Adventure / action fiction
HarperCollins Publishers Dragonsbane Book 1 Winterlands
Book SynopsisA rich and breath-taking fantasy classic full of whirlwind adventure, magic and dragons Dragonsbane is the first book in Barbara Hambly's landmark epic quartet, The Winterlands.When the Black Dragon seizes the capital of Bel, the young noble, Gareth, must journey into the decaying Northlands to find John Aversin, Dragonsbane the only living man ever to slay a dragon. Upon arrival, Gareth also meets Jenny Waynest the half-taught sorceress and mother of Aversin''s sons.A bargain is struck: witch and dragonkiller agree to rid the city of its monster in return for the king's aid in their wintry home which is beset by bandits. But when they reach court, nothing is as they expected.For Gareth is no mere noble, and the king is in the thrall of a deeply evil power that seeks total control over the land. The kingdom crumbles. Perhaps the dragon that Jenny and John have been brought to slay is the least of their enemiesTrade Review‘This is literary alchemy of a high order, and it confirms Hambly’s place as one of the best new fantasists.’Locus ‘When the author is Barbara Hambly, prepare for something special.’Locus
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HarperCollins Publishers The Ionian Mission Book 8 AubreyMaturin
Book SynopsisWhether close to home or far away, there are no safe harbours while Napoleon seeks to dominate the known world.Jack Aubrey, veteran of numerous battles, has been promoted to senior captain commanding a ship that has been sent out to reinforce the squadron blockading Toulon. Compared to the early days of the Napoleonic conflict, the action is slow, cold and dull. But a sudden turn of events takes Aubrey, and ship's surgeon and spy Stephen Maturin, off on a hazardous mission to the Greek Islands, where the skill, daring and, indeed, luck of both men will be tested to the utmost.With so much at risk, will a Turkish alliance carry the day?I envy those who have never read Patrick O'Brian: an enormous pleasure awaits you.'Irish TimesWonderfully spacious, generous, funny, intelligent books.'JOHN LANCHESTERTrade Review‘If O’Brian’s novels have become a cult, this is because they are truly addictive. . . They are, quite magnificently, adventure yarns whose superb authenticity never distracts from the sheer thrill of the action.’Caroline Moore, Sunday Telegraph ‘The Aubrey–Maturin novels, by Patrick O’Brian, are so addictive that after I finish one I have to hide the next from myself for a little while in order to do anything else but read.’Louise Erdrich ‘In Aubrey and Maturin, Patrick O’Brian has created two of the most enjoyable characters in twentieth-century fiction. Their relationship sustains an absorbing and thrilling sequence of naval stories, unrivalled in their complexity, full of impeccable detail and psychological insight. O’Brian switches from the intimate to the epic with equal assurance. One of the greatest authors to sail with.’Michael Palin ‘My hero is Patrick O’Brian. It’s basically impossible to write that well.’David Mamet ‘One of the most compelling and brilliant novelists of his time . . . Beyond his superbly elegant writing, wit and originality, Patrick O’Brian showed an understanding of the nature of a floating world at the mercy of the wind and the sea which has never been surpassed.’Max Hastings, Evening Standard ‘I devoured Patrick O’Brian’s twenty-volume masterpiece as if it had been so many tots of Jamaica grog.’Christopher Hitchens ‘Written with most engaging enthusiasm that can’t fail to give pleasure to anybody who enjoys historical adventure flavoured with more than a dash of realism.’The Sunday Times ‘One of the most brilliantly sustained pieces of historical fictional writing this century.’James Teacher, Spectator ‘Patrick O’Brian brings depth to his sea-stories with outstanding dialogue, characterisation, humour and a golden thread of romance. You don’t have to love books about naval battles to become entranced.’Katie Fforde
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HarperCollins Publishers Dawn Study (Study Series, Book 6)
