Adventure / action fiction

Book SynopsisThe first in the Echoes of the Fall series, The Tiger and the Wolf is an epic fantasy novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Novel.‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’ – Christopher PaoliniIn the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming . . .Maniye’s father is the Wolf clan’s chieftain, but she’s an outcast. Her mother was queen of the Tiger and these tribes have been enemies for generations. Maniye also hides a deadly secret. All can shift into their clan’s animal form, but Maniye can take on tiger and wolf shapes. She refuses to disown half her soul so escapes, rescuing a prisoner of the Wolf clan in the process. The killer Broken Axe is set on their trail to drag them back for retribution.The Wolf chieftain plots to rule the north, and controlling his daughter is crucial to his schemes. However, other tribes also prepare for strife. Strangers from the far south appear too, seeking allies in their own conflict. It’s a season for omens as priests foresee danger and a darkness falling across the land. Some say a great war is coming, overshadowing even Wolf ambitions. A time of testing and broken laws is near – but what spark will set the world ablaze?Continue this sweeping coming-of-age fantasy with The Bear and the Serpent.Trade ReviewIt's addictively brilliant! The protagonist is vivid and sympathetic – and I love both the story and the world Adrian has created -- John GwynneA classically brilliant fantasy writer, a pusher of boundaries, a great storyteller -- Paul CornellA brilliantly conceived and executed shape-changer Bronze Age saga featuring a heartbreaking heroine . . . Readers will be captivated by the well-realized characters, splendid action, and a satisfying conclusion that promises more wonders to come -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThis is a satisfying read, a story you can really lose yourself in -- SFXOne of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction -- Christopher Paolini

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Book Synopsis‘IT WAS SO GOOD’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely breath-taking’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Talk about a page-turner!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘You. DO. NOT want to miss!!!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisChris Kuzneski is the international bestselling author of six novels - The Secret Crown, The Prophecy, The Lost Throne, Sword of God, Sign of the Cross and The Plantation. His thrillers have been published in over twenty languages and are sold in more than forty countries. Chris grew up in Pennsylvania and currently lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.Trade ReviewPraise for Chris Kuzneski * - *Excellent! High stakes, fast action, vibrant characters ... Not to be missed!Kuzneski's writing has raw powerMakes you wish it would never endThink Indiana Jones and The Da Vinci Code and you're in Kuzneskiland * Sunday Sport *Writing at full throttle, with unparalleled acceleration and expert control. Hop aboard for a great ride.A fast and furious thrill ride with the perfect amount of history and humour blended in ...Nonstop action, ancient mysteries, twisted villains, and memorable heroes. Kuzneski's books have got it all!"Chris Kuzneski is a remarkable new writer, who completely understands what makes for a good story: action, sex suspense, humour, and great characters.

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Book SynopsisMeet Rex Mason, AKA Metamorpho: The Element Man! Transformed by an unlikely accident, Metamorpho now has the incredible ability to transmute his body into any natural compound at will, be it solid, liquid, or gas! Read his thrilling origin story and experience his first ever solo series, collected as part of DC Finest for the first time!

