Adventure / action fiction

Book SynopsisTo the Lighthouse, considered by many to be Virginia Woolf's finest novel, is a remarkably original work, showing the thoughts and actions of the members of a family and their guests on two separate occasions, ten years apart. The setting is Mr and Mrs Ramsay's house on a Scottish island, where they traditionally take their summer holidays, overlooking a bay with a lighthouse. An experimental work that pushes the limits of what we know about the world and ourselves, Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse is one of the most beautifully crafted of all novels written in the English language.This Macmillan Collector’s Library edition features an afterword by Sam Gilpin.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

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Book SynopsisTHE DARKEST HOURS by Jim Butcher When Black Cat foils Spider-Man's attempts to stop the Rhino rampaging through Times Square, she informs him the Rhino is just a distraction. The real threat comes from a group of Ancients, members of the same race as the being called Morlun, seeking revenge for Spider-Man defeating them years before. Spidey must rely on Black Cat if there's any hope of stopping them again, before they can steal his life force . DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS by Keith R.A. DeCandido A mysterious drug known as Triple X has been giving users super-powers as well as rendering them mentally and physically unstable. Only by teaming up with a police force that hates him can Spider-Man find the source behind this lethal drug and protect people from those using it. But one of Spider-Man's most fearsome enemies may be behind it all as part of a greater scheme to bring down the city. DROWNED IN THUNDER by Christopher L. Bennett The ongoing conflict between Spider-Man and his longtime outspoken nemesis, crusading newspaper publisher J. Jonah Jameson, reaches a whole new level when JJJ exploits several mysterious attacks on Manhattan island in his propaganda war against the web-slinger.

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Book SynopsisThe Taboo Index and the Law of Power have both been breached by a single murder. The shadowy culprit's intentions are clear as day: the human realm and the dark territory must go to war again. With the help of Iskahn, commander of the Dark Army, Kirito seeks to bring the criminal to justice. But as they conduct an investigation with Asuna's help, disaster strikes again! Ronie and Tiese have been poisoned!

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Book SynopsisAn expansive, heartbreaking novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club'.In turn-of-the-century Shanghai, Violet Minturn is raised by her American mother, the mistress of the city's most renowned courtesan house. When the revolution comes, a cruel deception forces Violet to become a virgin courtesan.The Valley of Amazement' is the story of three women, bound by blood and betrayal. But, as she struggles to understand her heritage, it is Violet's determination to forge her own destiny that propels this bittersweet tale of family secrets, changing identities and lost love.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Valley of Amazement’: ‘Tan explores, sensitively, the edges of some thorny topics … Chinese-Americans are among the most dynamic, and socially cohesive, ethnic groups in the US … Tan is one of their leading voices … Tan’s fiction is, as always, hugely readable.’ Sunday Times ‘Tan, who was born in the US to Chinese immigrant parents, is a gifted storyteller … Just as Violet is a complex character beyond her Asian and white ethnic roots, Tan’s large-hearted, florid and ragged tale goes beyond casual stereotypes. This is one writer’s particular idiom and vision of the world – and within that she offers us a rich cast of characters who both repel and compel.’ Financial Times ‘Admirers of Amy Tan will love her latest blockbuster … a warm, expansive story, examining the subtle bonds between mothers and daughters.’ Mail on Sunday ‘The characters are wonderful. You can’t help but fall in love with people who are named Cracked Egg or Magic Cloud …For fans of historical fiction, ‘The Valley of Amazement’ offers a fascinating insight into a hidden world belonging to a bygone era, as it flits from harrowing to humorous.’ Stylist Magazine ‘Expansive, poised and, at times, heartbreaking, this delicately-spun tale, which has the grace of a courtly dance and the subtleties of a thousand chess moves, will be loved by fans of Tan’s bestseller “The Joy Luck Club”.’ Sunday Express ‘She has surpassed herself … She has by no means exhausted her supply of fictional women who pass to each other, through the generations, a determination not to be broken, no matter what.’ Independent on Sunday ‘Packs enough drama to keep readers going till the end.’ Guardian ‘Historic sweep mixes with erotic candour in a heady mix, brought to an excellent bake by the skillful Amy Tan.’ Daily Mail ‘A lush historical epic.’ Vogue ‘A vivid portrait of life in 19th Century China, with some rather saucy Fifty Shades-style sex scenes thrown in.’ Good Housekeeping

