Adventure / action fiction

"Consider yourself lucky to die here." The fight between Menou and Master Flare in the land of salt begins to tip in the student’s favor. Connecting to Akari’s vast guiding force has enabled Menou to access the pseudo-concept of Time, a development that spells the conclusion to a battle that has ended in defeat countless times before. Yet during the fight, Ivory slips in and out of view. Elsewhere, Pandemonium enters the Star Memory. Something Manon left behind unknowingly has brought about a fatal change, and a catastrophe arrives at the furthest reaches of the world.

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Book SynopsisRenowned marine adventurer Dirk Pitt returns to stem a toxic outbreak.While investigating a toxic outbreak in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States, Pitt unwittingly becomes involved in something even more dangerous - a post-Castro power struggle for the control of Cuba.Meanwhile, Pitt''s children, marine engineer Dirk and oceanographer Summer, are on an investigation of their own, chasing an Aztec stone that may reveal the whereabouts of a vast historical Aztec treasure. The problem is, that stone was believed to have been destroyed on the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898, which brings the pair both to Cuba as well - and squarely into harm''s way.Pitt father, son and daughter have been in desperate situations before . . . but perhaps never quite as dire as the one facing them now.Dirk Pitt returns in Havana Storm, the thrilling new novel from the grandmaster of adventure and No.1 New York Times

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Book SynopsisThis truly epic adaptation of Kieron Gillen's Loki series spans the nine realms as the reborn trickster struggles to walk the hero's path and save the universe from an epidemic of fear. The god of lies has been reborn, but will young Loki be Asgard's savior? When Earth is plagued by an epidemic of fear, ancient prophecy says only Thor can stop the monstrous threat of the Serpent, but without help from Loki, Thor is certain to fail. Aided by a handmaiden from Hel and a demon puppy, Loki must risk everything to find redemption-or doom himself for eternity. Either way, a Nightmare lies in wait hoping to rule the world and Loki will have to risk everything on his craziest scheme of all! Meanwhile, new gods threaten to disrupt the status quo, throwing everything out of balance. Loki must act as a responsible ambassador, but will the nine worlds end in Surtur's fire? In this brand-new prose novel inspired by the epic comic series by Kieron Gillen, young Loki must cross the realms to reclaim his own story, outwit ancient enemies, struggle to do the right thing, and avoid falling in love.

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Book Synopsis Seventeen years after the original Cardcaptor Sakura manga ended, CLAMP returns with more magical clow card adventures! Clear Card picks up right where Cardcaptor Sakura left off, with Sakura and Syaoran starting junior high school. With the Final Judgment passed, Sakura thinks school life will be quiet, but then all her cards suddenly turn blank! The mysterious new power she discovers will change how she thinks about her powers...

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the explosive new novel from No.1 bestseller Kimberley Chambers QUEENIE available to pre-order now!TWO CHILDHOOD FRIENDS.TommyBoyle and Scratch always had each other''s backs. But old loyalties die hard onLondon''s streets, and when Tommy throws his lot in with the notorious Darling family, Scratch gets thrown to the wolves.TWO SIDES OF THE LAW.Sheddingher old life for the Old Bill, Scratch goes undercoveronOperation Sting. Bringing down the Darlings' empire will be her duty and getting revenge for an old friend's sins will be her pleasure.ONE SHOCKING TWIST.As gritty and dangerous as the London streets in which it's set, this is No.1 bestseller Kimberley Chambers at her best. Get ready for a shocking read with a STING in the tail . . .Trade ReviewPraise for the Queen of Gangland Crime, Kimberley Chambers: ‘If you enjoy tough, gritty crime novels, you will love this book’ Rachel Abbott ‘A great read from one of our favourite crime writers’ Closer ‘A gritty tale with a shocking twist . . . will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover’ OK ‘I'm a big fan of Kimberley Chambers. For me Life of Crime is her best book yet. Brutally realistic, epic in scale and with a twist I didn't see coming’ Jaime Raven ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[A] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisBisco and Milo are basking in the joys of family life when the strongest mushroom keeper from a parallel world falls like a shooting star right on top of themand her name is...Bisco Akaboshi! In her timeline, she lost to the rust and just barely managed to escape to the world we know. Bisco and Milo (but mostly Milo) find themselves unable to abandon her and head off on an adventure that will take them across time and space...that is, if she doesn't succeed in absorbing this world's Bisco first!

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Book SynopsisSHILL, BABY SHILL! Poison Ivy has sold out to Big Fracking?!

