and masterful' Max PorterThe highly anticipated new novel from the Costa-award winning, three-times Booker-longlisted author of Reservoir 13.Doc Wright could be two steps or two miles from his team. In an ice storm, distance loses meaning. No one can see. No one answers their radio. All he can do is keep going, but something has gone wrong inside his head.Back home, he is the only one who can explain what happened to them in Antarctica. But after what changed on the ice, everything has lost its meaning. Now his wife, Anna, must become his carer. Now he must find a new way to be in the world. All he can do is try to tell his story even if words fail him.The most gripping piece of writing I've read in a long time: Sit. Read. Applaud' Jarvis CockerExtraordinarily tense and atmospheric' TelegraphExceptional I absolutely loved it' David Nicholls, author of Sweet SorrowGripping, moving, magTrade Review‘Gripping, moving, magnificent’ Kamila Shamsie, author of Home Fire ‘Jon McGregor has crafted a unique narrative, encompassing frozen wastes & altered interior landscapes. The most gripping piece of writing I’ve read in a long time: Sit. Read. Applaud’ Jarvis Cocker ‘Utterly original. Jaw-dropping. The sort of book you’ll think about for ages’ Paula Hawkins, author of Girl on the Train ‘Another McGregor novel that, beneath its serene surface, takes huge risks … Fortunately, it’s also another McGregor novel that triumphantly gets away with it’ The Times 'Lean Fall Stand is a beautiful piece of work and should win a roomful of prizes. Jon McGregor writes plainly and exactly, like a poet, and the precision of his writing makes every heartbeat register' Hilary Mantel, author of The Mirror and the Light ‘A spectacular book … It does what Jon McGregor does so well: examine the widening ripples of a single event. I read it again, as soon as I'd finished’Maggie O’Farrell, author of Hamnet ‘Opens as excitingly as any work of fiction I’ve recently read … It’s extraordinarily tense and atmospheric – and McGregor’s prose is tight as a wire’ Telegraph ‘Exceptional. … So moving, and the use of language is remarkable. I absolutely loved it’ David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow ‘A genuinely fascinating book and a troubling, riveting reading experience. A bold and masterful investigation into the weather system of the human mind’ Max Porter, author of The Death of Francis Bacon ‘A genuine masterpiece: poised, multilayered and full of the most astonishingly beautiful prose’ Alex Preston, Observer ‘McGregor’s precise, well-judged prose attests to both the power of language and to the havoc created by its loss’ Financial Times
£8.54
Transworld Publishers Ltd Hero In The Shadows
Book SynopsisA heroic fantasy by the Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell in which the forces of good and evil and the living and the dead face each other in battle...Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Duncan M. Hamilton and Conn Iggulden.Probably the finest living writer of heroic fantasy. -- TIME OUTWhen it comes to heroic fantasy, nobody does it better than David Gemmell. -- THE DARK SIDEHero in the Shadows has everything a fan of heroic fantasy could desire... - Stephen DonaldsonAnother powerful page-turning adventure from Gemmell -- ***** Reader reviewThe characters are wonderfully bought to life... you will simply fall into the world the Gemmell creates for you. -- **** Reader review **************************************Thousands of years ago the evil city of Kuan Hador was defeated by a vast army Trade ReviewGemmell has every right to take his place amongst the SF and fantasy greats * SFX *Gemmell is several rungs above the good - right into the fabulous -- Anne McCaffreyHas everything a fan of heroic fantasy could desire -- Stephen DonaldsonI am truly amazed at David Gemmell's ability to focus his writer's eye. His images are crisp and complete, a history lesson woven within the detailed tapestry of the highest adventure. Gemmell's characters are no less complete, real men and women with qualities good and bad, placed in trying times and rising to heroism or falling victim to their own weaknesses -- R. A. Salvatore, author of MortalisGemmell is very talented; his characters are vivid and very convincingly realistic -- Christopher Stasheff, author of the Wizard of Rhyme novels
£10.79
Simon & Schuster Ltd Protect and Defend
Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF AMERICAN ASSASSIN With Iran on the brink of developing a nuclear weapon, Israel is forced to react. In a daring raid, Israel destroys Iran's main nuclear facility, creating a radioactive tomb and an environmental disaster. An outraged United Nations condemns the attacks while Iran swears vengeance against Israel and her chief backer: the USA. Enter Lebanese master terrorist Imad Mukhtar, who has spent the past decade picking his targets and preparing his cells for this exact moment. All he needs to launch his strike against America is approval from Iran's Supreme Council. With the US on high alert, the President calls on the one man ruthless enough to counter the fanatical terrorist: Mitch Rapp, America's terrorist hunter and one-man wrecking crew. Rapp tracks Mukhtar across Europe to America, where they are pitted against each other. But only one of them can survive . . .Praise for the Mitch Rapp series 'Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets' Dan Brown 'A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners' The Times 'Vince Flynn clearly has one eye on Lee Child's action thriller throne with this twist-laden story. . . instantly gripping' Shortlist 'Action-packed, in-your-face, adrenalin-pumped super-hero macho escapist fiction that does exactly what it says on the label' Irish Independent 'Mitch Rapp is a great character who always leaves the bad guys either very sorry for themselves or very dead' Guardian 'Vince Flynn is Tom Clancy on speed. He grabs you by the scruff of the neck on page 1 and doesn't let you go until the end' Stephen Leather
£9.49
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mission Yozakura Family Vol. 11
Book SynopsisRomance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?!Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died. The only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret—she is the head of a family of spies!Tsubomi Yozakura comes to Taiyo in his dreams, asking him to kill her! She tells him that in order to do so, he’ll need two things. Following her instructions, Taiyo decides to take on the silver-rank spy advancement exam. Unfortunately for him, the test proctors are all Yozakura siblings…!
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd Foe
Book SynopsisJ. M. Coetzee was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1940. The author of some fifteen novels and winner of numerous awards, Coetzee is the first author to have been awarded the Booker Prize twice: for Life & Times of Michael K in 1983 and for Disgrace in 1999. In 2003 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. He lives in Australia.Trade ReviewA small miracle of a book...of marvellous intricacy and overwhelming power * Washington Post *A finely honed testament to its author's intelligence, imagination and skill * The New York Times *
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Hodder & Stoughton Hunter Killer
Book SynopsisChris Ryan gets you closer to the action as SAS hero Danny Black is recruited to an assassination squad tasked with hunting down terrorists.Trade ReviewRyan chooses fiercely up-to-the-minute plots, and laces them with an exceptional eye for detail and insider knowledge ... Fearsome and fast-moving. * Daily Mail *A shockingly authentic tale to keep your adrenaline pumping as fast as the blood on the pages. * The Sun *Nobody takes you to the action better than Ryan, because he's the real deal, and this muscle-and-bone thriller will have fans' blood pumping. * Evening Standard *
£7.99
Zaffre The Dark of the Sun
Book SynopsisAn action-packed thriller by global sensation, Wilbur Smith. 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror The highest prize comes at the highest price... Captain Bruce Curry has a simple enough mission: to lead his mercenary soldiers to rescue a town cut off by rebel fighting in the Belgian Congo. But events quickly take a turn for the worse as it becomes clear that the town's diamond supplies are the real focus of the mission. And where there is treasure, danger always seems to follow.It isn't long before Curry finds something even more valuable than diamonds in the town. Something he'll do anything to protect. And soon he discovers that his most deadly enemies might be those closest to him . . .
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company Sword Art Online 21 (light novel)
Book SynopsisIt's been a month since Kirito and Asuna returned from the Underworld. Together again with Alice, who managed to secure a life in the real world, it should've been happily ever after...But, as luck would have it, the three find themselves involved in a VRMMO by the name of Unital Ring, and all their stats have been reset to level one! It's time for Kirito to put his experience to the test in a genuine Survival MMO!
£12.34
DC Comics Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch Book One Wild Things
Book SynopsisClassic Swamp Thing stories written and drawn by legendary comics creator Rick Veitch return to print for the first time in years!