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Book SynopsisLarry MacDougall has done that thing—created a fantasy world that is completely believable, super charming, and more than a little bit dangerous. I love it so much. I want to wander around in it but wouldn't want to get caught alone in it after dark. — Mike Mignola We welcome and encourage tourists of all kinds in Gwelf. The survival guide will tell you what to expect, what equipment to pack, who to trust and hire as a guide, and where to rest for the night in this magical land steeped in history and mystery. Indeed, so charming and wondrous is Gwelf that occasionally tourists decide to stay and become citizens, joining the ranks of the border patrol; settling in a town as a merchant, artist, or voyeur; or simply retiring to the country or farmlands. Tragically, there have been some that have stayed, but not by choice. We, the council, fear that this has cast a negative light on our beautiful realm. Rest assured that should you follow the precautions outlined in our guide, you will be quite safe, as it is the council’s intention to provide this book as a resource so that future mishaps might be avoided . . .Trade ReviewLarry MacDougall has done that thing—created a fantasy world that is completely believable, super charming, and more than a little bit dangerous. I love it so much. I want to wander around in it but wouldn't want to get caught alone in it after dark. — Mike MignolaTable of ContentsGwelf: The Survival Guide Foreword 4 Part I: An Introduction to the Gwelf 6 Chapter 1 – Preparing for the Journey 6 Chapter 2 – When to Visit the Region of Gwelf 8 Chapter 3 – Inhabitants of the Region of Gwelf 14 Chapter 4 – Magic 33 Part II: The City of Gwelf 43 Chapter 5: Overview of the City of Gwelf 43 Chapter 6 – Entertainment in Gwelf 49 Chapter 7 – Where to Stay in the City 53 Chapter 8 – Where to Eat in the City 57 Chapter 9 – Where to Shop in the City 61 Chapter 10 – Landmarks in the City 76 Part III: Venturing into the Farmlands 81 Chapter 11 – About the Farmlands 81 Chapter 12 – Where to Stay in the Farmlands 85 Chapter 13 – Where to Eat in the Farmlands 88 Chapter 14 – Where to Shop in the Farmlands 92 Chapter 15 – Landmarks of the Farmlands 96 Part IV –The Survival Guide: Scrublands and Hinterlands 100 Chapter 16 – Preparing for Survival 100 Chapter 17 – When to Visit 102 Chapter 18 – Creatures of the Scrublands and Hinterlands 104 Chapter 19 – Overview of the Scrublands 108 Chapter 20 – Where to Stay in the Scrublands 112 Chapter 21 – Where to Eat in the Scrublands 114 Chapter 22 – Places to Explore in the Scrublands 116 Chapter 23 – Overview of the Hinterlands 117 Chapter 24 – Surviving and Exploring in the Hinterlands 122 Chapter 25 – Landmarks 124 Afterword 129

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Book Synopsis You think you''re living a quiet life in the countryside. Then, one day, a dragon shows up, and everything changes--not because of the fire-breathing serpent, but because of Haga, the man who shows up and debugs the situation. Can it be that your life is nothing like what you thought? And what, exactly, is QA? A thrilling isekai action fantasy from a fresh, new perspective! The once powerless NPC, Gaydle, was modified by Yamanaka, another King's Seeker like Haga, and received an incredibly powerful body. But the warriors of the mountains have had it with his barbarous ways. It doesn't take long for Haga and his party to be dragged into their deadly battle.

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Book SynopsisAn adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsHaruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklingshe''s only interested in the strongest of the strong. He's just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strengthstrength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka's not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of teamhe just wants to fight his way to the top!

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Book SynopsisAn epic fantasy of the powerful human hero who hates humans and aims to become the next Demon Lord!After the Demon Lord is slain at the hands of a lone human warrior, humans rejoice over the end of his reign of terror. But an intense tournament of powerful fighters hoping to be crowned the next Demon Lord has drawn in the unlikeliest of contestants—Helck, who claims to hate humans but is one himself! How will Helck change the course of the war between demons and humankind? The powered-up human army and the Empire’s soldiers continue to clash in a destructive war. Azudra faces off against the Great Sage Mikaros while Winged Soldiers show up to confront Helck and Vermilio. When Helck hesitates, Vermilio stands her ground and takes matters into her own hands!

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Book Synopsis"Shy" Hunt and the tech team from McAllen Integrations thought they'd have an easy job--set up environmental systems for the brand new Hasanova Data Solutions colony, built on the abandoned ruins of a complex known as "Charybdis." There are just two problems: the colony belongs to the Iranian state, so diplomacy is strained at best, and the complex is located above a series of hidden caves that contain deadly secrets. When a bizarre ship lands on a nearby island, one of the workers is attacked by a taloned creature, and trust evaporates between the Iranians and Americans. The McAllen Integrations crew are imprisoned, accused as spies, but manage to send out a distress signal... to the Colonial Marines. Alien: Into Charybdis TM & (c) 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.Trade ReviewPraise for Alien: The Cold Forge:;;The Cold Forge is simply the most original and gripping Alien novel I've had the pleasure of reading for a long time.;-Aliens vs. Predator Galaxy;;An intense ride through a story that may sound familiar but manages to constantly subvert-and surpass-expectations;-Dread Central;;No book or film has portrayed the people behind the Weyland-Yutani Corporation as more vile and despicable as author Alex White has envisioned them.;-Borg.com;;Alex White's story would make a damn fine movie in itself.;-Set the Tape;;Alex White weaves an enthralling tale of humanity at its best and worst, wrapped in the life or death struggle all Alien fans have come to cherish... I can say with certainty this is the best book I have read from Titan Books.;--MovieNooz;;Praise for Alex White:;;A clever fusion of magic and sci-fi makes this book a total blast. I was hooked from page one.;-V.E. Schwab, author of A Darker Shade of Magic on A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe;;[The Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe is] a fast-paced adventure with charismatic characters and formidable enemies in a realized universe of greed and power;-Booklist;;Fast, compelling, epic in scope, with stakes that just keep getting higher and tension that mounts and mounts to the breaking point.;-Locus on A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy ;;[Every Mountain Made Low is] a good story, in a world I want to see more of, with an ambitiously portrayed main character - I enjoyed it, and I'd recommend you give it a try.;-Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews;;[Every Mountain Made Low] is an all-nighter and it's worth it as the ending is quirky (just like the rest of the book). I cannot wait to read Alex White's next novel.;-Night Owl Reviews