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder brings her Chronicles of Ixia series to its exhilarating conclusion. Despite the odds, Yelena and Valek have forged an irrevocable bond—and a family—that transcends borders. Now, when their two homelands stand on the brink of war, they must fight with magic and cunning to thwart an Ixian plot to invade Sitia. Yelena seeks to break the hold of the insidious Theobroma that destroys a person's resistance to magical persuasion. But the Cartel is determined to keep influential citizens and Sitian diplomats in thrall—and Yelena at bay. With every bounty hunter after her, Yelena is forced to make a dangerous deal. With might and magic, Valek peels back the layers of betrayal surrounding the Commander. At its rotten core lies a powerful magician…and his latest discovery. The fate of all rests upon two unlikely weapons. One may turn the tide. The other could spell the end of everything.Trade Review ‘…a compelling new fantasy series.’ Rhianna Pratchett, SFX Magazine on Poison Study ‘the story… is peopled by convincing and well realised characters. Verdict: 9/10.’ Total SciFi on Fire Study
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Orb Sceptre Throne
Book SynopsisBorn in Winnipeg in 1962, IAN CAMERON ESSLEMONT has studied and worked as an archaeologist, travelled extensively in South East Asia and lived in Thailand and Japan for several years. He now lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, with his wife and children. His novels - beginning with Night of Knives - are all set in the fantasy world of Malaz that he co-created with Steven Erikson. Dancer's Lament was the first book in the 'Paths to Ascendancy' sequence (which continues the story of the turbulent early history of this epic imagined world) while Forge of the High Mage is the fourth. To find out more, visit www.ian-esslemont.com and www.malazanempire.comTrade ReviewThe finest Esslemont novel so far, and a superb Malazan novel in its own right, Orb, Sceptre, Throne is a book long-time Malazan fans will love * DRYING-INK.BLOGSPOT *
£13.49
Seven Seas Entertainment The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up
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HarperCollins Publishers The Pandemic Plot
Book SynopsisThe gripping new Ben Hope thriller from the Number One bestseller.When ex-SAS major Ben Hope is urgently recalled to the UK from his base in France to assist with a family crisis, little does he know that he's about to be drawn into one of the most dangerous missions of his career: his son Jude has been accused of a brutal murder, and all the evidence points to his guilt.To prove Jude's innocence Ben embarks on a wild chase, facing up against mysterious killers and piecing together a fragile web of clues. What connects an all-female criminal gang from the early 1900s called the Forty Elephants, a century-old vendetta and a shadowy government conspiracy that claimed millions of innocent lives?Along the way Ben teams up with his former acquaintance, rugged Detective Tom McAllister. They're heading for a showdown in the wilds of Cornwall, and the villains have no intention of letting Ben come out of it alive . . .People can't get enough of the Ben Hope series:Compelling from the first pagTrade 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
£7.59
Vinci Books Ltd. Chasing Lost
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£14.70
St Martin's Press Kill the Beast
£17.00
Hodder & Stoughton The Inkwell Chronicles
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£7.99
Image Comics Transformers Vol. 3
Book SynopsisThe Eisner Award-winning series from Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona fights on as the war for Cybertron leaves the fate of the universe in the balance.The war for Cybertron has forever changed the fate of two worlds.As the Autobots recover from the stunning events of the last volume, the Deceptions fracture even further without their leader, and humanity suffers the consequences...The critically acclaimed team of Daniel Warren Johnson (Do A Powerbomb) and Jorge Corona (Middlewest) continue their Eisner Award-winning series together!Collects TRANSFORMERS #13-18 and a story from ENERGON UNIVERSE 2024 SPECIAL.