£22.10
HarperCollins Publishers A Clash of Kings Graphic Novel Volume Three
Book SynopsisGeorge R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Song of Ice and Fire is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the third part of a four-volume adaptation of the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings.New York Times bestselling author Landry Q. Walker and illustrator Mel Rubi continue to serve up a feast in this penultimate volume. In the south, Renly is dead at his brother''s hand, but even as Stannis seeks a way to subdue Renly''s hold of Storm''s End, Tywin Lannister continues his march toward King''s Landing, harried by the forces of Robb Stark and Edmure Tully. As Robb wins victory after victory, his sister Arya finds her own small way to turn the tides against the Lannister forces from her secret place inside Harrenhal while back at Winterfell, their brother Bran is about to discover the true meaning of his prophetic dreams. Meanwhile, beyond the Wall, Jon Snow is chosen for a very special mission, and in sun-drenched Qarth, Daenerys TargaryenTrade Review'In the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best … tense, surging, insomnia-inflicting'Time Magazine ‘The sheer mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads …Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’Guardian ‘Colossal, staggering … Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … The writing is always powerful …'SFX
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Kodansha America, Inc The Great Cleric 9
Book SynopsisOne man''s story of turning blood, sweat, and tears into a successful living--literally! After his untimely death as the hardest-working salary man in Japan, Luciel is reincarnated into the magical fantasy world Galdardia. Always the man with a plan, he recreates himself to be a healer, and sets about making his way in the world. But while Luciel knows a thing or two about making money, he knows absolutely nothing about Galdardia. Will hisgoodheart andgreatwork ethic be enough to make him...TheGreatCleric?After being reincarnated, Luciel sets off on his quest with three silver coins in his pocket, and a desperate need to make more. His first stop is the town of Merratoni, where he''s no sooner in the gate than he''s bowled over by rowdy adventurers. However, he''s rescued by the mysterious and beautiful Lumina, who takes him to the Healer''s Guild to get registered. But before he can start making money...he''s going to have to learn to heal, first! And training in this world doesn''t c
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Kodansha America, Inc Noragami Stray God 27
Book SynopsisThe hilarious, thrilling, sometimes tragic supernatural hit manga that inspired two seasons of beautiful anime from Studio Bones!Ages 16 and up.Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school.
£10.79
Blackstone Publishing Vein Pursuits
Book SynopsisThe path to Heaven runs through miles of icy Hell ...James Crowley has ridden the road to Crescent City before, but never with companions like these. Never with a woman whose very presence jeopardizes everything he's fought for over the past two decades.The swamps are a brutal, nasty place filled with creatures most people think only exist in nightmares and fever dreams. When Crowley, along with Rosa, Bram Stoker, Harker, and Irish stumble upon such a creature, and one of their party finds themselves mortally wounded, they must find help in the most unlikely of places.But that wasn't James Crowley's mission. As a Black Badge, a Hand of God, he's been tasked with hunting down the worst Hell has to offer, and at Shargrafein's beckoning, he must suss out the Betrayer-a mysterious being about whom no information is given.What he finds is something he never could have guessed. The city is overrun with vampires, werewolves, and worse, including an old acquaintance with nothing good in mind.Meanwhile, Rosa has continued her pursuit to reconnect with her dead husband, Willy Massey. With the help of a Voodoo Queen, she must do the unthinkable. Only Crowley stands between her and a choice that would forever scar her soul. But will he be able to escape the clutches of Hell in order to keep her from destroying everything and everyone in her path?With the question of right and wrong always nagging at Crowley's undead heart, he must decide where his loyalties lie in this pulse-pounding sequel to the hit Cold as Hell. The Witcher meets The Dresden Files in this weird Western series by the Audible number one bestselling duo behind Dead Acre.
£999.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mission Yozakura Family Vol. 9
Book SynopsisRomance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?!Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died. The only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret—she is the head of a family of spies!The attack on the Tanpopo base begins! The Yozakura family quickly discovers the enemy’s top fighters—the Nijibana Rainbow Flowers—all have powers bestowed upon them by the Cherry Blossom Leaf Hazakura serum, and they are almost exactly like the Yozakura family’s Bloomings! Shinzo clashes with Kurosawa while Shion and Kengo tackle Cha-Cha and Aonuma. Meanwhile, Kawashita spares no effort in setting up his mysterious Seed-Sowing Project.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Pretenders Gold
Book SynopsisThe new Ben Hope thriller in the series which has sold millions of copies around the worldTrade Review Praise for Scott Mariani: ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . Scott Mariani packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott ‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell ‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure’ Closer 'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry ‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope’ Simon Toyne ‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride’ Ed Macy ‘Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch’ M. J. Rose ‘Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains . . . everything a thriller should be and more’ Joe Moore ‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer’ Chris Kuzneski
£9.25
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Failure Frame I Became the Strongest and
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£13.49
Little, Brown & Company Victoria of Many Faces Vol. 1 Light Novel
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£14.40
HarperCollins Publishers The Shining Ones Book 2 The Tamuli Trilogy
Book SynopsisOthers may vie for the top position but Eddings reigns supreme' Publishers WeeklyDavid Edding's Tamuli Trilogy reissued with a brand new livery.Sparhawk and Queen Ehlana must do everything they can to educate Tamuli Emperor Sarabian in the art of leadership if they are to have any chance of standing against the evil forces that threaten their kingdoms.Sarabian's enemies are regrouping and once again plan to attempt to take the empire for themselves.But more disturbing than the political machinations of court, there have been reported sightings of Shining Ones among the hordes of monsters roaming the land. If Sparhawk and his allies are to have any hope of defeating this growing threat they must resurrect the sacred jewel of the Troll-Gods, otherwise the fate of not just their kingdoms, but the entire world, will be at stake . . .Trade Review‘What separates the grown-up authors from the boys is the quality of the writing and David Eddings is one of the best’Western Mail ‘Others may vie for the top position… but Eddings reigns supreme’Publishers Weekly ‘Sparhawk is the best-realized hero in fantasy‘ Daily Telegraph
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DC Comics Justice League International Book One Born Again
Book SynopsisBatman leads a team of unlikely heroes in these satirical 1980s adventures, co-starring Black Canary, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle and more in Justice League International Book 1: Born Again!