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Book SynopsisTHROUGH THE EYE OF ETERNITY TO A WORLD OF PASSION, INTRIGUE AND ENCHANTMENTThe sorcerer beckoned to her from a land of ice and snow and, stricken by the death of her husband and the loss of the lands they ruled together, she followed his call. He led her to a world ruled by wizards who played a deadly game of court intrigue, with a kingdom as the prize. He brought her to their court wrapped in the protection of his sorceries and then he died. And she was left in the centre of the game, with no knowledge of the rules or the players, no way of knowing who played with White magic and who played with BlackTrade Review‘A gifted creator of wonder’Raymond E. Feist ‘Janny Wurts is a great natural storyteller’L. Sprague de Camp ‘It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talent’Stephen Donaldson

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Book SynopsisAn epic fantasy of the powerful human hero who hates humans and aims to become the next Demon Lord!After the Demon Lord is slain at the hands of a lone human warrior, humans rejoice over the end of his reign of terror. But an intense tournament of powerful fighters hoping to be crowned the next Demon Lord has drawn in the unlikeliest of contestants—Helck, who claims to hate humans but is one himself! How will Helck change the course of the war between demons and humankind? Once they agree that the human race is worth saving, Helck and Vermilio meet up with the Empire’s army to figure out their next steps. Meanwhile, Azudra plans the final battle against the human army. Will the Empire’s combined efforts be enough for them to withstand the humans’ attack and finally bring this deadly conflict to an end?

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Book SynopsisBook three of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.A cracking read'SFXAn end to exile, heroes scattered and darkness risingWhen Jill and Rhodry are forced apart by unexpected circumstance, Rhodry vows to find her, no matter what it takes. But before he can, he disappears.With his brother injured, Rhodry is next in line to rule. As Deverry's peace hanging in the balance, the king lifts Rhodry's exile and bids him return home before it is too late.And so it falls to Jill to save the land and the man she loves. Though her magic is strong, this challenge will test her utterly: for there are those who would see Rhodry gone forever and the fragile peace of the kingdom broken at last.Dawnspell is the third book in the Deverry series. Prepare to be spellbound by a sparkling fantasy classic: a tale of adventure and timeless love, perilous battle and pure magic.Trade 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 ‘An extensive and complete world, whose endlessly fascinating details grow book by book’ STARLOG

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Book SynopsisThe seventh book in the bestselling Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd series. Villains across London are being beaten, crippled and killed by vigilante cops. Crime rates are falling, but the powers that be want Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd to bring the wave of rough justice to an end. Shepherd has always known that there are grey areas in the fight against crime. And that sometimes justice gets lost in the process.He has never been comfortable investigating cops, but working for the Serious Organised Crime Agency means that he has no choice. He has to go undercover with an elite group of officers who are at the sharp end of policing, risking their lives daily on the toughest streets in the Capital.But Shepherd has hard decisions of his own to make when his family is in the firing line.Trade ReviewA master of the thriller genre. * Irish Times *Let Spider draw you into his web, you won't regret it. * Sun *The sheer impetus of his storytelling is damned hard to resist. * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisWhile the town of Pickax is swept up in its sesquicentennial celebrations, Koko has developed a strange new hobby: he drops himself from balconies, occasionally landing in the oddest of places. When a young man comes to visit his wealthy relatives, Koko plummets straight on to his head! Meanwhile, a hurricane is brewing, and the visitor''s family members soon fall deathly ill. Qwill has his work cut out for him because Pickax - as foreshadowed by Koko - is about to be hit by a bombshell.

