Adventure / action fiction

Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the bestselling Chronicles of St Mary''s series which follows a group of tea-soaked disaster magnets as they hurtle their way around History. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won''t be able to resist Jodi Taylor.Sometimes, surviving is all you have left.Max and Leon are safe at last. Or so they think.Snatched from her own world and dumped into a new one, Max is soon running for her life. Again.From a 17th century Frost Fair to Ancient Egypt; from Pompeii to 8th century Scandinavia; Max and Leon are pursued up and down the timeline, playing a dangerous game of hide-and-seek, until finally they''re forced to take refuge at St Mary''s where a new danger awaits them.Max''s happily ever after is going to have to wait a while... Readers love Jodi Taylor: ''Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagoniTrade ReviewTakes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in for spice * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *A true page-turner * SF Revu *I've never seen time travel handled this way. I like it * Wethenerdy.com *[An] appealing cast of characters... [with] with plenty of humour, lots of action, and even a touch of romance * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisPreviously published as Hard Rain and Blood from BloodAll John Rain wants is to get out of the killing business. But with his discretion, his reliability, and his unique talent for death by “natural causes,” no one is willing to let him just retire. So when an old nemesis from the Japanese national police force comes to him with a new job—eliminate Murakami, a killer even more fearsome than Rain himself—he can’t refuse.Aided by an achingly desirable half Brazilian, half Japanese exotic dancer he knows he shouldn’t trust, Rain pursues his quarry through underground no-holds-barred fight clubs, mobbed-up hostess bars, and finally into the heart of a shadow war between the CIA and the yakuza. It’s a war Rain can’t win, but also one he can’t afford to lose—a war where the distinctions between friend and foe and truth and deceit are as murky as the rain-slicked streets of Tokyo.A LoneTrade Review“[A] relentlessly likeable protagonist.” —San Francisco Chronicle “A James Bond-style secret agent cum hit man.” —Booklist “A fascinating, touching and wholly believable character.” —Publishers Weekly “... a superlative job... entertaining and suspenseful enough to keep you turning the pages as fast as your eyes can follow.” —Chicago Sun Times

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Book SynopsisThaw of the Lich Lord is a complete campaign for Frostgrave that will challenge both new and veteran players. Through a series of linked scenarios, players discover the existence of a new power in the Frozen City, one who was old when the great city was still young, and who saw both its rise and its disastrous fall. Warbands will confront the Lich Lord''s minions, race against his agents to seize possession of mysterious artefacts, and brave the perils of Frostgrave in search of his lair. Eventually, they will need to muster all their courage to venture into the depths of the city and face the Lich Lord himself.Not all wizards will seek to stop the Lich Lord, however, and full rules for giving into his corruption and following the dark road to becoming an undead lich are presented for those who crave power and immortality above all else. While the campaign presents many new threats against which wizards and their warbands must test themselves, including an expanded bestiary,Table of ContentsIntroduction/ The Campaign/ Scenarios/ New Warband Options/ Becoming a Lich/ New Treasure/ Expanded Bestiary

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Book SynopsisA Financial Times Thriller of the Year Penal Colony No. 74, AKA White Eagle, lies some 600 kilometres north of Yekaterinburg in Russia's Sverdlovskaya Oblast. Imprisoning the country's most brutal criminals, it is a winter-ravaged hellhole of death and retribution. And that's exactly why the Englishman is there. Six years ago, Raglan was a soldier in the French Foreign Legion engaged in a hard-fought war on the desert border of Mali and Algeria. Amid black ops teams and competing intelligence agencies, his strike squad was compromised and Raglan himself severely injured. His war was over, but the deadly aftermath of that day has echoed around the world ever since: the assassination of four Moscow CID officers; kidnap and murder on the suburban streets of West London; the fatal compromise of a long-running MI6 operation. Raglan can't avoid the shockwaves. This is personal. It is up to him to finish it – and it ends in Russia's most notorious penal colony. But how do you break into a high security prison in the middle of nowhere? More importantly, how do you get out? Trade ReviewThe pace is relentless, the action and fight scenes superbly choreographed and Raglan is nicely complex: an action man with inner depths... A cracking, finely crafted thriller' * Financial Times *The Englishman is electrifying proof that high-tension international thrillers are back – and with an absolute vengeance -- William Shaw, author of DeadlandFight scenes, car chases, sex romps, lots of foreign locations and dead goons, and even a Bondesque escape by snowmobile... Vivid and inventive' * Sunday Times *Full of thrills * Literary Review *The pulse-pounding pace just never lets up -- Peter May, bestsellling author of LockdownA sweat-inducing tour de force * The Times *Verve, pace, shocks and intrigue, this is spy thriller writing by an author at the zenith of his powers -- Peter JamesA pulse-pounding thriller in the mould of the Terry Hayes bestseller, I Am Pilgrim * Scottish Field *This spy thriller will get your heart racing... [An] action-packed thriller!' * My Weekly. *A tightly plotted, very well told tale of clandestine campaigns, violent revenge and murky dealings at all levels * SciFi Bulletin. *This non-stop cat and mouse thriller circumnavigates the globe and a cornucopia of action... The Englishman is very good on detail and credible background, the novel has an enigmatic and intriguing hero and excites from page one to a very satisfying end' * Crime Time *Discover full-on heart-pounding action, plus smart, sharp writing in this absolute reading feast of a book... This is the first in what promises to be a smash-hit spy thriller series and I already can't wait for the next book... Shockwaves of action expanded and the storyline tripped me with unexpected developments. Even though I had read the prologue, the ending still came with a whammy' * LoveReading *The action is furiously paced... I thoroughly enjoyed this well written and absolute page turner. It cries out for a sequel. Wholly recommended' * Woman's Way *The narrative goes at breakneck speed but between the action Gilman slowly and deftly unveils Raglan's back-story * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisAmid the upheaval after the royal line of Lugunica was broken, the Knights of the Royal Guard are sent to protect an envoy to Volakia, a violent empire often in conflict with the kingdom. Julius, Ferris, and Reinhard are part of this mission, but what will they find there...?