£29.99
Zaffre Eagle in the Sky
Book SynopsisAn action-packed story of love, duty and destiny, by global sensation Wilbur Smith. 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror The higher you fly, the harder you fall . . . From a young age it's clear that David Morgan is a 'bird', a natural pilot, most at home in the air. His family want him to take over the family business, but David is determined to follow his destiny, and joins the South African Air Force, where he is commended for his skills. When he meets Debra, a beautiful young Israeli writer, David once again feels the pull of destiny. He joins the Israeli Defence Force and finds himself caught up in the country's struggles. But when the war separates him from Debra, David feels his two destinies pulling him apart. Can he become the man he always dreamed of being, without losing the woman he's fighting for?
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Pan Macmillan The Call of the Wild & White Fang
Book SynopsisExtraordinary both for the vividness of their descriptions and the success with which they imagine life from a non-human perspective, these two classics of children’s literature are two of the greatest and most popular animal stories ever written.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This beautiful Macmillan Collector’s Library edition of The Call of the Wild & White Fang features an afterword by Sam Gilpin.The Call of the Wild tells the story of Buck, a domestic dog who is kidnapped from his home in California and forced to pull sleds in the Arctic wasteland. White Fang, by contrast, is the tale of a crossbreed who is three-quarters wolf and a quarter dog, and who must endure considerable suffering in the wilderness before being tamed by an American and taken to live in California.
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Faber & Faber To the Ends of the Earth
Book SynopsisA new one-volume edition of this classic sequence of sea novels set in the early nineteenth century, about a voyage from England to Australia.Rites of Passage (Winner of the Booker Prize)''The work of a master at the full stretch of his age and wisdom.'' The TimesClose Quarters''A feat of imaginative reconstruction, as vivid as a dream.'' Daily MailFire Down Below''Laden to the waterline with a rich cargo of practicalities and poetry, pain and hilarity, drama and exaltation.'' Sunday TimesTrade Review"'[Rites of Passage] is the work of a master at the full stretch of his age and wisdom.' The Times; 'Laden to the waterline with a rich cargo of practicalities and poetry, pain and hilarity, drama and exaltation.' Sunday Times"
£15.29
New Directions Publishing Corporation Kornel Esti
Book SynopsisA great masterpiece never before available in English, Kornél Esti is the wild final book by a Hungarian genius.Trade Review"Each of these stories displays a mastery of texture, nuance, and pacing that is absolutely first rate." -- Christopher Byrd - The Daily Beast"Kosztolányi was a ringleader in the 20th-century flowering of Hungarian literature, a poet who reformed the language, and a fiction writer of world class." -- The Guardian"One of the most important and glittering writers of a Hungarian golden age, Kosztolányi is multicolored and ineffable, like a rainbow. At the end of his life, the virtuoso Kornél Esti appears." -- Peter Esterházy"If anyone ever truly wanted to write the history of the Hungarian people, the author would certainly take that Dantean first sentence of Kosztolányi’s Kornél Esti as the work’s epigraph: in a word, the most wondrous first sentence ever written in the Hungarian language." -- László Krasznahorkai"A tender comedy tinged with the absurdity of life, the thrill of sociability, and the imminence of death, which I guess is exactly the kind of book I like." -- Chad Harbach
£13.29
Orion Publishing Co Robert Ludlums The Lazarus Vendetta
Book SynopsisA thrilling Covert-One novel, from the world''s No. 1 bestselling international author.In the increasingly turbulent atmosphere of international politics, a once grassroots anti-globalisation movement has been slowly taken over by an underground radical anti-technology group fronted by a mysterious figure known only as Lazarus. All attempts to infiltrate the group have failed, and the intelligence agents involved have disappeared without trace. Now Lazarus is preparing to make his boldest move yet. Lt Col. Jon Smith is activated by Covert-One to bring his skills to bear in uncovering the truth behind the terrorists. For, unbeknown to the world at large, the Lazarus Movement is on the brink of setting in motion a deadly scheme that will risk the lives of billions and for ever change the nature of the world.Trade Review'The real titan of the genre is Robert Ludlum...the world's most read writer.' - GQ.A writer who bests the bestsellers. - Daily Telegraph.'Robert Ludlum has the storytelling gift.' - Times Literary Supplement.'Olympic style, all-out espionage... Good news for Ludlum's countless fans.' - Daily Express.