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Book SynopsisVicious interstellar conflict with an indestructible alien species. Bloody civil war over the last habitable zones of the cosmos. Political unrest, militaristic police forces, dire threats to the solar systemHumanity is on the ropes, and after years of fighting a two-front war with losing odds, so is Commonwealth Defense Corps officer Andrew Grayson. He dreams of dropping out of the service one day, alongside his pilot girlfriend, but as warfare consumes entire planets and conditions on Earth deteriorate, he wonders if there will be anywhere left for them to go.After surviving a disastrous spaceborne assault, Grayson is reassigned to a ship bound for a distant colonyand packed with malcontents and troublemakers. His most dangerous battle has just begun.In this sequel to the bestselling Terms of Enlistment, a weary soldier must fight to prevent the downfall of his speciesor bear witness to humanity's last, fleeting breaths.Trade Review“Much like Scalzi’s Old Man’s War and its sequels, Terms of Enlistment and Lines of Departure are combat-grade military SF, and should come with an addiction warning.” —io9 “Frontlines is earnest, optimistic, and fun, even as it deals with subject matter that’s intrinsically grim. It’s a story that strikes the perfect balance between escapism and serious reflection, and it’s the perfect military sci-fi series to escape into for a week or two.” —The Verge

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Book SynopsisGrab your passport and let the Shergill sisters take you on a journeyMeet the Shergill Sisters.The know-it-all, Rajni.The drama queen, Jezmeen.The golden child, Shirina.They have never been close. But their mother's dying wish was for them to take a pilgrimage across India together, to carry out her final rites. And so, the sisters are thrown together for one last (and very strange) family holiday.The three women seem to have nothing in common, apart from the fact that each of them has a secret she would prefer to keep hidden. But as one unlikely adventure follows another, it's not long before they start to realise that they might need each other now more than ever. After all, there are no secrets between sistersReaders love the Shergill sisters!''Fresh, funny and moving'' ''A heartwarming story'' ''Funny and poignant''''Wonderfully written''Trade ReviewPraise for Balli Kaur Jaswal: ‘Big-hearted, earthy and funny: turns so many preconceptions upside down. A rattlingly good story’ Deborah Moggach, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel ‘Warm and hilariously funny’ Good Housekeeping ‘Charming, hilarious and thoughtful’ The Pool ‘Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows balances darkness and light, social commentary and ecstatic escapism… funny and moving tale of desire and its discontents’ The Economist ‘Sensual, authentic and hilarious, I will never look at an aubergine in the same way again – 5 stars’ The Sun ‘Enlightening and entertaining’ Woman & Home ‘A dark comedy… about empowerment and friendship’ Tatler ‘A page turner… Tackles serious themes with a light and funny touch’ Glamour ‘Funny yet serious, this is a fab book about women, culture and secrets’ Prima ‘By turns erotic, romantic, and mysterious, this tale of women defying patriarchal strictures enchants’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Compulsive, funny and wonderfully original – this novel glows with witty sensuality. I love it ’ Helen Lederer, Losing It ‘Poignant, intelligent yet wickedly funny – a delightful read that reignites one's belief in the power of sisterhood’ June Sarpong

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Book SynopsisThe NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors return with a stunning new adventure featuring the FBI's most inscrutable agent, Aloysius Pendergast.Trade ReviewGripping stuff * SOUTH WALES ARGUS *The plotting is meticulous, clever and many layered * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *

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Book SynopsisA page-turning, high-concept adventure from the king of the genre.Galilee, 1025. Infiltrating an ancient citadel, a Templar knight uncovers a holy treasure long hidden within the fortress''s labyrinth: the Bachal Isu - the staff of Jesus Christ - a priceless icon that holds a mysterious and terrifying power. A power that will change humankind for ever.A millennium later, Somali pirates kidnap the President''s daughter. Commander Gray Pierce is enlisted for a covert rescue mission in the African jungle. And halfway around the world a firebombing at a fertility clinic in South Carolina exposes a conspiracy that goes back centuries and lies within our genetic code. SIGMA must race to save an innocent unborn baby whose very existence raises questions about the nature of humanity, asking: could you live for ever? Would you live for ever?