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Book SynopsisAnthony Hope's swashbuckling romance transports his English gentleman hero, Rudolf Rassendyll, from a comfortable life in London to fast-moving adventures in Ruritania, a mythical land steeped in political intrigue. The Prisoner of Zenda has been deservedly popular as a classic of romance and adventure since its publication in 1894.Trade ReviewA hugely enjoyable rip-roaring adventure of chivalry and romance. * The New European *Table of ContentsIntroduction Note on the Text Select Bibliography A Chronology of Anthony Hope The Prisoner of Zenda Explanatory Notes

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Book SynopsisThe second day of the Final Stress Test rages on. Having defeated Sinon and Leafa--even with the added might of their godly super-accounts--Gabriel drives Alice into a corner. Meanwhile, in another corner of the battlefield, Asuna is pushed to her limits as she defends Kirito from the army of Darkness. But just when all seems lost, a voice cries out in Kirito's heart, urging him back into the world. Grabbing hold of that light in the darkness, the black swordsman awakens...

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Book SynopsisTo save the world, Gunhild must save the innately untrustworthy God of Mischief, the irredeemable Loki. Gunhild refuses to be defined by others who believe she is unworthy of respect as an orphaned Jotun. In Gunhild, Volume 2, the Gods have refused to heed her warnings about the impending Ragnarok, so she goes against their wishes and hatches her own plan to save mankind. Unfortunately, Gunhild is in a tough situation: Loki, the God of Mischief, whom she trusts and who is also a Jotun, is locked up in Hel. The journey looks to be dangerous, with more mythical figures approaching her and her human friend, who lacks the ability to protect herself. The Frost Giants are still angry with Gunhild for escaping their clutches and plan to take revenge no matter what. And the hunt is on—but it’s for Gunhild!! The mysterious Tyr and his giant wolf, Fenris, can’t be stopped!

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Book SynopsisJason Bourne tackles a global media conspiracy and a murderous tech giant in the latest electrifying entry in Robert Ludlum's New York Times bestselling series. Jason Bourne has faced many killers before, but none as dangerous as the assassin Lennon. Bourne thought he had his foe cornered in Iceland, only to have the killer escape in a fiery explosion. Lennon's trail leads Bourne to New York and then to Washington D.C. – and the body count rises with each deadly encounter. Bourne believes the assassin has a new employer, a shadowy group called the Pyramid. The only clue is the murder of a young German woman, killed in D.C. while on her way to a covert meeting. But the woman's entire identity is a lie, and news reports of her death have been strangely twisted and suppressed. Finding the truth about this woman may be Bourne's only chance to catch Lennon – and uncover the global conspiracy behind the Pyramid. But the chase comes with high stakes. Bourne's former lover, journalist Abbey Laurent, is digging into the mystery too, and Abbey soon finds herself in Lennon's crosshairs. Bourne will need to use every bit of his tradecraft and his genius for mayhem to expose this web of lies and murder before Lennon kills the woman he loves. Praise for Brian Freeman's Bourne books: 'Bourne fans will hope for an encore from this talented author' Publishers Weekly 'A treat for fans of the late Robert Ludlum' KirkusTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR BRIAN FREEMAN: 'Freeman has a firm grasp of Bourne's tangled background plus the skills to keep the action front and center. Bourne fans will hope for an encore from this talented author' Publishers Weekly, for Brian Freeman's Bourne books. 'Brian Freeman is, quite simply, a first-rate storyteller' Nelson DeMille. 'Some of the most literate and stylish writing you'll find anywhere today' Jeffery Deaver. 'This guy can tell a story' Michael Connelly. 'Freeman's first Jason Bourne thriller is a treat for fans of the late Robert Ludlum' * Kirkus Reviews, for Brian Freeman's Bourne books *

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Book SynopsisIn a postapocalyptic future, a human girl and an android travel the world in search of a mythical utopia to protect those they love.Nearly 200 years after the destruction of humanity in World War III, Roue lives a happy life exploring the ruins of civilization with her “uncle,” a robot named Zett. But when their peaceful life is threatened, Roue must trust the mysterious robot Chrome to bring her family together again.Hildr, a command-class military gear, has just won 50 back-to-back fights inside the warrior coliseum of Valhalla and now faces her 51st opponent—Chrome. As the two face off, Roue is forced to watch helplessly from the confines of a storage room on the lower levels. But while both Chrome’s and Roue’s attention is focused on the battle at hand, Valhalla’s ruler begins to hatch his own sinister scheme. Unbeknownst to her, Roue holds the fate of Valhalla in her hands, and danger is creeping ever closer!