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Book SynopsisSet in same world of GEIGER and JUNKYARD JOE, this tale of the UNNAMED stars Michael Verardi, who was convicted for shooting and killing the man who murdered his son. While being transferred to a high security prison, a violent blizzard leaves Michael stranded on a Colorado mountain with other convicted felons and transport guards. After witnessing unexplainable visions of their sins, a ferocious monster threatens to tear them all apart in retribution…

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Book SynopsisA terrifying vision of the future from one of the twentieth century's most renowned writers J. G. Ballard, author of Empire of the Sun' and Crash'.Following the energy crisis of the late twentieth-century America has been abandoned. Now, a century later, an expedition from Europe returns to the deserted continent. But America is unrecognisable the Bering Strait has been dammed and the whole continent has become a desert, populated by isolated natives and the bizarre remnants of a disintegrated culture.The expedition sets off from Manhattan on a cross-continent journey, through Holiday Inns and abandoned theme parks. They will uncover a shocking new power in the heart of Las Vegas in this unique vision of our world transformed.This edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard's works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Ned Beauman, Ali Smith, Neil Gaiman and Martin Amis) and brand-new cover designs.Trade Review‘Mordant and inventive, Ballard at his best’ New Statesman ‘It is futile to have expectations of Ballard: he will inevitably subvert them. All we know for certain is that the novels he will write could not be written, could not even be guessed at, by anyone else’ Martin Amis, Observer ‘Enter Mr Ballard’s worlds and you become entranced in a séance difficult to break out of, so powerful is his method’ The Times ‘This is a very clever fiction, and – yes – another amazing improvisation on Ballard's basic theme’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the 2013 Man Booker Prize, the overlapping lives of five newcomers to China's most dynamic city are the subject of this kaleidoscopic novel.Welcome to Shanghai. A restless metropolis where old traditions collide with new ambitions a place where anything can happen and anyone can become Somebody.Golddigger, property magnate, pop star, entrepreneur and guru: five newcomers are lured by the promise of making fortunes and remaking identities. But they find their lives converging in unpredictable ways, as the Five Star Billionaire's lessons for success wreak havoc. For in a land where dreams may come true, nothing is ever quite as it seemsTrade Review‘Aw's tale of five migrant workers carving out lives in a modernising Shanghai is the stuff of a hit TV miniseries … the reading experience it offers is coolly engrossing’ Adam Mars-Jones, Observer ‘A brilliant, sprawling, layered and unsentimental portrayal of contemporary China’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'A fascinating cast of characters … a panoramic, expertly detailed painting of contemporary Shanghai' Sunday Times ‘“Five Star Billionaire” opens with a bang, not a whimper … Aw is a master storyteller and “Five Star Billionaire” can be read as “The Way We Live Now” for our times’ Aminatta Forna, Guardian ‘[Aw] is unmatched at evoking the smells and sounds of the land and cityscapes, the figures of speech and shifting cultural mores of that finger-like peninsula that pokes into the South China Sea …Their tales are told chapter by chapter, the characters slowly drawing closer together like flotsam in a vortex, before the stunning finale …There is wit here, and plenty of acute observation and characterisation’ Independent on Sunday ‘A new kind of immigrant novel. One that takes place in our increasingly mutlipolar world and is …a challenge to the old narrative’ Sunday Telegraph ‘The five characters are distinct, and Aw manages to bring them together well … Aw brilliantly recreates the intonations and vocabulary of someone educated only in Chinese’ Independent ‘Highly topical, sharply observed but affecting portmanteau novel’ Independent, ‘Books of the Year’ ‘A splendid achievement. The narrative … is brilliantly designed, a puzzle whose pieces click satisfyingly into place – Aw’s book could scarcely be bettered’ Independent on Sunday ‘Aw’s style – terse but tender, lightly ironic without being snide – is fresh, bracing and, above all, compassionate. His characters … form profound impressions on the reader. One simply cares deeply what happens to them, and this skilled writer never makes that an easy matter to predict’ Scotsman

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Book SynopsisLET THE HUNT BEGIN.Trade ReviewPraise for Wilbur Smith: ‘Gun-blazing action’ Daily Telegraph 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' The Times 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisBOOK TWO IN THE MAGICAL DEVERRY CYCLEPrepare to be spellbound by this classic fantasy series: a sparkling tale of adventure and timelesslove, perilous battle and pure magic.I was hooked and my enthusiasm for this series carried me through to the very last and then moved me to tears' Fantasy Book ReviewA cracking read' SFXA Royal's freedom, the gift of magic and stolen powerExiled from his brother''s court, Lord Rhodry has found a life for himself on the road with wandering mercenaries, the Silver Daggers. The going is hard, but Jill, a young master of sword and magic, is with him, and as they journey across Deverry's long roads, feelings between warrior and lord deepen.But before love can truly blossom, Jill and Rhodry are drawn into a web of enchantment and mortal danger. The Great Stone of the West, a magical jewel that guides the conscience of kings, has been stolen. When Jill stumbles across the Stone, she draws the attention of the Dark Brotherhood evil sorcerers who will hunt Trade ReviewPraise for Katharine Kerr and the Deverry novels: ‘An excellent writer… the story is engaging, exciting, and unpredictable’Mark Lawrence ‘A fantastic plot which turns a simple story into something far more original … a cracking read … engrossing’ SFX ‘A criminally under-rated and overlooked epic fantasy sequence [with] a keen sense of history, well drawn characters, and a complex plot’ Kate Elliott, author of the Spiritwalker Trilogy ‘An unusually scholarly writer of fantasy’ TELEGRAPH ‘Much as I dislike comparing anything to The Lord of the Rings, I have to admit that on this occasion it’s justified’ INTERZONE ‘Kerr is a master of her trade…She has created a world that might very well go on for ever, and this one reader sincerely hopes it does’ VECTOR ‘An extensive and complete world, whose endlessly fascinating details grow book by book’ STARLOG