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Book SynopsisHOW CAN HE SAVE A MAN WHO IS ALREADY DEAD?Compelling, vivid and profound' PETER JAMESA fast-moving thriller that makes for an exhilarating read. Perfect for any fans of Lee Child' SUNWho is Solomon Creed? He''s the hero of an epic new series of thrillers. Simple as that' MARK BILLINGHAMA PLANE CRASHES IN THE ARIZONA DESERT.When Solomon Creed emerges from the wreckage he remembers just one thing: that he must save a man in danger.A DEATH THAT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED.In the nearby town of Redemption, Holly Coronado buries her young husband. A terrible accident, or something more sinister?ONLY ONE MAN CAN EXPOSE THE TRUTH.When Solomon finds Holly, his search becomes a quest for the truth and a race to expose a terrifying secret, hidden for generations, that could silence a town forever.The first in an electrifying series from Sunday Times bestselling author of SANCTUS, Simon ToyneTrade Review‘A fast-moving thriller that makes for an exhilarating read. Perfect for any fans of Lee Child’ Sun ‘Compelling, vivid and profound, I loved it. It stays with you long after you’ve finished the final page’ Peter James ‘Every page, every twist, speaks of Simon's deep love and mastery of the genre’ Tom Rob Smith ‘Who is Solomon Creed? He's the hero of an epic new series of thrillers. Simple as that’ Mark Billingham Toyne is a master of suspense who keeps the reader hooked. An excellent read’ Daily Express ‘It's a corker. Lee Child meets Stephen King via Don Winslow’ Mark Edwards ‘A windswept thriller with a striking twist, nicely steeped in the Hallucinatory Arizona landscape’ Stav Sherez ‘Top-shelf writers aren't made – they're born, and you can tell in two pages when you've found one. Simon Toyne has got the gift, and SOLOMON CREED proves it – his imagery, his language, and the cool mystery surrounding Solomon Creed and where he’s going. I think you’ll love this one’Greg Iles, author of Natchez Burning and The Bone Tree ‘The boldest thriller you'll read this year. Simon Toyne takes you places the other writers don't dare go’ Tom Harper 'Intrigue, mystery, atmosphere . . . it will draw you in and hold you there. Solomon Creed is a thriller with smarts and class' Scott Mariani ‘At last, Jack Reacher has some credible competition’ Phylippa Smithson, LoveReading ‘An electrifying roller-coaster of a book’ Celia Cohen, LoveReading ‘An absolutely cracking thriller’ Sarah Musk, LoveReading ‘A great summer's read is to be had from this juggernaut of a thriller’ Ian Harvey-Brown, LoveReading Praise for Simon Toyne’s SANCTUS series: ‘Among the best current thrillers’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Intriguing and engaging … Relentless pace. An exciting and interesting read’ SUN 'A fast moving, thoroughly enjoyable, adventure – plenty of action, plenty of intrigue and wonderfully imaginative' KATE MOSSE

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Book SynopsisBook eleven of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.The Fire Dragon tells two separate stories: one set in the present of 1117, and one set in the past, the era of the Civil Wars. In the present, Raena's trouble-making in Cerr Cawnen leads to terrible death and destruction but may ultimately succeed in offering the final working-out of Rhodry's Wyrd. In the past, Nevyn and Lilli attempt to solve the riddle of the curse tablet, but the price will be high.In this, the eleventh volume in the Deverry cycle and third of the Dragon Mage series, storylines begun in Dawnspell: The Bristling Wood, A Time of Exile and The Black Raven both the present' of 1117 and the past will reach their triumphant and spellbinding conclusion. But there will be more Deverry books to unravel the situation that climaxes The Fire DragonTrade ReviewPraise for Katharine Kerr and the Deverry novels: ‘Kerr is an excellent writer, her stories live and breathe – exciting, unpredictable, and engaging in equal measure.’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 SynopsisExplosive fantasy set in a West African world of magic and legend, where one girl must sacrifice her life, year by year, to gain the power necessary to live up to the expectations of the mother she has never been good enough for.Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Tomi Adeyemi and Black PantherThere's magic in her blood.Arrah is a young woman from a long line of the most powerful witch doctors in the land. But she fails at magic, fails to call upon the ancestors and can''t even cast the simplest curse.Shame and disappointment dog her.When strange premonitions befall her family and children in the kingdom begin to disappear, Arrah undergoes the dangerous and scorned process of selling years of her life for magic. This borrowed power reveals a nightmarish betrayal and a danger beyond what she could have imagined. Now Arrah must find a way to master magic, or at least buy it, in order to save herself and everything she holds dear.Trade Review“I couldn’t get enough of Kingdom of Souls. Wonderfully written, and full of dark magic and danger, it was a story I couldn’t wait to escape into. Highly recommended!”Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series “Magnetic and addictive, Kingdom of Souls turns ambition into sacrifice and blood into power. Magic is always worth the price—and the pain—and this book is black girl magic at its finest.”Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles “A tough-as-nails protagonist overcomes odds stacked heavily against her in this captivating debut.” (Booklist)

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Book SynopsisA KINGWITH A SCORE TO SETTLE.A DEMONDRIVEN TO REBEL.A GIRLWHO HOLDS THE POWER OF THE GODS.The epic conclusion to the fantasy trilogy set in a world of magic and legend. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Laini Taylor and Sarah J Maas.Arrah has paid many prices in her battle against the demon king.Now, forced to give up the gift of magic she'd sought for so long, she has finally reached the survivors of the demons' attack on the tribal lands. But when she comes to them without the power of the chieftains' kas, the new tribal leaders are suspicious of Arrah's motives, and her connection to the Demon King.While her heart is loyal to Rudjek, Arrah cannot deny that her soul is bound to Daho through her past life as the orisha Dimma, the years they spent together, and the child the orishas destroyed. And as a ruthless Efiya regains her strength and begins to sow rebellion in the demons' ranks, Arrah, the Demon King, and the orishas must form an uneasy alliance to restore peace to their worlds. But peace may require the ultimate sacrifice.Book Three in the extraordinary Kingdom of Souls Trilogy