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Book SynopsisWinnie Monks has never forgotten - or forgiven - the death of a young agent on her team at the hands of a former Russian Army Major turned gangster. Now, years later, she hears the Major is travelling to a villa on the Costa del Sol and she asks permission to send in a surveillance unit.They find an empty property near the Major''s. The Villa Paraiso. It''s perfect to spy from - and as a base for Winnie''s darker, less official, plans.But it turns out that the property isn''t deserted. The owners have invited a young British couple to ''house sit'' while they are away.For Jonno and Posie, just embarking on a relationship, this is supposed to be a carefree break in the sun. But when the Secret Service team arrives in paradise, everything changes.Trade ReviewThose [Seymour] sends off into dangerous territory are, in fact, his readers. With each book, we enter a dangerous universe, and are totally involved with utterly plausible characters, faced with moral choices that are rarely straightforward . . . The single most important element here is the obsessive Winnie, whose pursuit of revenge for her dead agent is the motor for all that happens. Winnie is a forceful creation, with her burning resentment against those who feel contempt for the way the rest of us live. * Independent *Once again demonstrating his ability to probe the moral murkiness of the spy trade and create an absorbingly diverse ensemble, Seymour crafts a sophisticated, reader-teasing tale. * The Sunday Times *[Seymour's] books are rich in the drama of people reacting to events and situations they never could have expected. * Weekend Press, New Zealand *Picking up a novel by Gerald Seymour is like taking a deep breath of fresh air . . . his subject here is the Middle East, presented with a vividness and veracity that makes most of his rivals look footling . . . As always with Seymour, the sense of a minatory foreign landscape is acutely rendered . . . never have the badlands of Iraq been evoked with such oppressive rigour. And how many other writers would have fleshed out the bomb-maker, who would simply represent "evil" in most thrillers? Seymour allows us into the life and consciousness of this man, movingly describing his marriage to a mortally ill woman. When readers get to the nailbiting climax, involving an agonising wait for airborne rescue, they may be wondering why they should bother with any other thriller writer. * Independent *Seymour is a master of the thriller set on the murky edges of modern war . . . As ever he juggles action, context and suspense with a special-forces level of expertise. How long before he turns to Libya? * i *Gerald Seymour is the grand-master of the contemporary thriller and Deniable Death is his greatest work yet. Gripping, revealing and meticulously researched, this is a page-turning masterpiece that will literally leave you breathless. * Major Chris Hunter, author of Extreme Risk *After 28 novels, Seymour's empathy for those he ensnares in his moral minefields remains movingly even-handed. * Daily Telegraph *gripping thriller * Sun *Mr Seymour is . . . on form . . . The tradecraft of silent watching and the discomfort, thirst and increasing claustrophobia of the hideout are brought very much to life . . . the grim landscape of the border region and the harsh lives of its inhabitants are skilfully evoked * The Economist (Australia) *Seymour is not one to cut corners. He does his research, thinks hard about his story and gives us richly imagined novels that bristle with authenticity. * Washington Post on THE COLLABORATOR *Seymour [is] incapable of creating a two-dimensional character' * The Times *'Discerning thriller readers can safely say that the best practitioner currently working in the UK is the veteran Seymour. He is, quite simply, the most intelligent and accomplished in the current field . . . Here, we have a typically compromised Seymour anti-hero, a masterfully organised globe-spanning narrative and a mass of highly persuasive detail. The Dealer and the Dead is Seymour firing on all cylinders, and his rivals need, once again, to look to their laurels. * Barry Forshaw *With Seymour, not only do you get a cracking story deftly told, but you also feel you are learning something. * Birmingham Press *In a class of his own * The Times on THE WAITING TIME *one of the modern masters of the craft * Daily Mail on THE COLLABORATOR *

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Book SynopsisOne of the first great spy novels, The Riddle of the Sands is set during the long suspicious years leading up to the First World War. The story builds in excitement as two young men on a sailing holiday discover a German plot to invade England. This edition is complemented by a fine introduction which examines the novel in its political and historical context.Trade ReviewI thoroughly enjoyed watching Carruthers' development from fashionable young man-about-town to patriotic amateur spy ... This one undoubtedly deserves its status as a classic of espionage fiction. * Leah Galbraith, FictionFan *