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Book SynopsisDark, thrilling, and hilarious, The Black Hawks is an epic adventure perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.Life as a knight is not what Vedren Chel imagined. Bound by oath to a dead-end job in the service of a lazy step-uncle, Chel no longer dreams of glory he dreams of going home.When invaders throw the kingdom into turmoil, Chel finds opportunity in the chaos: if he escorts a stranded prince to safety, Chel will be released from his oath.All he has to do is drag the brat from one side of the country to the other, through war and wilderness, chased all the way by ruthless assassins.With killers on your trail, you need killers watching your back. You need the Black Hawk Company mercenaries, fighters without equal, a squabbling, scrapping pack of rogues.Prepare to join the Black Hawks.Trade Review‘Reminds me of Abercrombie’s THE BLADE ITSELF’Nicholas Eames, author of KINGS OF THE WYLD ‘Refreshing and entertaining, like a cross between Nicholas Eames and Joe Abercrombie; THE BLACK HAWKS is simply a joy to read’Peter McLean, author of PRIEST OF BONES ‘Wragg captures the classic fantasy spirit of adventure and exploration, wraps it with stabbed backs and cannibals and gifts it to you on a bed of action’Ed McDonald, author of BLACKWING ‘Everyone loves a good mercenary tale, but THE BLACK HAWKS offers more besides: a protagonist who's refreshingly rubbish at fighting, a supporting cast who'd be fascinating if they were just standing around in a supermarket, and an author who knows when to dodge cliches, and when to jump in and splash like a kid in a puddle’Nate Crowley, author of 100 BEST VIDEO GAMES (THAT NEVER EXISTED) ‘Check out THE BLACK HAWKS – it’s full of fun characters, mercenary antics, twists, turns, and contains my favourite fantasy lemon’Peter Newman, Gemmell Award-winning author of THE VAGRANT and THE DEATHLESS ‘A remarkably assured debut…I can’t wait to see what happens next’Anna Stephens, author of GODBLIND

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Book SynopsisAnne of Green Gables meets Diana Wynne Jones in this whimsical fantasy adventure perfect for teen readers.I don't know who you are, or why you need me, but you hurt her again and I will make you payAlice has lived in the forest on the fringes of Alder Vale ever since her parents abandoned her. Alone, exiled, and feared by all. All except Lily.Nature has always been Lily's tonic, and she never feels more alive than when she's amidst the trees. It was Alice who first called them the sisters of shadow, Lily the sunshine to her moonlight, for neither can exist without the other.But something is stirring beyond the mountains. Whispers of spectres stalking the moors, women of unfathomable power luring children into a cult that has haunted local lore for a generation.When Alice disappears, Lily knows she must rescue her or risk losing her forever.Because the rumours were true all alongExile.Monster.Witch.Here's what readers are saying:Hot freaking damn guys. Sisters of Shadow was so good! BeyTrade Review‘Hot freaking damn guys. Sisters of Shadow was so good! Beyond addicting. I honestly couldn't put the book down until I reached the very last page’ Alaina, NetGalley ‘Full of raw, dripping magic… characters that are complex, something that I would expect to come from V E Schwab… I cannot get it out of my head. I need more, MORE, from Livesey’ Dalton, NetGalley ‘I was hooked from the beginning’ Lara, NetGalley ‘This was a gripping read, full of love, friendship, working together to overcome fears and the battle of good vs evil… should definitely be added to your TBR’ Ronni, NetGalley ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The world the author created was brilliant and so immersive’ Amy, NetGalley ‘I suspect this book will have a certain Tik-Tok generation appeal… A gentle, whimsical fantasy story of best friends, first love and witches!’ Rebecca, NetGalley ‘The young adults in this book are so fierce and full of action’ Kelly, NetGalley ‘This book didn't disappoint’ Natàlia, NetGalley

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the first riveting, enchanting book in the all-new Golden Court trilogy.A young heirbegins a journey of self-discovery, romance, and adventure as she comes out of hiding to save her sister from a malicious, powerful sorceress and her dangerous sleeping curseA sleeping curse. A fallen court. A secret twin.Twins Calla and Briar have spent their entire lives hiding from the powerful sorceress who destroyed their kingdomand from the humans who don't know they are Wolves. Each twin has their own purpose in life: Briar's is to marry the prince of an ally pack and save the Golden Court. Calla's purpose is to remain a secret, her twin's shadow . . . the backup plan.No one knows who Calla truly is except for her childhood friendand sister's betrothedthe distractingly handsome Prince Grae. But when Calla and Briar journey out of hiding for Briar's wedding, all of their well-made plans go awry. The evil sorceress is back with another sleeping curse for the last heir to the Golden Court.Calla must step out of the shadows to save their sister, their kingdom, and their own legacy. Continuing to hide as a human and denying who she truly is, Calla embarks on a quest across the realm, discovering a whole world she never knew existed. Outside the confines of rigid Wolf society, Calla begins to wonder: who could she be if she dared to try?Full of adventure, love, gender exploration, and self-discovery, A River of Golden Bones follows Calla's journey through treacherous Wolf kingdoms, monster-filled realms, and the depths of their own heart in this thrilling romantic fantasy.Trade Review‘Mulford combines steamy scenes with palace intrigue and fearsome battles. Newcomers should start with book one, but series fans will be enthralled with Bri and Lina’s story. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, this fantasy romance is recommended for all public-library collections’ Booklist on The Rogue Crown