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton The Emperors Tomb
Book SynopsisA new Cotton Malone adventure that takes our hero from Europe to the Far East and a race to unlock the mystery of an ancient tomb.Trade ReviewYou don't just read a Steve Berry novel. You live it. * James Rollins *A top-notch, gripping, intelligent thriller in the very finest traditions of the genre * Peter James on THE PARIS VENDETTA *Steve Berry always finds intriguing ways to link the past to the present in his fast-paced thrillers. * Harlan Coben on THE PARIS VENDETTA *All the Berry hallmarks are here: scale, scope, sweep, history - plus breathless second-by-second suspense. I love this guy. * Lee Child on THE PARIS VENDETTA *Sexy, illuminating...my kind of thriller * Dan Brown on THE AMBER ROOM *In Malone, Berry has created a classic, complex hero * USA Today on THE CHARLEMAGNE PURSUIT *'Pure intrigue. Pure fun.' * Clive Cussler on Steve Berry *Action-packed, fast paced and engaging * Sunday Express on THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL *
£8.99
Zaffre Shout at the Devil
Book SynopsisA THRILLING WORLD WAR I NOVEL FROM GLOBAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times'With action on every page, battle, murder and sudden death, Shout at the Devil is not for quiet evening enjoyment by peace-loving readers. It is for the adventure-lovers and thrill-seekers' - Liverpool Daily Post'A fast thrilling adventure, laced with humour, big scenes, savage fighting, leading to a highly exciting finale' - The Northern Echo The hunt is on . . . for revenge. It is 1914 and the cocky, incorrigible Flynn Patrick O'Flynn is enjoying his charmed life poaching in East Africa. Flynn enjoys taunting his neighbour, the German military commander Herman Fleischer, who loathes Flynn and is determined to seek vengeance and reclaim his pride. When young Sebastian Oldsmith joins O'Flynn as aide and apprentice, he's eager to follow in his footsteps and, with O'Flynn's daughter Ruth, the three form an alliance and join the war effort, helping the British Naval forces in the hunt for a German warship. But the war is exactly the excuse Fleischer has been looking for to exact his revenge. Soon the hunt is on and O'Flynn realises that war is far from a game . . .
£9.49
Zaffre Men of Men: The Ballantyne Series 2
Book SynopsisBOOK 2 IN THE BALLANTYNE SERIES, BY INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA RUTHLESS MAN. AN UNFORGIVING DESTINY. Zouga Ballantyne has in his blood a fanatical need to find diamonds, and it is in the diamond mines of Kimberley that he finally realises his fate. But the price of success in one of the most punishing places in the world is high, and Zouga loses his beloved wife to one of the many sicknesses that haunt the diamond mine camp. Zouga and his sons are left to find their fortune elsewhere, and end up a part of the flourishing British Empire, developing their own form of civilisation in the face of tribal opposition.But Zouga's success has come at a price. The local Matabele tribe, who have tried to live alongside the colonists, are slowly losing everything. In the face of exploitation, violence and greed, who will triumph in the land of ruthless men?The second book in the epic Ballantyne Series.Book 3 in the Ballantyne series, The Angels Weep, is available now.
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 16
Book SynopsisAs players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of elves and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster. Mikami's middle age hasn't gone as he planned: He never found a girlfriend, he got stuck in a dead-end job, and he was abruptly stabbed to death in the street at 37. So when he wakes up in a new world straight out of a fantasy RPG, he's disappointed but not exactly surprised to find that he's facing down a dragon, not as a knight or a wizard but as a blind slime demon. But there are chances for even a slime to become a hero...