£14.44
Papercutz The Theory of K.O. Vol. 1
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Call of the Penguins: From the No.1 bestselling
Book Synopsis'The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart' TRISHA ASHLEY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation'This gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS!'CLARE POOLEY, author of The Authenticity ProjectA delightfully feel-good novel from the author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick Away With the Penguins. _____Veronica McCreedy can't resist the promise of adventure . . .Nine-year-old Daisy and nearly ninety-year-old Veronica make an unlikely pair of friends. Fiercely independent and impeccably dressed, Veronica has lived an incredible 87 years. Most of them alone, in her huge house by the sea. But with the arrival of brave and resilient Daisy into her life, Veronica finds she has a renewed thirst for adventure - and that they both share a passion for penguins!So when Veronica and Daisy are invited to travel to the other side of the world together and visit the penguins of the southern hemisphere, they both jump at the chance.Veronica had thought her days of new friendships, family and love were over, but perhaps it's never too late for one more adventure?_____Readers are falling in love with Call of the Penguins!***** 'A life-affirming, warm, comforting book to help you feel cosy'***** 'A cockle-warming joy from start to finish'***** 'Emotional, funny, and uplifting'***** 'This story really warmed my heart'***** 'A book to lift the spirits'***** 'Light hearted and absolutely delightful'The brand-new gorgeously feel-good novel from Hazel, Life and Otter Miracles, is available to pre-order now! Trade ReviewThis gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS! * Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project *Just what the doctor ordered . . . Funny, wise, touching. I loved it. * TRACY REES, author of The Hourglass, a Richard & Judy Summer Read *The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart. * Trisha Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation *So beautifully written by a born storyteller. * Lorraine Kelly *So many readers are set to fall in love with this charming story. * Prima *Call of the Penguins sparkles with wit, courage and kindness. This is a heart-warming journey into the highs and lows of human nature. I loved it! * Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane *A wonderful story, full of twists and turns. Outstanding. * Samantha Tonge, author of Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage *This year's Eleanor Oliphant . . . Funny, bittersweet and wholly original. * Daily Express (on Away with the Penguins) *A glorious, life-affirming story. I read it in a day. * Clare Mackintosh (on Away with the Penguins) *A touching, uplifting tale. * Jo Whiley, Radio 2 Book Club (on Away with the Penguins) *A gorgeous read full of hope, with a cast of characters who will delight! * Helen Paris, author of LOST PROPERTY *The perfect pick-me-up for right now, a warm-hearted, humorous and emotional read. * Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found *
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Titan Books Ltd Villain Actor Vol.2
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DC Comics Absolute Batman Vol. 2 Abomination
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£20.80
Transworld Publishers Ltd Tripwire: (Jack Reacher 3)
Book Synopsis‘If the final pages of this story don’t make your heart race, then you might want to make sure your heart is still working.’ KARIN SLAUGHTERFor Jack Reacher, being invisible has become a habit.He spends his days digging swimming pools by hand and his nights as the bouncer in a local strip club in the Florida Keys.He doesn't want to be found.But someone has sent a private detective to seek him out. Then Reacher finds the guy beaten to death with his fingertips sliced off. It's time to head north and work out who is trying to find him and why._________'Lee Child continues his meteoric rise and mastery of suspense with Tripwire. It's a tightly-drawn and swift thriller that gives new meaning to what a page-turner should be.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'A slickly effective thriller which confirms Child's ability to keep the reader guessing - and sweating.' THE TIMES Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Tripwire is 3rd in the series.Trade ReviewA slickly effective thriller which confirms Child's ability to keep the reader guessing - and sweating * The Times *A fast-moving, violent and gripping mystery with a very bad baddie, and a tough, pragmatic hero in Jack Reacher * Daily Telegraph *Lee Child continues his meteoric rise and mastery of suspense with Tripwire. It's a tightly-drawn and swift thriller that gives new meaning to what a page-turner should be * Michael Connelly *Establishes Child in the premier division.. Taut, with more than a touch of sweet romance, this is dangerously compulsive, so be warned - don't start it at bedtime or you'll be up all night * Manchester Evening News *Good thrillers exist in a class of their own. The point of such a book is total escape and Tripwire fills the bill... includes a bang-up finale which makes the reader sit back and gasp with both wonder and understanding * Denver Post *
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Watkins Media Limited The Rising
Book SynopsisThe explosive conclusion to the Branded Season duology: two sisters harness their powers and fight for their lives, their loves and their freedomA fantastic read for fans of Hannah Whitten and Stacey McEwan.