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Book Synopsis''A white-knuckle descent from champagne and caviar to blood and murder. Toxic friendships, jealousy, private helicopters I loved it! Lord of the Flies in a cocktail dress!'' RACHEL WOLF, Author of Five Nights- WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACESNew Year's Eve, 2023. When Hannah and her friends rent a luxury yacht in an Italian marina, they party in style under the stars until they pass out.WHO WILL SINKThe next morning, they are horrified to find they have been cut adrift into the open ocean, with no sight of land and no fuel in the engine. And that's when the first person goes missingAND WHO WILL SWIM?The Yacht is a twisty locked-room thriller that will have fans of The White Lotus, Lucy Foley and Amy McCulloch addicted from the very first page!- Readers are totally gripped by THE YACHT:''Had me hook, line and sinker. I was obsessed!'' ?????''Leaves your heart in your throat!'' ?????Claustrophobic and electrifying!' ?????''Had me up until the early hours!'' ?????I didn't see the ending coming.Trade Review‘A Sarah Goodwin novel never fails to impress, but THE YACHT is by far her best yet. Fast-paced and brilliantly written, it had a real Lord Of The Flies vibe, with each one of her well crafted, animalistic characters swiftly descending into chaos. Every page left me wanting more, every word crafted with harrowing brutality.’ – NICKY SHEARSBY, author of Black Widow 'A white-knuckle descent from champagne and caviar to blood and murder. Toxic friendships, jealousy, private helicopters – I loved it! Lord of the Flies in a cocktail dress!' – RACHEL WOLF, author of Five Nights Readers LOVE Sarah Goodwin: ‘Wow! This just got under my skin from the start and I couldn't put it down! I flew through it in a day and loved every second’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Suspense, twists, deceit… I had my heart in my mouth the whole time’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘IT WAS SO GOOD’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly unputdownable… You’re going to love every single twisty page!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘INTENSE… My heart was pounding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I started this book today and finished it in one sitting. I literally could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Definitely a five-star read. I couldn't put this one down. It never failed to keep me on the edge of my seat… Such a great ending too!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! I read this way too quickly, I really didn't want it to end… Amazing… Loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You'll be on the edge of your seat, racing to finish this book… I read this book one afternoon. I simply could not put it down. I cannot wait until a friend reads this book because I want to discuss it… Get a copy now!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisFirst published in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine, Tarzan of the Apes has gone on to become one of America's most enduring cultural icons. The story of an orphaned child growing up among the apes is here set within its historical and literary contexts, and appendices include readers' letters and selections from related narratives.Trade ReviewThere's something about the way Burroughs tells stories that makes them great fun despite all the many ways he transgresses modern sensibilities. * Leah Galbraith, FictionFan *

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Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

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Book SynopsisINSPIRATION FOR THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN . . . Jack Ryan Jr. returns in Dead or Alive, the gripping thriller from Tom Clancy. The world''s number one terrorist is about to unleash a holy war. Only one agency, one man, can stop him . . . The Campus was secretly created by President Jack Ryan to covertly eliminate terrorists. Now it faces its greatest threat: a sadistic killer known as the Emir. Mastermind of countless horrific attacks, the Emir has eluded capture by every law enforcement agency in the world. And he is about to unleash a monumental strike at the heart of America.But on the Emir''s trail is intelligence expert Jack Ryan Jr. Following in his legendary father''s footsteps, he and his allies at the Campus are on a manhunt that will take them across the globe, into the shadowy arenas of political gamesmanship, in a race to prevent the fall of the West.Dead or Alive is the nerve-sh

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Book SynopsisThe sixth instalment of Number One bestselling author Jasper Fforde''s sensational Thursday Nextseries. ''Fforde''s books are more than just an ingenious idea. They are written with buoyant zest and are tautly plotted. They have empathetic heroes and heroines who nearly make terrible mistakes and suitably dastardly villains who do. They also have more twists and turns than Christie, and are embellished with the rich details of Dickens or Pratchett'' - IndependentIt is a time of unrest in the BookWorld. Only the diplomatic skills of ace literary detective Thursday Next can avert a devastating genre war. But a week before the peace talks, Thursday vanishes. Has she simply returned home to the RealWorld or is this something more sinister?All is not yet lost. Living at the quiet end of speculative fiction is the written Thursday Next, eager to prove herself worth of her illustrious namesake. The written Thursday is soon Trade Review'Fforde's books are more than just an ingenious idea. They are written with buoyant zest and are tautly plotted. They have empathetic heroes and heroines who nearly make terrible mistakes and suitably dastardly villains who do. They also have more twists and turns than Christie, and are embellished with the rich details of Dickens or Pratchett' * Independent *A riot of puns, in-jokes and literary allusions that Fforde carries off with aplomb * Daily Mail *'Fans of the late Douglas Adams, or, even, Monty Python, will feel at home with Fforde' * Herald *