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Book SynopsisWildness is a kind of magicDiscover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this third book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated package perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.Daine Sarrasri's power is growing, and her bond with animals is ever stronger.Along with her mentor, Numair, and a delegation from Tortall, Daine is sent to the Emperor Mage of Carthak in hopes that she can help to smooth international relations between their lands before discord bubbles over into war by helping the emperor's ailing birds.But Carthak's emperor Ozorne is charmingly treacherous, and Carthak itself built on the labour and suffering of slaves. No matter her choices, Daine finds herself at the centre of a terrible crossroads: she cannot turn away from animals in need, but to help this man could place those she loves in the greatest danger and make a mockery of all she values.All the while, her magic is flourishing, leading her to answers and abilities beyond what she ever couTrade Review‘Tamora Pierce didn’t just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Pierce is the real lioness, and we’re all just running to keep pace.’LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author ‘Tamora Pierce creates epic worlds populated by girls and women of bravery, heart, and strength. Her work inspired a generation of writers and continues to inspire us.’HOLLY BLACK, #1 New York Times bestselling author ‘Tamora Pierce’s books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. Her complex, unforgettable heroines and vibrant, intricate worlds blazed a trail for youngadult fantasy—and I get to write what I love today because of the path she forged throughout her career. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration.’SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author ‘I take more comfort from and as great a pleasure in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones.’Washington Post

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Book SynopsisOne man's last journey. One hundred and fifty-eight chances to save his life.The unforgettable new book from award-winning writer and comedian Mark Watson!''Mark Watson is one of my favourite writers and Contacts is by far his best book yet'' Adam KayWitty, emotional and beautifully written' Jill MansellIt made me laugh, cry, reflect and want to check in on all my friends' Emma Gannon ''This is such a great book, funny and serious and daring and humane'' Richard CurtisFunny, heartwrenching, beautifully written'Jane FallonAt five to midnight in Euston station, James Chiltern sends one text to all 158 people in his contacts. A message saying goodbye.Five minutes later, with two pork pies and a packet of chocolate digestives in his pocket, he disappears.Across the world, 158 phones light up. Phones belonging to James's friends, his family, people he's lost touch with. All of them now wondering, where has James gone? What happened to him? And more importantly, can they find him before it'sTrade Review‘This is the first Mark Watson book I’ve read and it’s absolutely gorgeous – funny, heart wrenching, beautifully written’Jane Fallon 'Mark Watson is one of my favourite writers and Contacts is by far his best book yet' Adam Kay,bestselling author of This is Going to Hurt ‘Witty, emotional and beautifully written’ Jill Mansell, bestselling author of Maybe This Time 'This is such a great book, funny and serious and daring and humane. I prefer Mark Watson to Leo Tolstoy – both as a novelist and a stand-up comedian' Richard Curtis, award-winning director of Love Actually ‘Contacts portrays the nuanced layers of male mental health through brilliant, engaging storytelling. It made me laugh, cry, reflect and want to check in on all my friends’Emma Gannon, bestselling author of Olive ‘This is a wonderful book’ Richard Roper, author of Something to Live For ‘It’s funny and moving and kept me awake half the night because I so badly wanted to find out what happens’ Tim Minchin ‘A brave and beautiful book about the importance of every human connection … A compassionate, thought-provoking read’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of The Cactus ‘All his trademark humour and clever insights swimming around such beautiful, touching characters and relationships’ Hannah Begbie, bestselling author of Blurred Lines ‘I devoured this book. It’s funny, sad, insightful, heartbreaking, hopeful and so cleverly put together. A real treat.’ Chris Addison ‘Gripping, moving and uplifting… and how easy it is for a life to fall off the rails and how it’s the connections we make that put us back on track’ Clare Pooley, bestselling author of The Authenticity Project

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Book SynopsisFOUR FRIENDS.A LUXURY RETREAT.IT'S GOING TO BE MURDER.An exhilarating, read-in-one-sitting ride' Louise CandlishA deadly cocktail of lies, secrets, obsession' T.M. Logan''A heart-stopping rollercoaster of a read' B A ParisThis is great. Kept me gripped!' Jane FallonHold your breath!' Jane CorryIn a luxury lodge on Botswana's sun-soaked plains, four friends reunite for a birthday celebrationTHE BIRTHDAY GIRLHas it all, but chose love over her friendsTHE TEACHERFeels the walls of her flat and classroom closing inTHE MOTHERLoves her baby, but desperately needs a breakTHE INTROVERTYearns for adventure after suffering for too longArriving at the safari lodge, a feeling of unease settles over them. There's no sign of the party that was promised. There's no phone signal. They're alone, in the wild.THE HUNT IS ON.Praise for The Wild Girls:Combines a beautiful, exotic location with a slithering, unsettling sense of suspense. A page-turner, full of secrets and reveals' Adele Parks, PlatinumA delTrade Review Praise for The Wild Girls: ‘Combines a beautiful, exotic location with a slithering, unsettling sense of suspense. A page-turner, full of secrets and reveals’ Adele Parks, bestselling author, Platinum ‘A superbly executed tale with just the right amount of tension and intrigue’ The Sun ‘When three estranged friends set off for an all-expenses-paid trip to Botswana, you just know it won’t be long before the discover the catch … Tense, well-paced and with a cast of relatable flesh-and-blood women, The Wild Girls is an exhilarating, read-in-one-sitting ride’ Louise Candlish, bestselling author of The Other Passenger ‘A deadly cocktail of lies, secrets, obsession and revenge hits boiling point under the blazing African sun in this breathlessly twisty thriller’ T.M. Logan, bestselling author of Trust Me ‘Botswana provides a heady backdrop to this atmospheric tale … a delightfully sinister romp’ Heat 'A wonderfully atmospheric thriller of secrets, lies and betrayals … a heart-stopping rollercoaster of a read with a dark sense of menace and hugely relatable characters’ B A Paris, bestselling author of The Therapist ‘This is great. Kept me gripped!’ Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Worst Idea Ever ‘A tense, torturous thriller … keenly realised and entirely relatable’ Sunday Post ‘This will take you into another world. But hold your breath! Because you’re in for a ride’ Jane Corry, bestselling author of I Made a Mistake 'A hugely entertaining thriller that turns a dream holiday into a nightmare’ Jane Casey, bestselling author of The Cutting Place ‘Superb … toxic, sinister and mysterious – this nail-biter is sure to keep you guessing’ Woman’s Own ‘Properly tense and full of surprises’ Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange ‘Great characters, all with secrets, and a fabulous setting’ Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet

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Book SynopsisThe further you run the closer you get to the truthAn instant classic for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and We Begin at the End!'One of the finest debut novels to emerge so far in 2021' Sunday PostOne summer night in Wisconsin, the lives of two ten-year-old boys are changed foreverTired of seeing his best friend Dale Breadwin abused by his alcoholic father, Fischer Branson takes action. A gunshot rings out, and Bread and Fish flee into the woods. They build a raft, but the river quickly leads them into even greater danger.In their wake travel a group of adults each determined to save the boys from the terrors of Ironsford Gorge.The further they go, the more the wilderness starts to change them in profound and unexpected ways. And when they reach the edge of the Gorge itself, they begin to understand the true violence and beauty of the natural world, and its ability to heal.No matter where you run danger will always followTrade Review‘One of the finest debut novels to emerge so far in 2021’ Sunday Post ‘A poignant coming-of-age adventure’ Candis ‘Absolutely wonderful. Beautifully written, characters that will stay with me and a descriptive prose that was just a feast for the senses. It really took me away, and I didn’t want it to end’ Jo Spain ‘A powerful, gripping, coming-of-age novel about friendship, parenting, violence and beauty. I think book clubs will love it’Platinum, Book of the Month ‘An engrossing, large-hearted debut novel’ New York Times ‘Graff writes exquisitely about the wilderness … A gripping adventure tale’ Washington Post “A crime debut of backwoods poetry and wonder, a deft reimagining of Huck Finn boyhood, and a powerful tale of heartbreak and redemption in the American wilds. Raft of Stars is a fine novel by any measure and Andrew Graff is a writer with talent to burn” Chris Ewan ‘A rugged outdoors adventure with a warm heart, intense thrills and some genuinely beautiful writing’ Paul Finch ‘The best book I’ve read all year! Raft of Stars made me laugh, made me cry, gave me heart palpitations – it was BLOODY BRILLIANT! The characters leap from the page into your heart!’ Anita Frank ‘This a book for our times and in it lies a truth about man, nature and the strength of love. What a writer – I take my hat off to him’ Sally Gardner ‘A coming of age tale that any adult who has ever felt a little lost can identify with. I was absolutely transported to the wild woods of Wisconsin. A beautiful book that will stay with me’ Louise Hare ‘A beautiful book. A truly magical story with characters you really root for’ Neil Lancaster ‘Replete with poetry, epic outdoors adventure and the mysteries of friendship … a moving ode to the innocence of childhood and the majesty of nature’ Tim Baker ‘A rousing adventure yarn full of danger and heart and humor and characters worth worrying about’ Richard Russo ‘Characters for readers to fall in love with’ J. Ryan Stradal

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Book SynopsisA powerful debut novel set in Australia, continuing the legacy of Master of the Genre' Desmond Bagley.The Sequel to Desmond Bagley's DOMINO ISLANDInsurance investigator Bill Kemp had never wanted to trek deep into Australia's remote interior. But when his clients Sophie and Adam Church inherit an abandoned opal mine, triggering some explosive long-lost secrets, they and Kemp find themselves facing an unknown enemy even more deadly than the vast, forbidding wilderness of the OutbackThe Desmond Bagley centenary novel honours the legacy of the bestselling thriller writer with a new adventure featuring Bill Kemp, described by Jeffrey Deaver as part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero'. Writer Michael Davies, who completed the first Kemp novel Domino Island for publication nearly 40 years after the author's death, now weaves an original tale of danger and death under the blistering Australian sun.Trade ReviewPraise for the previous book, Domino Island: ‘What a wonderful book! And a protagonist for all time, Bill Kemp—part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero. A brilliant and timeless novel’JEFFERY DEAVER ‘A vintage Bagley scenario of siege, jeopardy and explosive action’MIKE RIPLEY ‘Like a dream come true – an undiscovered Desmond Bagley novel … and it’s a great one!’LEE CHILD

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Book SynopsisIn Jack Higgins' final spy thriller featuring the top-secret Bureau, their premier agent Paul Chavasse is sent on an undercover mission to smash a gang of cross-Channel people smugglers. Will he get out alive?