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Book SynopsisMatthew Reilly is the Australian-born author of bestselling novels Contest, Ice Station, Temple, Area 7, Scarecrow and Seven Ancient Wonders, which reached the Sunday Times top-ten bestseller list. He wrote his first two books while studying law at the University of New South Wales, and now writes full-time, producing novels and screenplays and creating television series. The author lives in Sydney.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHORDeadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch' Andy McDermottTHE HUNT IS ONWhen a sniper leaves Ben Hope's friend fighting for his life, the former SAS major declares war on the men responsible. But what begins as a straightforward revenge mission gets complicated when a mysterious letter reveals Ben to be the real target.And his isn't the only name on a crazed killer's list.Professor Anna Manzini has no idea she's in grave danger from a man she'd thought dead. She's on the cusp of a major discovery: the location of the lost Babylon idol, a golden statue of immeasurable value.But when word of Anna's work reaches her enemies, it sets off a cat-and-mouse chase that will lead Ben and Anna halfway across Europe and into the heart of war-torn Syria.To reach the precious idol first, Ben must keep one step ahead of a powerful maniac. If he fails, it won't just be Ben and Anna's lives in danger, but the world.The Ben Hope series is a must-read for fans of Dan Brown, Lee Child and Mark Dawson. Join the millions of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to a new Ben Hope thriller beginsWhilst the Ben Hope thrillers can be read in any order, this is the fifteenth book in the series.Trade Review Praise for Scott Mariani: ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . Scott Mariani packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott ‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell ‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure’ Closer 'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry ‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope’ Simon Toyne ‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride’ Ed Macy ‘Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch’ M. J. Rose ‘Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains . . . everything a thriller should be and more’ Joe Moore ‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer’ Chris Kuzneski

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Book SynopsisDaniel Defoe was born in London in 1660. He worked briefly as a hosiery merchant, then as an intelligence agent and political writer. His writings resulted in his imprisonment on several occasions, and earned him powerful friends and enemies. During his lifetime Defoe wrote over two hundred and fifty books, pamphlets and journals and travelled widely in both Europe and the British Isles. Among his most famous works are Robinson Crusoe (1719), Moll Flanders (1722) and A Journal of the Plague Year (1722). Though Defoe was nearly sixty before he began writing fiction, his work is so fundamental to the development of the novel that he is often cited as the first true English novelist. He is also regarded as a founding father of modern journalism and one of the earliest travel writers. Daniel Defoe died in April 1731.Trade ReviewNever since childhood have I been so thoroughly immersed in a book—Jim Crace, Financial TimesAn 18th-century reader, raised on a high-minded diet of elegy and pastoral, must have felt stunned on first encountering the jagged prose of a Daniel Defoe, with its street-wise populism and delight in the commonplace—Terry EagletonRobinson Crusoe has a universal appeal, a story that goes right to the core of existence—Simon Armitage, GuardianDefoe should surely be credited with inventing the English novel—Mail on SundayDefoe was an imaginative genius—John Carey, Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisAfter Subaru and his friends fail to retake city hall, the Water Gate Cityof Pristella is hit by a deluge of muddy water. Though Subaru vows to turn the tide,the Witch Cult's Archbishops continue to plunge the city deeper into chaos, calling forthotherworldly beasts to sow madness and terror. With his allies scattered, Subaru bets itall on a gambit that could reverse his fortunes in one fell swoop!

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Book SynopsisA 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. Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild are back in action! And they've decided to tackle the "100 Years Quest" - a job no one's dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy...and a brand new continent to explore. When you're with real friends, the adventures never stop!