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Book SynopsisIn war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!The battle for control of Kamakura has been joined! The Hojo and Ashikaga forces clash as Tokiyuki and his Elusive Warriors take on the members of the infamous Kanto Hisashiban, and Kojiro has engaged Kagetada, a warrior twisted by Uesugi’s chemical experiments. Meanwhile, Genba skirts the edges of the battle trying to track down another Ashikaga ninja. After Tokiyuki’s inspiring rac

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Book SynopsisAn anthology of short stories based on some of the many popular creations of legendary Japanese mangaka Osamu Tezuka, as illustrated by a collection of some of the greatest comic creators in Europe. This larger 300-page hardcover edition is presented in traditional manga reading order, right to left.This second volume includes Big X by David Lafuente, based on BIG X; The Creator and the Destroyer by Philippe Cardona and Florence Torta, based on ASTRO BOY; The Last Recital by Bertrand Gatignol, based on BLACK JACK; The 3 Richards by Juan Diaz Canales, based on MESSAGE TO ADOLF; The Guardian of Mount Moon by Reno Lemaire, based on KIMBA THE WHITE LION; Mina''s Song by Luis NCT, based on APOLLO''S SONG; Heartless by Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura, based on BLACK JACK; Princess Knight by Elsa Brants, based on PRINCESS KNIGHT; and Team Phoenix by Kenny Ruiz with Studio Kosen, based on several works of Osamu Tezuka.

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Book SynopsisSunken ships, lost treasure, and underwater adventure!Maple Tree arrives on the eighth stratum to find a whole new world under the sea. They'll have to dive deep to explore and master fighting in the water. Maple's defense build isn't designed for the speed and agility required to swim, but she'll find a way! Thankfully, Sally's already a skilled swimmer. With her help, the rest of the guild heads out to find what awaits them on the ocean floorand what lurks in the dark depths...

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.M's funeral.One man missing from the graveside.The traitor accused of his murder.Bond.Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh agents want to use the British spy in an operation that will change the balance of world power. Bond is smuggled into the lion's den - but whose orders is he following, and will he obey them when the moment of truth arrives?In a mission where treachery is all around and one false move means death, James Bond must grapple with the darkest questions about himself. But not even he knows what has happened to the man he used to be.Discover the latest chapter in the world of 007, brought thrillingly to life by Sunday Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz.© Anthony Horowitz 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022Trade ReviewThe super spy is back, with a fresh injection from novelist and screenwriter extraordinaire, Anthony Horowitz. The expert in suspense takes us back to the beginning of James Bond’s story… the story rips along with plenty of familiar Bond staples: evil villains, fast cars and women falling for young Bond’s charms. Ian Fleming would be proud. * Guardian *Daring, exciting, and also superbly plotted, it shows Bond questioning his loyalties at the end of his career. It marks a fitting end to a trilogy from Horowitz that Fleming would surely have approved of -- Jon Coates * Sunday Express *In many ways, Horowitz has now surpassed Fleming and the final book in his Bond trilogy is a masterpiece. It's a literary thriller writing at its page-turning finest.' * Daily Express *Horowitz is a worthy successor to Ian Fleming, putting 007 back in his true domain… This New Bond is up there with the better Old Bonds… The denouement is a very fine piece of action writing… Horowitz has done splendidly. * Scotsman *Horowitz is a worthy successor to Ian Fleming, putting 007 back in his true domain… This New Bond is up there with the better Old Bonds… The denouement is a very fine piece of action writing… Horowitz has done splendidly. * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisDefiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn’t the ideal heir to the moon''s Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line.Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon’s Silver Court that her mother’s retainers had hoped for. But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion.After Kaguya has a chance meeting with Toyo, the younger sister of Kiruhito Matsunouchi, the pair travel to the capital in order to clear the name of Kaguya’s mother. Meanwhile, Kiruhito learns the truth behind the devastating incident 16 years ago and vows to kill his emperor. New alliances lead to big changes!

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Book SynopsisMatthew has a seemingly endless list of troubles. Arwin symptoms and recovery are worrying, and her party isn''t making much progress in the dungeon. The Sun God''s influence is spreading surreptitiously. And Imperial Guard knights have been dispatched from the royal capital to maintain public order in the Dungeon City. Their presence sends shock waves through Gray Neighbor, disrupting the normal flow of things in the vice-filled city. To top it all off, one of the knights in the Imperial Guard has come to investigate the death of a guild appraiserhis own little sister. What will become of Arwin when Matthew becomes a suspect and they are separated? The lifeline between the two strains, perhaps to a breaking point...