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Book SynopsisMario Puzo was born in New York. He is the author of the bestselling novel The Godfather and many other acclaimed novels. Puzo also wrote many screenplays, including those for the three Godfather movies, for which he won two academy awards. He died at his home in Long Island, New York, at the age of seventy-eight.Trade ReviewThe book reveals Mr Puzo to be a writer of power and precision ... This grim, gruff-mouthed, stiff-souled fellow [Mosca] overcomes the reader not with muscle but with the humanity and tenderness of his tragedy * New York Herald Tribune *

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Book SynopsisMario Puzo was born in New York. He is the author of the bestselling novel The Godfather and many other acclaimed novels. Puzo also wrote many screenplays, including those for the three Godfather movies, for which he won two academy awards. He died at his home in Long Island, New York, at the age of seventy-eight.Trade ReviewPuzo has written a chronicle of Italian immigrant life which is a small classic ... The novel is lifted into literature by its highly charged language, its penetrating insights and its mixture of tenderness and rage * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisOn a bright morning in Rome, a terrible explosion rips a hole in the Israeli embassy. Moments later, four gunmen cut down survivors as they stagger from the burning building. Gabriel Allon is hastily recalled to Israel and drawn once more into the heart of the secret service he''d hoped to leave behind. For the blast has led to a disturbing revelation: a dossier that strips away Allon''s secrets and lays bare his history. A dossier that had fallen into terrorist hands . . .

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the bestselling Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd series. Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd is used to putting his life on the line. Working for an elite undercover squad he has lied, cheated and conned in order to bring Britain''s most wanted criminals to justice.But when a powerful drugs baron starts to kill off witnesses to his crimes, Shepherd is given his most dangerous assignment yet. He has to go undercover in a top security prison, a world where one wrong move will mean certain death.As Shepherd gambles everything to move in on his quarry, he soon realises that the man he is hunting is even more dangerous than the police realise. And that he is capable of striking outside the prison walls and hitting Shepherd where it hurts most.Trade ReviewLet Spider draw you into his web, you won't regret it. * Sun *A taut-page turner, it gives fascinating insight into life behind bars. * Daily Express *As tough as British thrillers get, Hard Landing is a gripping and enjoyable read. * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisA captivating all-action tale of bloodshed and brotherhood by the Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell, perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Duncan M. Hamilton and Nicholas Eames.Gemmell is top of the tree in the fantasy field. -- STARLOGGemmell''s great reading - the action never lets up. He''s several rungs above the good - right into the fabulous! -- ANNE MCCAFFREYGemmell is a master at what he does. -- SFXAmazing characters, a fantastic story and perfect pacing all combined into an absolute stunner of a novel. -- ***** Reader reviewAbsolutely riveting stuff as expected from a master of his craft. -- ***** Reader reviewGripping and well written, leaving you wondering till the end! -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************The peaceful ElTrade Review'As a weaver of genuinely stirring heroic tales, it's hard to see anyone in the field to touch him'

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Book SynopsisA collection of five heart-stopping stories from the master thriller writer.A miracle in war-torn Siena that begins with the persecution of a young nun in the turbulent days of the sixteenth century and culminates in the bitter German retreat from Italy; a drug smuggling heist on an international flight where the Knock pit their wits against the smugglers; a brural urban murder, where a brilliant QC decides to defend the killers, resulting in a startling justice; an incandescent art scam at a famous London auction house, and a brilliantly plotted revenge that shatters the elegant world of the Old Masters - each story is a remarkable tour de force.And above all here is a brilliant novella, ''Whispering Wind'', which begins with the single survivor of Custer''s Last Stand at the battle of Little Big Horn. Then follows the rescue from rape and murder of a Cheyenne girl and a flight across the mountains and forests of the West, ending in a savage present-day manhuTrade Review'Forsyth in top form... the master storyteller has lost none of his touch' * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisSimon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting thriller writers. He arrived on the crime writing scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, the story of a corrupt cop moonlighting as a hitman. Simon's big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which was the biggest selling thriller of 2007. His most recent crime thrillers include Siege, Ultimatum, Stay Alive and The Final Minute. He is also the author of the bestselling three-part serial thrillers Dead Man's Gift and One By One.Simon talks both on and off the record to members of the Counter Terrorism Command and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, so he gets to hear first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime.Trade ReviewGripping and thought provoking...Kernick weaves his web with the assurance of a seasoned professional * Time Out *Caught me with its gut-wrenching reality. A compelling début -- Gerald SeymourSimon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! -- Harlan CobenSimon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action -- Lee Child

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Book SynopsisPalace life becomes increasingly dangerous for lady-in-waiting Lucia as she learns more about the magical world around her in the second volume of the Webtoon romantasy graphic novel Suitor Armor, featuring exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content.Lucia has just begun her exciting mage apprenticeship with Norrix, finally tapping into her innate capabilities as a magical being, and she sets off to find her fellow fairy Quinn who is captured within the kingdom''s dungeons. While trying to free her, she discovers a shocking secret about the fairy-human war that spirals into a series of mistrustful encounters with the people around her. Building off of Modeus''s newfound ability to speak, Lucia continues to teach him about the world and help develop his sentience. However, as their relationship deepens, the two must grapple with the true violent purpose for his existence...In this second volume, Norrix''s complicated past is revealed, the connection between Lady Kirsi and King Reimund blossoms, and the darker side of Lucia''s journey to magical discovery rears its head. Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this second volume includes episodes 18-38 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic.