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Book SynopsisSteve Berry offers his twistiest thriller yet, in a new adventure starring Cotton Malone and a secret conspiracy dating back to Napoleon.12.40 a.m. Copenhagen. Cotton Malone wakes up to find a stranger in his house, bearing bad news: Malone''s closest and most dangerous friend, Henrik Thorvaldsen, is in serious trouble - and the men who want to kill him are on Malone''s doorstep.Thorvaldsen has been tracking a shadowy group called the Paris Club. Not only does he believe that they are about to trigger a global financial meltdown, but also that one of the club''s members murdered his son, Cai, two years ago. Thorvaldsen won''t rest until he has avenged his boy''s death.Dragged into his friend''s schemes and secretly under pressure from the US government to stop both Thorvaldsen and the Paris Club, Malone soon discovers that the key to defeating the conspiracy and saving his friend''s life - and his own - lies in the past, and an astounding treasure that Napoleon took to his grave.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 *Steve Berry always finds intriguing ways to link the past to the present in his fast-paced thrillers. The Paris Vendetta is his best yet. * Harlan Coben *All the Berry hallmarks are here: scale, scope, sweep, history - plus breathless second-by-second suspense. I love this guy. * Lee Child *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 *'Complex and fast-moving thriller writing, delivered with a great deal of dash, and shades of The Da Vinci Code' * Good Book Guide on THE TEMPLAR LEGACY *International intrigue, swashbuckling action, indestructible hero from the American South...Not to be missed. * Kirkus Reviews, on THE ROMANOV PROPHECY *

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Book SynopsisTHE TWELFTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES'' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIESThe one where Mma Makutsi gets married . . . As the countdown to Mma Makutsi''s big day begins, Violet Sephotho, her former rival for the affections of Phuti Radiphuti, is up to no good as usual. And will Mma Makutsi bury her differences with pushy Mma Potokwani, who has offered to help with the wedding feast?Meanwhile Mma Ramotswe is called away on a case at a southern cattle post, and Charlie has again got himself in a bit of bother with a young lady. At least they all have the happy occasion to look forward to . . .

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Book SynopsisTwoflower was a tourist, the first ever seen on the Discworld. Tourist, Rincewind decided, meant idiot.Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a parallel time and place which might sound and smell very much like our own, but which looks completely different.Trade Review'One of the best and funniest English authors alive' * Independent *In the tradition of classic British humour...Incidentally informative about everything from quantum physics to the behaviour of camels. He may parody history and myth, but at the same time he resuscitates and animates them. * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis* Don''t miss ''THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH'' TV SERIES - now streaming on Paramount+ * Adapted from The Chemistry of Death and Written in Bone - starring Harry Treadaway as Dr David Hunter''A superbly strong read'' The Times What began as a straightforward case is about to become a twisted nightmare . . . Once a busy hospital, St Jude''s now stands derelict, awaiting demolition.When a partially mummified corpse is found in the building''s cavernous loft, forensics expert Dr David Hunter is called in to take a look. He can''t say how long the body''s been there, but he is certain it''s that of a young woman. And that she was pregnant.Then part of the attic floor collapses, revealing another of the hospital''s secrets: a bricked-up chamber with beds inside. And some of them are still occupied.And it soon becomes clear that St Jude''s hasn''t claimed its last victim . . .ChilTrade ReviewSimon Beckett’s sixth novel featuring the forensic anthropologist David Hunter is arguably his best . . . a superbly strong read. -- Marcel Berlins * THE TIMES *Beckett's masterful storytelling and macabre forensic details make his novels utterly chilling reads. -- TESS GERRITSEN

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Book SynopsisThe final volume in Philip Pullman's incredible HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy.

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Book SynopsisThe brand new Covert-One thriller from a master storyteller and global bestseller.When a US Special Forces team is wiped out by a group of normally peaceful farmers in Uganda, Covert-One operative Jon Smith is sent to investigate. Video of the attack shows even women and children possessing almost supernatural speed and strength, consumed with a rage that makes them immune to pain, fear and all but the most devastating injuries.Smith finds evidence of a parasitic infection that for centuries has been causing violent insanity and then going dormant. This time, though, it''s different. And as Smith and his team are cut off from all outside support, they begin to suspect that forces much closer to home are in play...