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Book SynopsisHarold and Echika may have brought their latest case to a close, but the developer of the AI who facilitated E’s campaign against Interpol is nowhere to be found. To ascertain the identity of this enigmatic individual, the pair request the aid of their friend Bigga, now a formal consultant with the Electrocrime Investigation Bureau. Yet even her help isn’t enough to give them a lead. Meanwhile, a series of spree killings against Amicus begin to unfold, and the modus operandi bears an eerie resemblance to the murder of Harold’s mentor...

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Book Synopsis A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. ENTER THE FIRE DRAGON The battles between Fairy Tail and Diabolos continue to rage in the labyrinth, with both sides beating the living daylights out of each other. Selene's enjoyment of the violent spectacle comes to a screeching halt when the fire dragon god Ignia suddenly appears, throwing the worst wrench in her plans. Natsu, of course, is instantly fired up to fight Ignia, but Ignia's got plans of his own--secret plans that may spell disaster for all!

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Book SynopsisOne of the most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behaviour and incredible adventures. Whether he is heaving clods of earth at his brother, faking a gangrenous toe, or trying to convince the world that he is dead, Tom's infectious energy and good humour shine through.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer features an afterword by playwright and screenwriter Peter Harness.

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Book SynopsisThis series of character-driven short stories provides a deeper look at the events leading up to the second installment of the hit game series Final Fantasy XIII!

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Book SynopsisConfined to a wheelchair after a run-in with the mystery villain known only as The Suit, how can The Flash protect Keystone City from evil run amok?

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down trash games, but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in--but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he's ever faced...

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Book SynopsisPaul Dini's series run on Batman is collected in a single stunning omnibus edition!

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Book SynopsisBook Three in stunning Scandinavia-inspired fantasy trilogy The Ashen Torment.Witchsign triggered that I can't wait to get back to it' feeling in me' Robin HobbThe sky is filled with dragons: the people are ready to burn the regime to the ground. The seas churn with monsters and the tide is changing: revolution is coming.Steiner has at last realised the part he will play in this fight.Kimi knows now what it is to lead, but must learn to overcome differences if she is to unite and defeat the dragon factions.Silverdust inches towards a final revenge.Across the ocean, Kjellrun feels the call of war. But she must reconcile her new responsibilities to the people of the temple with the urge to find her family.Leaders, all and all are desperate. For the Emperor will not give up easily. He will rule and he cares not if his subjects are alive or if they are dead.Worlds and outlooks collide, wars begin and lives will end in this spectacular finale by a new master in the fantasy genre. The staTrade Review‘WITCHSIGN is crammed with delicious mythology and populated with irresistible characters – a treat for anyone who loves fresh, modern fantasy’JEN WILLIAMS, author of The Copper Cat and The Winnowing Flame trilogies ‘Witchsign triggered that ‘I can’t wait to get back to it’ feeling in me. The current of the story caught me right away and I was swept along with the characters. Den Patrick hit the perfect mix of immediate action and characters I cared about. His prose wastes no words. (I loved the concept of the cinderwraiths!)’ROBIN HOBB Praise for THE BOY WITH THE PORCELAIN BLADE: ‘A unique and engaging voice’Starburst ‘Swordfights, violence and full-tilt action…familiar intrigues with a darker more gothic touch’SFX

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Book SynopsisHaving caught a glimpse of the hellish future that might await him, Subaru braces himself for a second trial that has taken a strange form! Surrounding him are six witches, each bearing the name of a terrible sin, and the final witch who destroyed them all has finally arrived as well...

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Book SynopsisThe Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso returns to the 100 Bullets saga for a tale of shattered trust and blood vengeance.

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Book SynopsisThe lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favourite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Mai Corland's epic adventure fantasy Five Broken BladesINSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLERINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all.His sister's ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it...Bonded by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon's pursuit or risk his legendary wrath.A foreign rule of law stands between them and Quilimar, the Queen of Khitan. Now they have one month to steal the powerful Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord. But that impossible task might be easier than trusting one another, even though their lives, their families, and the realms depend on it.They can all agree on one thing: the king can't win. But can they beat him at his own game?Because for the blades, this time it's not just personal, it's revenge. Lies may have torn them apart, but now vengeance will bring them together.The lies have only just begun...PRAISE FOR FIVE BROKEN BLADES:'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN MCMANUS, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE OF US IS LYING'Thrilling, addictive, and simply incredible. What a stunning debut!' THEA GUANZON, USA TODAY AND NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HURRICANE WARS'A gripping, unputdownable read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page!' LYNETTE NONI, #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PRISON HEALER TRILOGY 'The heist had me guessing until the very last page ... I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down!' NISHA J TULI, AUTHOR OF THE TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN'(This book is) everything you want in a unlikely group of untrustworthy bad people getting together to pull of an impossible heist (or in this case, an assassination) story' REBECCA ROANHORSE, AUTHOR OF BLACK SUNFive Broken Blades was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2024Four Ruined Realms was a Sunday Times bestseller January 2025