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Book SynopsisClive Cussler sends his great hero on an explosive mission in Atlantis Found, the fifteenth Dirk Pitt adventure. Around the world ancient artefacts are suddenly appearing, hinting at a catastrophe that will soon visit Earth ...Dirk Pitt is on hand at a Colorado archaeological site where an ancient and mysterious artefact has been found - one that is perhaps linked to other strange objects turning up across the globe. And soon Pitt''s skills and ingenuity are desperately needed to rescue the team after a suspicious explosion seals them deep underground. It quickly becomes clear that the artefacts carry a message: warning of global Armageddon. Yet a shadowy organisation called the Fourth Empire not only wants to stop others from heeding that warning, but is also actively seeking to accelerate the end it foretells. Now Pitt and NUMA must face this diabolical foe, who will stop at nothing to wipe out all life on earth ...Packed with blisteri

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Book SynopsisINSPIRATION FOR THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN . . . Command Authority sees the return of Tom Clancy''s greatest hero, Jack Ryan.Decades ago, as a young CIA analyst, President Jack Ryan, Sr. inadvertently uncovered the existence of a KGB assassin, code-named Zenith. He never found the killer.In the present, President Valeri Volodin has risen to power in the Russian republic. But the foundations of his empire are built on a bloody secret from the past, and he''ll eliminate anyone who comes close to that truth.When an old friend of the Ryans is poisoned by a radioactive agent, the trail leads to Russia. And for Jack Ryan, Jr. it''s time to finish what his father started . . .Tom Clancy''s Command Authority is a brand new full-throttle all-action adventure, and follows Threat Vector and Locked On as the newest Jack Ryan novel.Praise for Tom Clancy:''Exhilarating. No othTrade ReviewThere's hardly another thriller writer alive who can fuel an adrenaline surge the way Clancy can * Daily Mail *Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict * Sunday Times *The inventor of the techno-thriller * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisBen Tyson is a good man, a brilliant corporate executive, an honest handsome family man, admired by men and desired by women. But sixteen years ago Ben Tyson was a lieutenant in Vietnam. There, in 1968, the men under his command committed a murderous atrocity - and together swore never to tell the world what they had done. Now the press, army justice and the events he tried to forget have caught up with Ben Tyson. His family, his career and his personal sense of honour hang in the balance.Trade Review'The military scenes have the gunmetal ring of authenticity ... a long, over-the-shoulder look at a time that grows larger as it recedes from sight' - TIME magazine

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Book SynopsisIn the brilliant fourth book from Andy McDermott, Nina Wilde must battle the Covenant of Genesis if she is to find the world''s greatest archaeological treasure...Off the coast of Indonesia, archaeologist Nina Wilde makes an explosive find: evidence of a settlement that existed over a hundred thousand years before any previously known civilisation. But when her ship is attacked, it becomes clear that the clandestine religious group calling itself the Covenant of Genesis will stop at nothing to prevent her from revealing this knowledge.With her fiancé Eddie Chase, Nina embarks upon a dangerous worldwide search to expose the Covenant of Genesis - and the incredible secret they will kill to conceal. Is she about to discover the greatest legend of all time?

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Book SynopsisAlex must balance becoming a superhero tasked with defeating Kaiju, making it as a journalism student, and navigating life as a gay man in modern Europe.   Nine years after a mysterious ecological disaster, journalism students Alex and Rosalia investigate the strange company that rebuilt their city and turned it into a vision of the future—that is, until Alex’s world is turned upside down by a chance encounter with a gigantic monster from another world, a Kaiju, and the mysterious masked hero fighting it! Inheriting the masked hero’s power, Alex must now take on these powerful Kaiju when he transforms into the hero Blaze. As a gay man, Alex never imagined his cozy college life becoming deadly, but that’s just what happens as his battles uncover an unholy connection between his city, the most powerful company in Europe, and the Kaiju. Can he uncover the secret before it’s too late?Henshin!, a neTrade Review "A riveting superhero story that feels familiar and original..." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Undeniably a shonen title with its ample action sequences and fights." * School Library Journal *"...a great purchase for library shelves serving teens where readers are fans of action stories and the tokusatsu genre." * Booklist *"Original, fun, and highly recommended..." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsCONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: ENCOUNTER CHAPTER FIVE: PLACEMENT CHAPTER TWO: KAIJU CHAPTER SIX: OMINOUS CHAPTER THREE: PHOENIX RISING CHAPTER SEVEN: PRESSURE CHAPTER NINE: BRAWL CHAPTER FOUR: MY RESOLVE CHAPTER EIGHT: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE CHAPTER TEN: BLAZE