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Book SynopsisFull of his trademark action, thrills and humour, this is Andy McDermott''s 10th novel featuring his brilliant series leads, Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase.1943 - Occupied GreeceThe mission was simple: round up any hidden Jews. But beneath an isolated farmhouse, one SS unit finds a far greater bounty - a shrine to Alexander the Great and a water-filled urn possessing mysterious qualities. Taking the treasure, the Nazis disappear...Present Day - Los AngelesArchaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband Eddie Chase encounter a young man, desperate to warn Nina about a raid on Alexander''s newly-discovered tomb. But before he can explain, he is assassinated by a Nazi war criminal - who has barely aged in seventy years.As Nina and Eddie search for answers, they discover that the most evil regime in history is threatening to rise again. And this time they are on the hunt for the greatest prize of all - immortality...Trade ReviewAdventure stories don't get much more epic than this * Mirror *A writer of almost cinematic talent * Daily Express, Scotland *McDermott raises the bar... non-stop high octane action * Publishers Weekly *Easily competes with the works of Dan Brown and James Rollins * Bookgasm.com *True Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace * Bookseller *Like Clive Cussler on speed... high-powered fun * Huddersfield Daily *A pulse-racing adventure with action down the line * Northern Echo *No fan of Indiana Jones, Matthew Reilly or action in general will be able to put it down * Northern Territory News *If you're looking for thriller writing that will transport you into a realm very different from your own quotidian existence, Andy McDermott is your man * Good Book Guide *Move over Clive Cussler, here's a great new writer of thunderingly good adventure sagas * Peterborough Evening News *For readers who like hundred mile an hour plots * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *

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Book SynopsisWELCOME TO THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF MILDRED!When a stranger arrived at Mildred's door, she had no idea of how her life was about to change. The secretive order she was encouraged to join had many secrets. Mildred was about to find out just how dark those secrets are.Trade Review"Picks Up Where Potter Left Off, All Of The Intrigue, All Of The Darkness Without A Wand In Sight!" - Amazon.com; "Couldn't put it down, a wonderful read. Beautifully written with laugh out loud moments and tension that sends your heart racing - a must read!" - Waterstones.com; "OUT OF THIS WORLD - A great read. I was totally captivated by the fantastic world introduced in this story. I would definitely recommend this book to all Potter lovers out there. If you're looking for suspense, great characters, and want to read at the edge of your seat, then this book is most certainly for you. A real page turner."Table of ContentsChapter One: Every Cat Has A Name 9 Chapter Two: Slippery At The Sway 21 Chapter Three: Fish Paste Sandwiches 31 Chapter Four: Mr. Franks Tardis Emporium 47 Chapter Five: The Nook At The Coach And Horses 57 Chapter Six: Drive Of The Navigator 65 Chapter Seven: Word Of The Order 75 Chapter Eight: The Curator And The Watched Garden 79 Chapter Nine: The Long Haired Man 89 Chapter Ten: The Passing Of Lady Tempest 93 Chapter Eleven: The Palm Of Duat 103 Chapter Twelve: Pale Hands Of Clerics 111 Chapter Thirteen: The Arrival Of Miss Fennaway 119 Chapter Fourteen: The Reeve's First Scroll 127 Chapter Fifteen: Lady Ebonee 135 Chapter Sixteen: Behind The Gate Of Raysmau 147 Chapter Seventeen: The Stone Stairs Of The Below 157 Chapter Eighteen: Indebted To Rats 167 Chapter Nineteen: The Drawing Of The Scatterblade 173 Chapter Twenty: Talking To Cats 185 Chapter Twenty One: Dr Belloch From Castle Hollow 195 Chapter Twenty Two: Clown Nose And The Sheep Diving Contest 205 Chapter Twenty Three: Actioning The Switcharoo 215 Chapter Twenty Four: The Great Statue Of Salma 227 Chapter Twenty Five: The Keys Of Inferious 243 Chapter Twenty Six: The Serpent's Wheel 261 Chapter Twenty Seven: Welcome To The Kat Club 285 Chapter Twenty Eight: The Clear Sky Above Rocke Road 313 Chapter Twenty Nine: Walls Of Volemon 343 Chapter Thirty: Flames At The Light Of Dawn 375 Chapter Thirty One: The Scarred Comet 405

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Book SynopsisFrom the world of New York's Catholic Cathedral, to the secret and treacherous brotherhood of a Black Forest monastery, to a Vatican conclave to elect a new pope.

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Book Synopsis???????A DESPERATE THIEF. A MAGICAL BOOK. A HEIST FOR THE AGES. ?????????''History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry'' Sarah Rees Brennan ???? ''Intricately plotted and vividly imagined'' M.A. Kuzniar ??There''s only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.In exchange for her brother''s freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within. It''s just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn''t bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother''s interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .Tropes included: ? Magical Heist ??? Childhood friends to enemies...to lovers ??? Second chance romance ?????? Alt History Renaissance ??? Found family ??READERS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD ''SIX OF CROWS meets THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA, with just a hint of A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, with a charm and edge that is all Long''s own'' ?????''I''m fully on board for more adventures with Lyta and crew . . . For fans of Solo, The Princess Bride, Ocean''s Eight and Eleven, and anyone looking for a wonderful book worthy of heists'' ?????''This was EXCELLENT'' ?????''I especially loved the characters. They multi-faceted, complex people and I enjoyed reading from all three POVs'' ?????''Such a fun, 16th century inspired heist and state-vs-religion fantasy'' ?????''I read this as the BFS book club read for January, and I was absolutely bowled over by it. Long takes her love of the history of old books, particularly the Plantin Polyglot Bible, and 16th Century Antwerp and delivers a sumptuous fantasy story'' ?????AUTHORS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD''Sweeps you away with magic books, gods, and a gorgeous second-chance romance. This book is golden!'' M.A. KUZNIAR''History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry'' Sarah Rees Brennan''Intricately plotted and vividly imagined, The Book of Gold snatched me away to a dangerous, decadent city populated by thieves and kings; scholars and gods'' Lyra Selene