£14.24
Yen Press Black Summoner Vol. 6 Manga
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HarperCollins Publishers Dragon Rider
Book SynopsisFROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISETHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion' Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night ''Dragons with depth Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice'' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of ThreadneedleFROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISEJai has spent his life forced to serve the cruel empire that killed his family and now rules his people.To grow ever more powerful, the emperor's young son is betrothed to Princess Erica of the Dansk Kingdom. An unconquerable realm, where ancient beasts roam. The princess brings with her a priceless gift: dragons. Only Dansk Royalty can bond with these magical beasts to draw on their power and strength. Until now.When the betrothal goes wr
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HarperCollins Publishers The Tainted Khan
Book SynopsisThe epic sequel to Taran Matharu's instant Sunday Times bestseller, Dragon Rider, in which empires fall and dragons soarA dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion' Amélie Wen Zhao on Dragon RiderJai dreams of being a dragon rider. He dreams of freedom from the Sabine Empire and a world in which he can lead his people, the Kidara, to freedom. But even though he has his dragon, Winter, she is still growing, just as he's still growing in his own power. And the road to victory is even more fraught than he had hopedBecause even when he finds a tribe on the Great Steppe, they are not his people. They are the outcasts, the Tainted, and he finds that he knows little of the political intricacies that take place in these vast grasslands. He is a stranger amongst his own kind, for Jai's uncle rules, and is loath to cede power to his nephew.But the legionaries and Gryphon Guard of the Sabine Empire are wreaking havoc against the other tribes of the Great Steppe, and Jai is forced to learn a lifetime's worth of knowledge in a matter of months. From levelling up his magic, to becoming a true warrior, saving the woman he loves, and strengthening his bond with Winter, Jai is a dragon rider with a massive weight on his young shoulders. And his greatest hope is that the shoulders of Winter will soon be strong enough to help carry him.READ THE EPIC FANTASY SERIES WITH SCORCHING FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWS ??????????''Dragons with depth Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice'' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle''Eragon and Sapphira, Laurence and Temeraire, and now Jai and Winter. A brilliant beginning!'' Michael R. Miller, bestselling author of the Songs of Chaos seriesBloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal' Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles' Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate A classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now' Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series
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Zaffre The Seventh Scroll: The Egyptian Series 2
Book SynopsisBOOK 2 IN THE ICONIC ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SERIES, BY THE MASTER OF ADVENTURE, WILBUR SMITH'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror AN ANCIENT SCROLLA 4,000 YEAR OLD LEGACYA BATTLE FOR THE TRUTHIt is 4,000 years since the battle for the Egyptian Kingdom, and Duraid and Royan al Simma have just uncovered the tomb of the ancient Egyptian Queen, Lostris, alongside the secret scrolls of the most trusted servant of the Pharaoh, Taita. When the couple are the victims of a vicious attack that leaves Duraid dead, Royan realises that she must continue their joint work: to use the secrets of the seventh scroll to find the hidden tomb of Pharaoh Mamose, and its untold trove of lost Egyptian riches. To do so, she must bury her grief and partner with the eccentric aristocrat Nicholas Quenton-Harper, a man who shares her passion for the ancient world. But the men who killed her husband are not yet finished. As Royan and Nicholas draw closer to the Pharaoh's tomb, enemies are gathering - people who will stop at nothing to ensure the scroll's promised treasures are kept from Royan's hands . . . Book 2 in the Ancient Egyptian series from the master historical adventure writer, Wilbur Smith. Book 3 in the series, Warlock, is available now. Book 7 in the series and book 1 in The New Kingdom sequence, The New Kingdom, also available now.