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel AwardA therapeutic dose of high-strength emotion' GUARDIANAugusta Hope has never felt like she fits in.At six, she's memorising the dictionary. At seven, she's correcting her teachers. At eight, she spins the globe and picks her favourite country on the sound of its name: Burundi.And now that she''s an adult, Augusta has no interest in the goings-on of the small town where she lives with her parents and her beloved twin sister, Julia.When an unspeakable tragedy upends everything in Augusta''s life, she''s propelled headfirst into the unknown. She''s determined to find where she belongs but what if her true home, and heart, are half a world away?It's going to be all over every book club in Britain before you can say Burundi'THE TIMESFull of the reality of hope and despair in everyone's lives' MIRANDA HARTThis gem of a novel entertains and moves in equal measure' DAILY MAILKeep the tissues close' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING An irresistible messagTrade Review ’A joy…the humour and pathos in their stories lends real heart and soul’ OBSERVER ‘A moving tale… sure to make you cry… Parfait [is] a convincingly serious, sweet, clever and funny person who ends up carrying the story… an epic hero … It’s going to be all over every book club in Britain before you can say Burundi’ The Times ‘I found it both a mesmerisingly beautiful portrait of a young woman discovering what home means to her, and a poignant depiction of how our actions can touch other people's lives in ways we could never have anticipated. Augusta and Parfait are wonderful characters; I was willing them on to find the happiness and peace they both deserved’ Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus ‘Joanna Glen weaves a uniquely heartening and hopeful story. A story about pain, the solace of words and our search to belong, to a place, to a person. Welcome to the world of the wonderful Augusta Hope’ Jess Kidd, author Himself and Things in Jars ‘Without a doubt one of the best books I have ever read – an extraordinary masterpiece’ Anstey Harris, author of The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton ‘Absolutely brilliant – quirky, original, funny, moving and wonderfully written. Basically, it’s everything I love in a novel; Gavin Extence, author of The Universe Versus Alex Woods ‘The most gutsy, endearing and entertaining meditation on the meaning of human existence that you're ever likely to read’ Deborah Orr

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 DYLAN THOMAS PRIZEThe best novel I've read in a long time' Roddy DoyleThe lives of two women the sole survivor of an airplane crash and the troubled park ranger who leads the rescue mission to find her intersect in a gripping debut novel of second thoughts and second chancesI no longer pass judgment on any man nor woman. People are people, and I do not believe there is much more to be said on the matter. Twenty years ago I might have been of a different mind about that, but I was a different Cloris Waldrip back then. I might have gone on being that same Cloris Waldrip, the one I had been for seventy-two years, had I not fallen out of the sky in that little airplane on Sunday, August 31, 1986. It does amaze that a woman can reach the tail end of her life and find that she hardly knows herself at all.When seventy-two-year-old Cloris Waldrip finds herself lost and alone in the unforgiving wilderness of the Montana mountains, with only a bible, a sturdy pair of bTrade Review‘I read a lot of very good fiction but this novel – so startling and thrilling, so packed with such wonderful characters – is the best novel I’ve read in a long time’ Roddy Doyle, author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha ‘First novels are often praised for an author’s potential, but Kingdomtide displays a talent fully realized. Cloris Waldrip’s trek through the wilderness after a plane crash is suspenseful from start to finish, but as the lives of her potential rescuers are revealed, the novel also moves through the even deeper wilderness of the human heart. Rye Curtis is a writer of exceptional talent’ Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author of Serena ‘Rye Curtis’s debut novel is an astonishing work. His powerful and convincing characters are at risk in a harsh and beautiful landscape in which the best and worst are revealed, and nothing is as it initially seems. Kingdomtide is at once a page-turner and a meditation on the complexity of the human experience and spirit’ Daniel Woodrell, author of Winter’s Bone and The Maid’s Version

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new Ben Hope thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller.THEY THOUGHT HE WAS AN EASY TARGET.THEY THOUGHT WRONG.It's a snowy, peaceful Christmas at Le Val, the rural haven that is home to ex-SAS soldier Ben Hope and his associates. With most of the team away for the festive holiday, Ben, recovering from an accident, is one of the skeleton crew guarding the compound. That's when a ruthless Corsican crime gang, knowing that Ben is injured and out of action, target the location for a violent raid.With help from his faithful canine companion, Storm, Ben thwarts the attack but not before the raiders claim several victims among his best friends. Now he must embark on a personal revenge mission to catch the sole remaining killer, the psychopathic Petru Navarro.Ben's quest takes him across France into the lawless gangland of Corsica, his only real lead a priceless historic gold cross that is now in Navarro's hands. If Ben can find it, he'll find his enemy. But taking down this murdeTrade Review Praise for Scott Mariani: ‘Compelling from the first page until the last, Mariani and his fabulous protagonist Ben Hope entertain in a gripping tale that will have you turning the pages well into the night’ Mark Dawson ‘Thrilling. Scott Mariani is at the top of his game’ Andy McDermott ‘A high level of realism … the action scenes come thick and fast. Like the father of the modern thriller, Frederick Forsyth, Mariani has a knack for embedding his plots in the fears and preoccupations of their time’ Shots Magazine ‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell ‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure’ Closer 'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry ‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope’ Simon Toyne ‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride’ Ed Macy ‘Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch’ M. J. Rose ‘Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains . . . everything a thriller should be and more’ Joe Moore ‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer’ Chris Kuzneski