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Book SynopsisA CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD''Do not walk to pick up this book. Run'' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH''The perfect combo of high-stakes fantasy and swoonworthy romance'' 5***** READER REVIEW''A badass heroine, a fantastic world, gripping storytelling, with a forbidden romance that will have you unable to put the book down'' 5***** READER REVIEW___________She was raised as a soldier. And as an heir to an empire . . .General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliant family murdered her mother and that she will be the one to deliver vengeance.The Endless War has devastated Zarrah''s people. So when she''s given command of the city at the center of the conflict, Zarrah vows to destroy theTrade ReviewPraise for The Bridge Kingdom - Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! * Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King *An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal -- Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the QueenExquisite, phenomenal, and sexy, The Bridge Kingdom is the epitome of fantasy romance perfection. I adored Jensen's world and characters. Aren and Lara were magnificent individually and together, a couple you'll root for from beginning to end -- Oliva Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of FeatherPraise for Danielle Jensen - Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word -- Sarah J. Maas bestselling author of, A Court of Thorns and RosesRichly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down - I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word * Sarah J. Maas *The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar world-building and multidimensional characters * Kirkus Reviews *Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisSTUART TURTON''S INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD NOW IS OUT NOWIf you read one book this year, make sure it's this one' Daily MailCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY EXPRESS AND i PAPERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR FICTION SELECTED FOR THE BBC TWO BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS AND THE RADIO 2 JO WHILEY BOOK CLUBAn impossible murder A remarkable detective duo A demon who may or may not existIt's 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the world's greatest detective, is being transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam, where he is facing trial and execution for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent, while also on board are Sara Wessel, Trade ReviewIt’s a tad Holmes and Watson, a touch Treasure Island, but there’s so much else, too; the lives of women at the time, the contemporary obsession with witchcraft and most of all the authentic stink, creak, superstition and slop of life on board an Indiaman, roaring sailors and all. If you read one book this year, make sure it’s this one -- Wendy Holden * Daily Mail *Brilliant... intoxicating... There are some great villains and terrific heroes, especially the gentle (and gory) giant Hayes…The Devil and the Dark Water overflows with wonderful descriptions, neat similes, and enough horror, mystery, and crime to keep anyone enthralled * Independent *Think of a Holmes and Watson-style duo operating in a Pirates Of The Caribbean-style universe, complete with a demon with a love for Faustian pacts, a secret invention called The Folly and a leper who has seemingly survived being consumed by flames … A rollicking adventure yarn * Metro *The Devil and the Dark Water is all about narrative pleasure … The locked room murder meets a Michael Bay movie, by way of Treasure Island; you can’t know what’s going on, if only because the author won’t let you know until he’s delivered the final surprise – and another one after that. The effect is irresistible. Turton has got his world up and running inside the first two pages; thereafter, deceptions and diversions multiply until the ultimate, outrageous reveal, at which point the dark water turns out to be rather darker than you imagined -- M John Harrison * Guardian *[Turton’s] second book is an even more exuberant demonstration of his storytelling skills … Wildly inventive, Turton’s tale defies definition as either historical fiction or crime novel, but provides all the pleasures of both genres and more * Sunday Times *A rollicking tale of devils, lepers and witchfinders * Irish Times *An imaginative tour de force * Literary Review *Turton’s prose is jaunty and vivid. And unlike most whodunits I wouldn’t recommend it for pre-lights-out reading – not just because of the spooky bits, but because such a lovingly complex construct needs readers who are fully awake * Sunday Telegraph, Novel of the Week *A genre sampling epic that sets outrageous traps for the reader and builds an atmosphere of dread up to an operatic final twist * Financial Times *A glorious mash-up of William Golding and Arthur Conan Doyle -- Val McDermidStunningly good. A page-turning mystery on an epic scale, intricately plotted and expertly landed -- Simon LelicNo novel this year was more fun to read than this baroque tale of adventure -- Books of the Year * Sunday Times *A superb historical mystery: inventive, twisty, addictive and utterly beguiling. I fell for this book (and its characters) in a big way. Beautifully crafted escapism for fans of Sherlock and Master & Commander. A TRIUMPH -- Will DeanStuart Turton has done it again. The Devil and the Dark Water is mind bending, genre bending, intricate, vivid, intelligent and with one of the most gloriously grizzly cast of characters ever. An absolute razztwizzler of a novel! -- Ali LandThe desperate life on board an Amsterdam-bound Dutch Indiamen has never been so vividly painted. Throw in a demon (who may or may not exist), a cast of beautifully realised, compelling characters along with a series of locked room mysteries and the result is one of the most extraordinary books being published this year -- M.W. CravenAn absolute treat from the most original voice in crime fiction -- Ragnar JonassonTurton ?its between characters with trademark intricacy, the plot tossing around on the high seas. Each crest and fall adds to the bewilderingly compelling story, culminating in a completely unpredictable yet thoroughly satisfying ending * i *I can think of few writers who conjure up twists and mysterious happenings with such unflagging gusto and sheer infectious pleasure … It’s a great read -- Jake Kerridge * Sunday Express *Turton’s debut The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle was a hard act to follow, but lightning has struck twice ... A genre-sampling epic that sets outrageous traps for the reader and builds an atmosphere of dread -- Books of the Year * Financial Times *A fiendish maritime mystery, [involving] a lot of secrets and a great deal of swash and buckle -- Books of the Year * Guardian *Stunning historical fantasy set at sea … Holmes and Watson meets Treasure Island -- Best Novels of 2020 * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThere are sixteen contestants, but only one will survive.The last thing Jack West Jr remembers is arriving for a meeting at a top-secret military base with his family in tow.Now he awakes to find himself in a hellish scenario. Jack has been selected to take part in the Games, a series of deadly challenges designed to fulfil an ancient ritual. If he chooses not to compete, both he and his daughter will be killed.With the fate of the Earth at stake, Jack will have to traverse diabolical mazes, fight ruthless assassins and face unimaginable horrors that will test him to the limit.In the process, he will discover the mysterious and powerful group of individuals behind it all: the four legendary kingdoms.The thrilling new Jack West adventure from the bestselling author of The Great Zoo of China and The Five Greatest Warriors.Trade ReviewI was on the edge of my seat for this whole book, I couldn't believe that Matthew Reilly grabbed me from the first page and didn't let me go until 400 pages later. -- Always Trust in BooksDamn good fun. -- Crime Review