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Book SynopsisBook twelve of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.The powerful dweomermaster Nevyn has been reincarnated, but young Neb knows nothing of his previous life. Orphaned following a cholera epidemic, Neb and his younger brother arrive at the desolate farm of their last living relative and soon learn that a worse plague lurks beyond the western border of Deverry.The savage Horsekin tribes, spurred on by their new goddess, Alshandra, are raiding the villages and taking slaves as the first step in their plans to destroy both the nomadic Westfolk and the Deverrian farmers. Neb finds love and danger as he and his soulmate Branna are drawn inexorably into a war for the survival of the kingdom itself.Although they have powerful allies in the Westfolk dweomermasters Dallandra and Salamander, they are also facing mighty enemies, enemies that they have fought before in the past livesTrade 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 SynopsisFor fans of All the Light We Cannot See, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and The Nightingale comes an emotionally gripping, beautifully written historical novel about extraordinary hope, redemption, and one man’s search for light during the darkest times of World War II. Germany, 1942. Franciscan friar Anton Starzmann is stripped of his place in the world when his school is seized by the Nazis. He relocates to a small German hamlet to wed Elisabeth Herter, a widow who seeks a marriage—in name only—to a man who can help raise her three children. Anton seeks something too—atonement for failing to protect his young students from the wrath of the Nazis. But neither he nor Elisabeth expects their lives to be shaken once again by the inescapable rumble of war. As Anton struggles to adapt to the roles of husband and father, he learns of the Red Orchestra, an underground network of resisters plotting to assassinate Hitler. Despite Elisabeth’s reservations, Anton joins this army of shadows. But when the SS discovers his schemes, Anton will embark on a final act of defiance that may cost him his life—even if it means saying goodbye to the family he has come to love more than he ever believed possible.Trade Review“Harrowing and yet life-affirming, told in the richest, most eloquent prose, The Ragged Edge of Night is one of the World War II novels that will stand out and be remembered.” —Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child “…Emotionally charged and beautifully written…Olivia Hawker shows that life can move forward and unexpected love can triumph, even when it strikes the most unlikely people during brutal years of conflict. This is an unusual story based on a true one, making it all the more fascinating and satisfying.” —Ann Howard Creel, bestselling author of The Whiskey Sea “When the world is at war, can one person make a difference? This moving historical novel immerses readers in World War II-era Germany, where even small acts of resistance have terrible consequences…Eye-opening and ultimately inspiring.” —Elizabeth Blackwell, author of On a Cold Dark Sea “Set in Nazi Germany, The Ragged Edge of the Night is a powerful story of a priest turned husband turned resistance leader. Hateful forces had grown so powerful that they destroyed a nation and were marching on to threaten the world. In the face of such power it would be easy to grow complacent and hopeless, but this story of a simple man making the difficult choice to fight for his deepest values reminds us of the best of humanity.” —Laila Ibrahim, author of Yellow Crocus “An introspective, poignant voyage through one man’s struggle to reconcile his past. A beautifully written book highlighting the senseless choices that good people were forced to make.” —Gemma Liviero, bestselling author of Pastel Orphans and Broken Angels

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Book Synopsis'One of the must-reads of the year.' Manda Scott I am Somerled. The summer warrior. What am I, if not a warrior?In twelfth-century Scotland, far removed from the courtly manners of the Lowland, the Winter Isles are riven by vicious warfare, plots and battles. Into this hard, seafaring life is born a boy called Somerled. The son of an ageing chieftain, Somerled must prove his own worth as a warrior. He will rise to lead his men into battle and claim the title of Lord of the Isles - but what must he sacrifice to secure the glory of his name? The Winter Isles is an astonishingly vivid recreation of the savage dynastic battles of medieval Scotland: an authentic, emotional, powerful read.Trade ReviewIn Somerled... Antonia Senior has created a perfect hero for our times... This is passionate, wonderful, windswept writing, full of the wonder of hill and heath and sea... One of the must-reads of the year. -- Manda ScottSenior's prose is beautiful and powerful, poetic and yet immediate... She has taken a Norse-Gaelic legend and made it ring true, which is no small feat... Fearlessly and deftly done. I loved this book deeply. -- Giles KristianAntonia writes so beautifully, so convincingly... Her prose is exquisite - lyrical, sensitive, constantly and delightfully surprising. Her characters are utterly believable, rounded, engaging and absolutely of their time... Antonia has proved herself once again to be in the very first rank of British historical novelists. -- Angus DonaldThis book by @Tonisenior is magnificent! One of the best books I've read in the last five years. Magical. -- Ben Kane

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Book SynopsisA Parsi scientist is abducted to uncover an ancient relic, leading to a dangerous chase across changing landscapes from Iran to Afghanistan. The Magicians of Mazda delves into Islamic jihad, Achaemenid glory, and Vedic origins, in a gripping novel by Ashwin Sanghi.

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Book SynopsisYou thought your neighbors were bad...but at least they''re not aliens trying to kill you!Earth is under constant threat from Neighbors, invincible monsters from another dimension that destroy our way of life. At least we have the elite warriors of Border, who co-opt alien technology to fight back! Meet agent Osamu Mikumo, not the best, but along with his Neighbor friend Yuma, he’ll do whatever it takes to defend life on Earth as we know it.The away mission test heads into Day 3! Osamu and the rest of Suwa’s Squad 7 are struggling to handle the additional units in the battle-sim exercises, yet they’re managing to move up in the overall ranks. But what will they do when their ace, Katori, slips into a sudden, debilitating funk?!