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Book SynopsisThe thundering conclusion to Barbara Hambly's landmark quartet, The Winterlands, Dragonstar is a riot of magic, demons and dragons that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.Condemned to die for consorting with demons, dragonslayer Lord John Aversin sits in a dank prison cell and calculates the odds of escape, all the while smelling the smoke of the executioners' pyres.Far away in Winterlands, Jenny Waynest pays a heavy price for turning away from dragonkind and choosing to be human. She mourns the loss of her husband, Lord John even as she turns to face the dangers that engulf her family.But it is the season of the Dragon Star, and hope shines brightest in the dark.As a pitched battle between demons and humanity rages, Jenny and John will be given one last chance to understand all that has happened to them and why, who their true enemies and allies are, and most of all, who they were always meant to be.

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Book SynopsisAn absolute must-read for fans of Shadow and BoneCassandra stands silent upon a ravaged battlefield, watching as the druids prepare the dead for the pyres, embers drifting up into the still winter darkness. She can barely breathe through the agony of her grief, but she cannot waste another second on tears.Because Londinium, the Caesar, the empire all of it is still out there. The empire whose code she had followed, whose prince she had promised to marry, whose schemes she had been swept up in since birth.They tried to use her magic against her. To silence her.So she will use her magic against them. To silence them. Forever.The third and final chapter of The Once and Future Queen trilogy, this epic scifi fantasy adventure set in a dystopian world where the Romans still rule will enchant fans of Sarah J Maas and Cassandra Clare.Praise for The Once and Future Queen Series:OH MY HEART AND SOUL I am still reeling seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like Throne of GlassTrade ReviewPraise for The Once and Future Queen Series: ‘OH MY HEART AND SOUL … I am still reeling … seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like Throne of Glass and The Cruel Prince’ Richelle, 5* NetGalley review ‘OMG. I will forever be in love with this series … this author has me as a fan for life’ Penelope, 5* NetGalley review ‘Beautifully written and one of the best dystopian novels I’ve read … an epic journey you won’t forget. I would love to see this made into a film’ Zoe, 5* NetGalley review ‘I couldn’t put it down. There were times when I gasped, when I cried and when I felt my jaw drop. The world Clara O’Connor has woven together is so intricate and real and the storytelling is flawless. Absolutely my favourite series I have read this year’ Jessica, 5* NetGalley review ‘If you want to immerse yourself in an Arthurian-inspired fantasy world, you need to look no further than this immersive, emotional, and wondrous one’ Tessa, 5* NetGalley review

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Book Synopsis*Don''t miss the next gripping thriller from Jackie Kabler, The Life Sentence, available to pre-order now*An ingenious plot, a captivating cast of character, and twists and turns that kept me guessing to the last page, loved it!' Amanda ReynoldsWhat happens when your worst nightmare comes true?One spring morning, a bus full of children and their teachers from a Cotswolds primary school head off on a much-anticipated day trip.But as night falls and the well-heeled parents one or two of them famous, as well as wealthy wait at the school to collect their weary offspring, it soon becomes clear that something has gone very wrong.The children and their teachers simply do not come back.What's happened doesn't seem possible.How can an entire class of children simply vanish?Have you read a Jackie Kabler thriller yet? See why readers devour her writingOne of the best thrillers of the year' ?????Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping' ?????An absolute corker totally engrossing an