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Penguin Books Ltd Bloodline
Book SynopsisTHE EPIC HISTORICAL NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR CONN IGGULDEN - FANS OF GAME OF THRONES AND WOLF HALL WILL BE HOOKED''Superbly plotted and paced'' THE TIMES________Winter 1461. Richard Duke of York is dead, his ambitions in ruins, his head spiked on the walls of the city.King Henry VI is still held prisoner. His Lancastrian Queen rides south with an army of victorious northerners, accompanied by painted warriors from the Scottish Highlands.With the death of York, Margaret and her army seem unstoppable.Yet in killing the father, Margaret has unleashed the sons.Edward of March, now Duke of York, proclaims himself England''s rightful king.Through blood and treason, through broken men and vengeful women, brother shall confront brother, king shall face king.Two men can always claim a crown. But only one can keep it . . .________PTrade ReviewOne of our finest historical novelists has produced another impressively researched, cleverly plotted and gripping take on the Wars of the Roses * Daily Express *Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction * Daily Mirror *Superbly plotted and paced * The Times *Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times, with a flair for both the huge scale and human interest of it all * Star *Exceptionally well-written and gripping * Stylist *Compelling * Woman and Home *A page-turning thriller * Mail on Sunday *Pacey and juicy, and packed with action * Sunday Times *
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HarperCollins Publishers Mariani S Forgotten Holocaust
Book SynopsisTHE BREATHTAKING NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHORDeadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch' Andy McDermottA BRUTAL MURDER. A HORRIFYING SECRET.ONLY BEN CAN EXPOSE THE TRUTH.A lost, aimless and hard-drinking Ben Hope has wandered back to his old haunt in Ireland. The ex-SAS soldier is searching for peace, but trouble soon appears when Kirsten Hall, a young journalist, is brutally murdered right in front of him. Unable to prevent it, Ben is driven by guilt to hunt down the killers. All he has to go on is a handful of clues from Kirsten's research but how can the journals of Lady Stamford, the wife of an English lord during the time of the Irish Great Famine, have put Kirsten in mortal danger?Ben's quest for the truth leads him across the world and finally to Oklahoma, USA, where a deadly secret awaits. What connects the journals, a wealthy American politician and an intrigue surrounding the Irish famine?What Ben uncovers is a shocking historical conspiracy linked to the deaths of some two million people: a veritable holocaust that time has all but forgotten. Those who are still profiting from the lies and corruption of the time, and who are ready to kill anyone to protect their secret, are about to payThe 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 tenth 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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Orion Publishing Co Before They Are Hanged
Book Synopsis''As brilliant as its predecessor'' SF REVUBitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It''s bloody and dangerous and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that''s coming. Lacking experience, training, and in some cases even weapons the army is scarcely equipped to repel Bethod''s scouts, let alone the cream of his forces.In the heat-ravaged south the Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta. The city is braced for the inevitable defeat and massacre to come, preparations are made to make the Gurkish pay for every inch of land ... but a plot is festering to hand the city to its beseigers without a fight, and the previous Inquisitor of Dagoska vanished without trace. Threatened from within and without the city, Glokta needs answers, and he needs them soon.And to the east a small band of malefactors travel to the edge of the world to recTrade ReviewHighly recommended - a funny, finely-wrought, terrifically energetic work of high fantasy. Seek it out -- Joe HillBefore They Are Hanged is an excellent sequel from an author writing compelling, character-driven, adult fantasy, for readers who want to be entertained as well as challenged * SF WORLD *In my opinion, Joe Abercrombie possesses all the qualities that made David Eddings such a powerhouse during the 80s and 90s. Before They Are Hanged is a satisfying sequel which should establish Joe Abercrombie as one of the bright new voices of the genre. * FANTASY HOT LIST *Before They Are Hanged grabs you and drags you along. * SFF SITE *Dark, deeply ironic and full of character gems that will appeal to your cynical side, Before They Are Hanged is as brilliant