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Book SynopsisTHE FINAL FACE-OFF AGAINST THE BLACK FANG!

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Book SynopsisIn the wild lands of Norway, Hunlaf must quell a violent revolt in Matthew Harffy's new historical adventure. Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the seafaring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf. When the Vikings attack again, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Hunlaf and Runolf have other plans; kin to seek out, old scores to settle, and a heretical tome to find in the wild lands of the Norse. Their voyage takes them into the centre of a violent uprising. A slave has broken free of his captors and, with religious fervour, is leading his fanatical followers on a rampage – burning all in his path. Hunlaf must brave the Norse wilderness, and overcome deadly foes, to stop this madman. Can he prevent a night of flames and slaughter? Reviews for Matthew Harffy: 'Harffy is a master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun 'Absolutely gripping storytelling' Angus Donald 'Nothing less than superb' Historical Novel Society 'Harffy's writing just gets better and better' Jemahl EvansTrade ReviewA brilliant read from an author at the top of his game. Highly recommended * Historical Novel Review *PRAISE FOR MATTHEW HARFFY: 'A master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun. 'A Time for Swords is a bold opening to yet another enthralling series. It promises to be one heck of a ride' Theodore Brun. 'A breathtaking novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world' Paul Fraser Collard (on A Time for Swords). 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' Historical Novel Society (on the Bernicia Chronicles). 'The gripping novel evokes the turbulence and violence of the first onslaught of the Vikings. I couldn't put it down!' -- Christian Cameron (on A Time for Swords)

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Book SynopsisHana Lee’s gritty, queer Mad Max-inspired fantasy duology continues with more high-stakes political intrigue, monsters of all kinds, and a high-speed motorcycle adventure to find a refuge for humanity beyond the wasteland. Jin-Lu should be happy. Princess Yi-Nereen of Kerina Rut and Prince Kadrin of Kerina Sol have reunited after twelve long years, having survived a near-apocalypse. They are safe and in love—thanks to Jin—and they want her to join them for their upcoming nuptials in Kerina Sol.But their happy ending came at the cost of Jin’s.Jin lost everything in the fallout of saving the world. Now she’s Talentless, scrabbling to eke out a living in the lowest echelons of society. All she wants is to be left alone with her shameful secret, but the storms that sweep the wastes have other plans.When refugees from a fallen city flood into Kerina Sol, the delicate balance between Talented and Talentless shatters. With tensions rising and civil war looming, Yi-Nereen, Kadrin, and Jin must join forces again to save their own people and the refugees.Now their salvation lies beyond the wastes, in the mythical home of the gods: the First City.

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling conclusion to an epic trilogy of dynastic struggles in a world of crystal castles, winged knights, and savage wilderness.THE BATTLEHouse Sapphire has a new leader, but High Lord Vasinidra cannot stand still for a moment. The monsters of the Wild are hunting with a new intelligence and purpose, and one Deathless family is already on the brink of extinction.THE BETRAYERSIn the forests of the Wild, Chandni faces a choice that will transform her or destroy her. Far above, her two sons are reunited at last and forced to confront their true origins.AND THE BOUNDLESSPari Tanzanite has never stayed within the rules. On a desperate journey to the source of her world's magic, Pari will discover secrets even she could never have imagined secrets that will change the rules completely.A NEW POWER IS APPROACHINGTrade Review‘Stunning set-pieces, unlikely alliances, long-awaited meetings and reunions, great showdowns and battles, and lots of darkness, death, the unpredictable and the macabre. THE BOUNDLESS is an extremely satisfying and fitting conclusion to a top-quality series’GRIMDARK MAGAZINE PRAISE FOR THE DEATHLESS: ‘A compelling, vivid and skilfully crafted tale’SFX PRAISE FOR THE VAGRANT TRILOGY: ★★★★★ 'For fans of classic science-fiction literature, this is a must-read’SCIFI NOW ★★★★ 'Come visit this brilliantly imaginative land of winged swords and broken solar cells’SFX

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Book SynopsisA dark and bloody manga series about two women fighting fate and finding love in each otherand don't miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!

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