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Book SynopsisOne of the premier novelists of the twentieth century, James A. Michener captures a frenzied time when sane men and women risked their very lives in a forbidding Arctic land to win a dazzling and elusive prize: Yukon gold. In 1897, gold fever sweeps the world. The promise of untold riches lures thousands of dreamers from all walks of life on a perilous trek toward fortune, failure—or death. Journey is an immersive account of the adventures of four English aristocrats and their Irish servant as they haul across cruel Canadian terrain toward the Klondike gold fields. Vivid and sweeping, featuring Michener’s probing insights into the follies and grandeur of the human spirit, this is the kind of novel only he could write.   Praise for Journey   “Stunning . . . Michener at his best.”—Houston Chronicle   “Michener brings sharply into focus the hardships encountered by those who dreamed of striking it rich.”—Associated Press   “Michener has amassed a peerless reputation as the heralded dean of the historical tome. . . . Journey is a book that envelops the reader in an atmosphere of hazardous escapades.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch   “Remarkable . . . superb literature.”—The Pittsburgh Press

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Book SynopsisA story of two neighbours in San Juan, Puerto Rico: Galán Betances, a Cuban emigrant, and Pat McAllister, a young Coast Guard officer. During long evenings spent together talking on their Calle Luna rooftop, a deep friendship develops based on shared traumas and a common desire to heal.Trade Review"A suspenseful, humane novel, moving in its portrait of families divided by the hostilities of their governments, in this case Cuba and the United States."—Tobias Wolff"Thomas Bardenwerper will keep you engaged to the very last page with this well-crafted and often thrilling exploration of moral quandaries that challenge us all."—E. J. Dionne Jr., author of Code Red"What would you risk for a sister, a brother, a friend, a stranger? Mona Passage is one of those rare novels that will expand your heart."—Janet Benton, author of Lilli de Jong"An engrossing five-star read from a talented new author—not to be missed!"—Jim Howe, author of Red Crew"Captures the maritime mood that evokes Hemingway and marries it with the terse, tense dialog of Elmore Leonard. He wraps it all in a political swirl of current events, romance and a plucky plot."—Michael Fabey, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and author of Crashback: The Power Clash Between the U.S. and China in the Pacific"Mona Passage is a fast-paced storm of an adventure that seizes you on the first page, and doesn’t let go until the very end."—Adrian Bonenberger, author of Afghan Post"This exciting debut novel brims with elements from Bardenwerper’s days at sea. I recommend it for anyone who wants to understand those souls caught on the edge of the American empire."—Brian Castner, author of The Long Walk"Bardenwerper has crafted a chilling tale of intrigue and courage, which covers the range of human emotion and demonstrates the lengths to which people will go to circumvent the law, even if it means risking one’s life or ending a career."—Peter McShane, author of Save a Life, Take a Life; Green Beret Medic in Vietnam and the Passage Home

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious story of one bag of cash, two best friends and a whole lot of trouble.Trade Review‘A million bucks. A million laughs. Okay, maybe not that many, but enough to get me told to quiet down on a flight. Tess is a narrator you won’t soon forget – both over the top and deeply real at the same time.’ -- Gordon Korman, author of Restart‘Top tier fun. Fast-paced, clever, and completely hilarious with the BEST cast of characters, including two incredible young entrepreneurs. Packed with life lessons too. LOVE IT TO BITS.’ -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh‘A thoroughly entertaining read that children will storm through. Wise advice, lots of laughs and an important message about the things money can’t buy... Laughs, family, friendships and a thrilling adventure - Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire has it all.’ -- Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.'Any fan of the Treehouse series will have spent hours inventing the storeys, contraptions and rooms that would be present in their own treehouses, and Nat Amoore’s debut novel posits an equally enticing prospect: what would you do if you found a million dollars in your backyard?' * Guardian *‘Amoore writes with the confidence a good plot can bring – there is no need for drawn out ‘fillers’ because the action zips along with exuberance and energy... Despite its peppy tone and galloping plotline, this book has a strong moral core… Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire is a book with bounce, combining action with integrity and an open door to explore some of life’s bigger questions. Perfect for budding entrepreneurs, amateur detectives, would-be Greta Thunbergs and pretty much everyone in-between.’ -- Armadillo Magazine'Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire is pure fun and will appeal to both reluctant and keen readers alike . . . Amoore’s take is contemporary, super quirky and a rollicking adventure.' * Children's Books Daily *'I love this book because I could perfectly relate to most of the wacky things Tess did, and because it wasn’t too easy or too hard.' -- Kayla Ludeman, age 11'This is a lively but thoughtful middle-grade fiction that kids aged 8–12 will race through with great pleasure.' * Books + Publishing *'Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire is a lively, precocious book for readers with big ideas and big hearts.' * Readings *'This is a fresh, exciting and thrilling read for kids.' * Kids Book Review *‘Fresh, fast and truly laugh-out-loud funny… Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire is fun, easy to read and full of the good stuff that ten year olds need to know, not least the last lesson: we all make mistakes, learn from them and change.’ -- BookTrust‘An original and fun read from first page to last, of special note is the inclusion of real-life bonus tips on how to become a schoolyard millionaire inside!’ -- Midwest Book Review‘Sparkling with humour, this is a refreshingly thrilling story with a clear moral message. It is easy to read, fun and full of credible quirky characters… The chapter titles and the tips that can be found throughout the book are brilliant.’ -- The School Librarian