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Book SynopsisA lawless wilderness. A polished court. Individual fates, each on a quest to expose a system of corruption.The desolate canyons of Alcoro—and the people desperate enough to hide there—couldn’t be more different from the opulent glass palace and lush forests of Moquoia. But the harsh desert and gleaming court are linked through their past, present, and future: a history of abductions in the desert to power Moquoia’s quarries and factories, and a bleak, inhumane future built on the sweat and sacrifice of these bond laborers.But events unfolding in the present could change everything. In the desert, outlaw Lark—known to most as the Sunshield Bandit—has built a name for herself attacking slavers’ wagons and freeing the captives inside. But while she shakes the foundation of Moquoia’s stratified society, she also has to fight to protect her rescuees—and herself—from the unforgiving world around them.In the Moquoian court, young ambassador Veran hopes to finally make his mark by dismantling the unjust labor system, if he can navigate the strict hierarchy and inexplicable hostility of the prince. And caught in the middle of it all, Tamsin is trapped within four walls, the epicenter of a secret political coup to overthrow the Moquoian monarchy and perpetuate the age-old system of injustice.Separated by seas of trees and sand, the outlaw, the diplomat, and the prisoner are more connected than anyone realizes. Their personal fates might just tip the balance of power in the Eastern World—if that very power doesn’t destroy them first. Trade Review“Clever, thrilling, and full of heart, this is epic fantasy done right.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Filled with unforgettable characters that you'll truly care about, SUNSHIELD is fantastic! Emily B. Martin expertly weaves together multiple narratives with precision, passion, and excellence to create a riveting tale that will stick with you long after you finish reading. I loved it!" — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of RACE THE SANDS “An exciting take on the fantasy genre with its mix of Wild West and a tempered glass court. The three main characters seamlessly weave together a diverse tale of deceit, highway robbery, and political machinations. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.” — Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Harbinger, Kingfountain, and Muirwood series. “SUNSHIELD is an adventure story with credible and heroic characters you want to cheer for. An excellent read.” — Luanne G. Smith, author of The Vine Witch “SUNSHIELD by Emily B. Martin is a richly imagined, beautifully textured fantasy that will leave you clamoring for the sequel. I couldn't put it down!” — Elle Katharine White, author of Heartstone "SUNSHIELD expands Emily B. Martin's Woodwalker series into a novel filled with adventure, political coups, and more importantly, characters the reader will grow to love and cheer. Nuanced and gripping, the story bolts from the first page and doesn't let go. It's a first-rate fantasy and a sublime reflection of our modern world. Don't miss it!" — T. Frohock, author of Carved from Stone and Dream

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Book SynopsisIt's just another day of high school for Zack Lightman. He's daydreaming through another boring math class, with just one more month to go until graduation and freedom-if he can make it that long without getting suspended again. Then he glances out his classroom window and spots the flying saucer. At first, Zack thinks he's going crazy.Trade ReviewA paean to the videogames of a bygone era – a tremendous amount of fun for anyone who remembers that time and played those games. * George R. R. Martin *

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Book SynopsisJohn Buchan (1875-1940) was born in Perth, Scotland and educated at Oxford where he published five books and won several awards, including one for poetry. He went on to be a barrister, a member of parliament, a soldier, a publisher, a historical biographer, and - in 1935 - he became the Govenor-General of Canada. Today he is best remembered as the author of his perennially popular adventure novels.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the action-packed adventure thriller, perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and C. J. SansomHidden away in a dusty antiquities shop in Egypt, an ancient artefact is discovered.Quickly, it becomes the centre of the deadliest archaeological hunt in history . . .________The 20,000 year-old relic is inscribed with what appears to be the long lost language of Atlantis.Only one man is able to decode its meaning: the world''s foremost linguist, Dr Thomas Lourdes. But can he stay alive long enough?Meanwhile, an earthquake shocks Spain, uncovering a most unexpected site - one which the Vatican rushes to be the first to explore.Could it be that the lost city of Atlantis is ready to be found?And if so, is the world ready for her secrets?________''Brokaw''s hero is Indiana Jones without the whip. Who knew archaeology could be so exciting? Wonderful entertainment'Trade ReviewThe Atlantis Code will take you to a new level of mystery, wonder, adventure and excitement * Deepak Chopra *Short, gripping chapters move the action from Egypt to Russia to Africa to London. Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code. Look out, Dan Brown, Brokaw can play this game a lot better than most of your imitators * Booklist Review *In the 19th century, the equivalent of a blockbuster movie was a tense, thrilling novel, often told in serial form. We tend to forget that the modern novel need not be anything more significant than excellent entertainment, which is the perfect description of Charles Brokaw's The Atlantis Code . . . A rollicking adventure, with nonstop action and suspense. Readers can only hope that Brokaw is prepared to send Professor Lourds on further quests * Publishers Weekly *A winning combination of all the ingredients an adventure addict could want: great action, intrepid archeologists, dark conspiracies, cliffhangers, and a real sense of wonder -- Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling co-author of PAUL OF DUNE and author of THE EDGE OF THE WORLDBrokaw's hero is Indiana Jones without the whip. Who knew archeology could be so exciting? Wonderful entertainment. -- Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of THE TRAITORStorytelling doesn't get much better than this. I've set this one aside to read again! -- David Hagberg, New York Times bestselling author of THE EXPEDITER

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Book SynopsisBucharest, 1938: while Hitler gains power in Germany, the Romanian police start arresting students they suspect of belonging to the Iron Guard. Meanwhile, a man who has spent his life studying languages, poetry, and history - a man who thought his life was over - lies in a hospital bed, inexplicably alive and miraculously healthy.Trade Review"Comparisons with Borges, Cortazar, Calvino, and others...are beside the point. Eliade was always out on a limb of his own." - New York Times "I was excited to discover in this tale by Eliade the key themes that I most hope to understand better: time, consciousness, and the dream-like basis of reality. For me it is indeed a return to the ambitions I had for my work in cinema as a student." - Francis Ford Coppola "A wonderful blend of realism, surrealism, and fantasy, [Eliade's novellas] suggest the importance of the mythic and the supernatural to finding meaning in the everyday. Highly recommended." - Library Journal "Youth Without Youth reads like a surreal collaboration by Jorge Luis Borges, Kurt Vonnegut, and Carl Jung. Mircea Eliade left me with the rare sense that I had been entertained by a genius." - William Allen, author of Starkweather and The Fire in the Birdbath and Other Disturbances"