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Awakened
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Awakened is a good old-fashioned monster story with devious new twists. Creepy and disturbing in all the right ways!” — Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Glimpse and V-Wars “Awakened is a taughtly written, brilliantly unexpected thriller from authorial duo James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth [...] Awakened hits the high notes of Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child’s Relic and Scott Snyder’s The Wake [...] but its scope actually extends much further.” — Kirkus Reviews “This book is no joke. Get ready to not sleep tonight. Awakened does exactly what it advertises. Scary amazing fun.” — Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Escape Artist “Murray and coauthor Wearmouth [...] sculpt a briskly moving narrative that includes a plethora of short-burst action sequences and pacing fit for a Brad Meltzer novel. Along the way, they plant the seeds for sequels and craft a tight, pulse-pounding story that practically cries out for a film adaptation.” — Booklist “Aliens meets The Taking of Pelham 123 in this fast-moving science fiction thriller.” — Publishers Weekly “Awakened is a thrilling read.” — New York Journal of Books “A great book with both science fiction and horror elements, along with some mystery. I highly recommend this.” — SciFiMoviePage “Short, tightly plotted and as grounded in reality as monster stories can be, it’s a cinematic read.” — Serendipitous Reads ”It took James S. Murray many years to get his debut thriller Awakened finally published....It was well worth the wait. The thriller is a page-turning great debut.” — Red Carpet Crash “Awakened is an action-packed, fast-paced and exciting read, one to switch your brain off and just enjoy for what it is, a fun-filled creature-fest.” — The Tattooed Book Geek “If you’re looking for a good scare delivered in a fast-paced, blockbuster-style novel with thrilling action and horror, this novel should do the trick. Overall, I thought it was a fun and thrilling read.” — Bibliosanctum
£8.54
Titan Books Ltd ATOM The Beginning Vol. 8
Book SynopsisThe hit manga prequel to Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy continues! This epic series is perfect for fans of mecha anime and manga! A surprise visit from a family member ends with a tale of robots past…ATOM Volume 8 is here, building up to the legendary story of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy!After the World Robot Battling Championship, Tenma and the team return home to repair Six and U-Ran. A surprise visit from Ochanomizu’s grandfather results in a tale of a robot boy he knew in his youth.
£9.49
Kodansha America, Inc Fairy Tail Omnibus 3 Vol. 79
Book Synopsis Experience the magical adventures of Natsu, Lucy, Erza, Gray, and all the wizards of the Fairy Tail world in a new, large-sized, three-in-1 omnibus format! The best way to collect the manga that inspired the long-running anime, including the new sequel series Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest. This omnibus contains Vol. 7-9 of Fairy Tail. Guild War! Fairy Tail''s rival guild, Phantom Lord, has taken the competition to dangerous levels by smashing the Fairy Tail building and nearly killing three wizards. What is Fairy Tail''s response? Full-frontal assault on the Phantom Lord! But this class is all part of the Phantom Lord''s evil plot to capture a coveted prize.
£19.54
DC Comics Batman The Brave and The Bold The Winning Card
Book SynopsisPrepare yourself for a shockingly brutal retelling of the first bloody clash between The Joker and the Batman!
£13.49
Little, Brown & Company Baccano!, Vol. 21 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThe casino party is finally underway, and everyone involved in the Flying Pussycat and Mist Wall incidents has gathered at the new Ra’s Lance hotel. Is there a shadowy figure pulling the strings behind the scenes, or is it fate? Meanwhile, the Martillo family has been hit by Melvi, the Runorata family’s dealer. Amid the confusion, Firo heads to the casino fueled by anger and determination... And so the gamble begins!
£15.19
Kodansha America, Inc Peach Boy Riverside 14
Book SynopsisThere''s demon-slaying action galore in this stylish update to a Japanese folktale from the creator of Miss Kobayashi''s Dragon Maid! The rambunctious, teenage Princess Saltherine is fed up with being trapped behind high walls and engineers an escape. But this world is full of monsters both human and otherwise, and it could be Sally herself is one of them... Read the series that inspired the anime!Saltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world...a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer''s true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize...?
£11.69
Tuttle Publishing The Real Musashi The Manga Edition
Book SynopsisThe true story of MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, Japan's greatest swordsman told in exciting manga form!
£9.49