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Book Synopsis''Outstanding in every way'' Lee Child''The page turned of the season'' The Times____________''Do you need my help?'' It was the first question he asked. They called him when they had nowhere else to turn. As a boy Evan Smoak was taken from an orphanage. Raised and trained in a top secret programme, he was sent to bad places to do things the government denied ever happened. Then he broke with the programme, using what he''d learned to vanish. Now he helps the desperate and deserving. But someone''s on his trail. Someone who knows his past and believes that the boy once known as Orphan X must die . . . ____________''Read this book. You will thank me later'' David Baldacci''A rival to reacher'' The IndependentIf you loved Orphan X, read the gripping follow-up The Nowhere Man and brand new seqTrade ReviewOrphan X blows the doors off most thrillers I've read and catapults the readers on a cat-and-mouse that feels like a missile launch. Read this book. You will thank me laterOrphan X is the most gripping, high-octane thriller I've read in a long, long time!Memorable as hellThe page-turner of the season is Orphan X . . . Wonderful * Times *Orphan X is his best yet - a real celebration of all the strengths Gregg Hurwitz brings to a thrillerOrphan X is the most exciting thriller I've read since The Bourne Identity ... A new thriller superstar is born!Orphan X is most exciting new series character since Jack Reacher. A page-turning masterpiece of suspenseA new series character to rival Reacher . . . anyone reading Orphan X won't be surprised that a cadre of peers, from Tess Gerritsen to Lee Child, have lined up to praise it * Independent *A masterpiece of suspense and thrills . . . Turn off the real world and dive into this amazing start to a new series * Daily Mail *'There is a pristine classicism to Gregg Hurwitz's Orphan X, which borrows from Robert Ludlum and superhero lore to bring us Evan Smoak, adopted as a child by a shadowy figure called Jack and trained to be an assassin as part of a secret US government scheme. When the Orphan programme (as it is known) is disbanded, Evan moves to California and devotes himself to good works - taking out a slum-landlord paedophile cop, for example, after his victim calls Evan's special number. However, his meticulously compartmentalised life makes him vulnerable . . . Orphan X is tight and tense in all the right places. But it wouldn't work half as well if we didn't feel Evan's pain and share his panic as the worst-case scenario unfolds: another former Orphan, with a less noble agenda, seems to be hunting him. Orphan X is weapons-grade thriller-writing from a modern master * Guardian *Pure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspenseOrphan X is not good. Orphan X is great. Whatever you like best in a thriller - action, plot, character, suspense - Orphan X has itMind blowing! A perfect mix of Jason Bourne and Jack ReacherBond, Frodo, Paddington Bear - some of literature's greatest heroes have been orphans. Add Orphan X's Evan Smoak to the list * Shortlist *In terms of plot, characters, suspense and innovation, Orphan X is outstanding . . . I've always thought that one reason for Tom Clancy's success was the endless detail he provided about military hardware, and that the James Bond novels benefited from the loving attention Ian Fleming devoted to the martinis, expensive cars and gorgeous women he so admired. Hurwitz outdoes both writers . . . Orphan X is a smart, stylish, state-of-the-art thriller. It's also the start of a series, one that might give Lee Child's Jack Reacher books a run for their money * WASHINGTON POST *Bestseller Hurwitz melds non-stop action and high-tech gadgetry with an acute character study in this excellent series opener . . . Evan Smoak is an electrifying character * Publishers Weekly *A masterpiece of suspense and thrills . . . Turn off the real world and dive into this amazing start to a new series * Associated Press *

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Book SynopsisINSPIRATION FOR THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN . . . When a rogue state tries to go nuclear, only two men can stop it . . .Jack Ryan Jr is in Ho Chi Minh City tailing an ex-CIA operative with valuable documents when a hit leaves Jack with a corpse, no documents and only a bloodily scribbled note as a clue to what just happened.It sends him on the trail of a shadowy security firm with links to North Korea, newly resurgent under its young, power-hungry dictator. For the rogue state has found a way to finally make its nuclear ambitions a reality - no matter the cost to the world.This is something President Jack Ryan will not permit - but North Korea and its backers have plans for US leader which will silence him for good.On the ground and on the global stage, Jack Ryans Jr and Sr race against time to halt a madman from acquiring the world''s deadliest weapon . . .The newest JACK RYAN thriller from Tom Clancy,

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Book SynopsisHe''s the only one who can stop America''s secrets from falling into enemy hands . . .Dominic Caruso, nephew to president Jack Ryan and operative for top secret intelligence agency The Campus, is working in India when a terrorist hit takes out his trainer. Caruso only just survives - barely intact.Back in Washington, they discover a mole has been leaking US secrets. Soon he is on the tail of Ethan Ross - a man who thinks he''s too smart to ever get caught.But Ross has many more secrets on a micro-drive and when he decides to run, it''s not just Caruso and the FBI on his trail. The Russians and a few angry terrorist groups will do anything to get to Ross - and the vital information he carries.So it''s up to Caruso to get to Ross first...Support and Defend is a thrilling adventure you won''t be able to put down. Praise for Tom Clancy:''There''s hardly another thrTrade ReviewExhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict Sunday Times

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