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Book SynopsisTHE DEADLIEST WEAPON IS THE TRUTH . . . Discover the thrilling first instalment in the epic Templar series''A rollercoaster experience'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Gripping and exciting from start to finish'' 5***** READER REVIEW________ After a life on the front lines, Army Ranger John Holliday is now teaching at West Point Military Academy.But when his uncle passes away, Holliday discovers a medieval sword among his belongings - sinisterly wrapped in Adolf Hitler''s personal battle standard. Then someone viciously burns down his uncle''s house and Holliday''s secret fears about the mysterious sword ring alarmingly true. Holliday must delve into the past and piece together the puzzle that was his uncle''s life - his involvement with the enigmatic warriors known as the Knight''s Templar. But his search for answers soon becomes a race against a ruthless and cunning opponent, willing to die fo

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Book Synopsis''A beautiful, lyric hymn to the power of social unrest in American history...funny and harrowing, sweet and violent, innocent and experienced; it walks a dozen tightropes'' Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See_____________________________________________1909. Spokane, Washington. The Dolan brothers are living by their wits, jumping freight trains and lining up for work at crooked job agencies. While sixteen-year-old Rye yearns for a steady job and a home, his dashing older brother Gig dreams of a better world, fighting alongside other union men for fair pay and decent treatment. But then Rye finds himself drawn to suffragette Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and her passion sweeps him into the world of protest and dirty business. As a storm starts brewing, questions of love, sacrifice, brotherhood and betrayal emerge, threatening to overwhelm them all. . .The Cold Millions is at once an intimate story and a stuTrade ReviewA riotous, propulsive adventure story, packed with captivating characters * Daily Mail *A brilliantly multifaceted panorama of early 20th-century America . . . Walter is a writer whose work deserves a wide readership * Sunday Times *A beautiful, lyric hymn to the power of social unrest in American history. It's funny and harrowing, sweet and violent, innocent and experienced * Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See *A work of irresistible characters, harrowing adventures and rip-roaring fun ... bursting with a dazzling range of outrageous characters. One of the most captivating novels of the year * Washington Post * Reminiscent of the stylistic tricks of F Scott Fitzgerald...With its rebellion against inequality and debates about capitalism, there are clear echoes from 1909 to the US today. Incitement to riot, dreadfully topical since the assault on the Capitol last month, also gets a look in. But The Cold Millions offers more: a study of individuals living, willingly or unwillingly, through tumult. * FT *Colourful and punchy * The Times *Walter is a class act...the fierce struggle for free speech and workers' rights is genuinely stirring. -- Max Davidson * Mail on Sunday *A timely and poetic read that vividly depicts the American melting pot at its most unequal and volatile . . . a compelling portrait of America at the dawn of the 20th Century * Sunday Express *Expansive, beguiling . . . A thrilling yarn that simultaneously underscores the cost of progress and celebrates the American spirit * O Magazine *It's a tremendous work, a vivid, propulsive, historical novel with a politically explosive backdrop that reverberates through our own * USA Today *Jess Walter is a superb storyteller. As polished and hard as a diamond, The Cold Millions reminds us of America's tempestuous past and suggests that all this is anything but past * Boston Globe *Walter marshals a motley, fascinating cast of characters so finely drawn that they lift from the page. I haven't encountered a more satisfying and moving novel about the struggle for workers' rights in America * San Francisco Chronicle *A layered, multi-character panorama * Vogue *It's often said that a novel contains the world; Walter brings new meaning to this phrase, peopling The Cold Millions with vaudeville stars, hobos, suffragists, tycoons, union agitators, policemen, and dozens of other vibrant characters. Warm and deeply humane, this transporting novel is a staggering achievement from a landmark writer * Esquire *The fact that the same author has written books as wildly different and all as transporting as The Zero, The Financial Lives of the Poets, Beautiful Ruins, and now this latest tour de force is testimony to Walter's protean storytelling power and astounding ability to set a scene, any scene . . . We have heard that Jess Walter writes nonstop: Seven days a week, 365 days a year. Please, never stop. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Superb.... a splendid postmodern rendition of the social realist novels of the 1930s by Henry Roth, John Steinbeck, and John Dos Passos, updated with strong female characters and executed with pristine prose. This could well be Walter's best work yet. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *A great tapestry of busy-ness . . . Walter's descriptive passage are marvellous -- Francesca Carington * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAfter a bloody turn of events, Ainz has established the Nation of Darkness, aiming to create a utopia where people of all races can enjoy everlasting prosperity-as long they kneel before him. His first goal is to expand the Adventurers Guild to nurture new talent, a task that requires him to vacate his throne for a journey to the empire. At the same time, all of the neighboring rulers have started nervously discussing plans for resistance while watching everything unfold, because when the undying king of an immortal nation makes his first move, the whole world trembles!

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