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Book Synopsis A crime novel that''s perfect for fans of Peter James or Peter Robinson.If you look him in the eye, you''re dead.From the outside, Robert Naysmith is a successful businessman, handsome and charming. But for years he''s been playing a deadly game. He doesn''t choose his victims. Each is selected at random - the first person to make eye contact after he begins ''the game'' will not have long to live. Their fate is sealed.When the body of a young woman is found on Severn Beach, Detective Inspector Harland is assigned the case. It''s only when he links it to an unsolved murder in Oxford that the police begin to guess at the awful scale of the crimes. But how do you find a killer who strikes without motive?Trade ReviewA chilling game of cat and mouse that should keep you awake long after bedtime. DI Harland is a welcome addition to the growing ranks of British detectives. * Peter Robinson *Let's welcome Fergus McNeill to the ranks of British Crime fiction innovators; he has found a darker shade of noir * Quintin Jardine *Creepy, compelling and completely convincing * Erin Kelly, author of THE POISON TREE *'A gripping first novel' * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisNarrated by the sailor Ishmael, Moby-Dick is the tale of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, as he seeks vengeance against Moby-Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. More than an epic sea-story, the detailed and realistic descriptions of whale hunting and the process of extracting whale oil, as well as life aboard ship among a culturally diverse crew, are mixed with exploration of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of God. 

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Book SynopsisSpilling the tea has never been so cozy... In the quaint town of Adenashire, Doli Butterbuckle, a people-pleasing sunshine dwarf, is content with her simple tea magic and circle of friends. It's true she's never quite lived up to family expectations, but life is just fineuntil her parents arrive with an inherited dragon egg and a charming gargoyle harboring a secret stroll into her life. As Doli grapples with her newfound responsibility and discovers a long hidden side of herself, she must face an overbearing family, a sinister plot, and a mischievous dragon that refuses to stay out of trouble. But with the help of her loyal friends and newfound love, Doli embarks on a heartwarming adventure, revealing that embracing her true self is the most enchanting path of all.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SOMETHING IN THE WATER – MEMENTO MEETS SHARP OBJECTS IN THIS GRIPPING NEW THRILLER 'Fans of The Silent Patient will love it' CJ TUDOR 'Very clever, brilliantly compelling' BA PARIS ‘Original, ingenious and utterly gripping' JP DELANEY  'Had me racing through the pages’ SARAH VAUGHAN  The past holds its power over them . . .  He wants to remember.She needs to forget.   A man is found barefoot and barely conscious on an empty Norfolk beach in the middle of January. He is unable to speak and without identification.   Interest in the case is sparked immediately. At the hospital they see him as a medical mystery. The press calls him Mr Nobody, and everybody wants answers.

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Book SynopsisYouth is wasted on the young. Being grown up is a drag . . . or so thinks Lacuna, one of the mischievous Castle Zombie twins. So she makes the Good Magician Grey an offer he can't refuse. Thirsty for a taste of the Elixir of Youth, she'll help him outwit the evil Com-Pewter, if he'll send her to Hell (in a handbasket, no less) to find Humfrey, the missing sorcerer. And while there, she'll learn the True History of Xanth (simplified) and help rescue a blushing Rose from the demon X(A/N)th . . . with the help of a gorgon or two.

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