as its predecessor. * SF REVU *We're right there in the heads of these dudes, thanks to the author's style of showcasing their thoughts. His knowing turn of phrase means that situations often appear ironic, with peripheral characters verging on the Dickensian. This follow-up is crammed with unexpected betrayals, murders and liaisons, often catching us off guard. * SFX *Before They Are Hanged is an excellent sequel from an author writing compelling, character-driven, adult fantasy, for readers who want to be entertained as well as challenged. * SFF WORLD *In my opinion, Joe Abercrombie possesses all the qualities that made David Eddings such a powerhouse during the 80s and 90s. Before They Are Hanged is a satisfying sequel which should establish Joe Abercrombie as one of the bright new voices of the genre. * FANTASY HOT LIST *Before They Are Hanged grabs you and drags you along. * SFF SITE *Dark, deeply ironic and full of character gems that will appeal to your cynical side, Before They Are Hanged is as brilliant as its predecessor. -- John Berlyne * SF REVU *We're right there in the heads of these dudes, thanks to the author's style of showcasing their thoughts. His knowing turn of phrase means that situations often appear ironic, with peripheral characters verging on the Dickensian. This follow-up is crammed with unexpected betrayals, murders and liaisons, often catching us off guard. -- Dave Bradley * SFX *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Commodore AubreyMaturin Series Book 17
Book SynopsisTo whom does one's true allegiance lie?Jack Aubrey's long service has at last been rewarded with promotion to the rank of commodore, and a squadron of ships to command. His new commission is twofold first, inhibit the slave trade off the coast of West Africa, and then, on his return, intercept a French fleet loaded with weapons intended for the disaffected Irish.But will the conflict of loyalties be insurmountable for his friend, and Irishman, Stephen Maturin?His novels are . . . as delicately perceptive about the human condition as the Jane Austen novels that O'Brian himself so much admired.'CHRISTINA HARDYMENT, IndependentOne of the most brilliantly sustained pieces of historical fictional writing this century.'JAMES TEACHER, SpectatorTrade Review‘If O’Brian’s novels have become a cult, this is because they are truly addictive. . . They are, quite magnificently, adventure yarns whose superb authenticity never distracts from the sheer thrill of the action.’Caroline Moore, Sunday Telegraph ‘The Aubrey–Maturin novels, by Patrick O’Brian, are so addictive that after I finish one I have to hide the next from myself for a little while in order to do anything else but read.’Louise Erdrich ‘In Aubrey and Maturin, Patrick O’Brian has created two of the most enjoyable characters in twentieth-century fiction. Their relationship sustains an absorbing and thrilling sequence of naval stories, unrivalled in their complexity, full of impeccable detail and psychological insight. O’Brian switches from the intimate to the epic with equal assurance. One of the greatest authors to sail with.’Michael Palin ‘My hero is Patrick O’Brian. It’s basically impossible to write that well.’David Mamet ‘One of the most compelling and brilliant novelists of his time . . . Beyond his superbly elegant writing, wit and originality, Patrick O’Brian showed an understanding of the nature of a floating world at the mercy of the wind and the sea which has never been surpassed.’Max Hastings, Evening Standard ‘I devoured Patrick O’Brian’s twenty-volume masterpiece as if it had been so many tots of Jamaica grog.’Christopher Hitchens ‘Written with most engaging enthusiasm that can’t fail to give pleasure to anybody who enjoys historical adventure flavoured with more than a dash of realism.’The Sunday Times ‘Patrick O’Brian brings depth to his sea-stories with outstanding dialogue, characterisation, humour and a golden thread of romance. You don’t have to love books about naval battles to become entranced.’Katie Fforde
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HarperCollins Publishers A Scar in the Bone
Book SynopsisThe stunning Collector''s Edition features designed endpapers, sprayed edges and a foiled board design, while supplies last.??Dragons. Romance. Magic. Pre-order the sequel to A Fire in the Sky from the bestselling author??Unique, twisty, spicy, and full of both drama and dragons! If you are a romantasy fan, the A Fire in the Sky series is unmissable' Ali HazelwoodFABULOUS! If you love sizzling romantasy, epic world building, gripping characters, and DRAGONS do not miss this page-turner!' Kresley Cole* * * *MAGIC AWAKENS.DARKNESS SWELLS.AND A HERO RISES.It's been a year since Tamsyn transformed from the enemy in Fell's bed to the wife he sacrificed himself to save. From an ordinary girl to Penterra's best hope to keep magic from disappearing forever.With Fell torn from her side in the dangerous swirling mists of the Crags, Tamsyn is alone among the dragon pride. An outsider learning to survive in her new home, she trains until her muscles burn and her blood spills. And slowly, a warrior emerges.But is Fell truly beyond Tamsyn's reach? Their bond pulls at her, as does the fierce drive to protect both humans and dragonkind from a relentless enemy determined to destroy her and all magic.Magic stirs in the darkness, strengthening all who believe in it. But will it be enough to save the pride, the kingdom, and a love fated to endure for centuries?In this explosive sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling A Fire in the Sky, the fate of magic rests on one warrior's shoulders but it could cost her everything ??Fated mates??Magic, dragons, and witches??Spice* * * *Praise for Sophie Jordan:Fast paced, page turning, well written with heart stopping cliff hangers, a must read for who loves a spicy well paced adventure' Reader review ?????This was incredible, the story was the gripping, the twists and the turns had me itching to finish this book in one day I need the next one immediately' Reader review ?????''I fell in love with Tamsyn and Fell. The way the relationship grew, and their sexual tension was on point! I can't wait for the next book!' Reader review ?????
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Cornerstone Maximum Ride Manga Volume 1
Book SynopsisFourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it''s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the ''Flock'' - Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel - are just like ordinary kids - only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time - like when Angel, the youngest member of the ''Flock'', is kidnapped and taken back to the ''School'' where she and the others were genetically engineered by sinister scientists. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, California, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare - this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf ''Erasers'' in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way Max discovers from her old friend and father-figure Jeb - now her betray
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Hodder & Stoughton The Space Between Worlds: The riveting Sunday
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestsellerA stunning science fiction debut, The Space Between Worlds is both a cross-dimensional adventure and a powerful examination of identity, privilege, and belonging.'My mother used to say I was born reaching, which is true. She also used to say it would get me killed, which it hasn't. Not yet, anyway.'Born in the dirt of the wasteland, Cara has fought her entire life just to survive. Now she has done the impossible, and landed herself a comfortable life on the lower levels of the wealthy and walled-off Wiley City. So long as she can keep her head down and avoid trouble, she's on a sure path to citizenship and security - on this world, at least.Of the 380 realities that have been unlocked, Cara is dead in all but 8.Cara's parallel selves are exceptionally good at dying - from disease, turf wars, or vendettas they couldn't outrun - which makes Cara wary, and valuable. Because while multiverse travel is possible, no one can visit a world in which their counterpart is still alive. And no one has fewer counterparts than Cara.But then one of her eight doppelgängers dies under mysterious circumstances, and Cara is plunged into a new world with an old secret. What she discovers will connect her past and future in ways she never could have imagined - and reveal her own role in a plot that endangers not just her earth, but the entire multiverse.Trade ReviewJohnson's debut is a rare bird in any reality: a novel that is twisting, suspenseful, and profound * Max Gladstone, co-author of the Hugo and Nebula-winning THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR *Profoundly satisfying . . . [it] remained two steps ahead of my imagination, rattling it out of complacency and flooding it with color and heat * The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice *A gritty, riveting, and ultimately hopeful novel about the people, choices, and relationships who make us who we are - in this world, and in those we can only imagine * Kameron Hurley, Hugo and Locus award-winning author of The Light Brigade *A strong new voice in science fiction * Sunday Times Culture *Fascinating, complicated, compelling . . . this is a jewel of a novel, all the more impressive for being Johnson's debut * Locus *Clever characters, surprise twists, plenty of action, and a plot that highlights social and racial inequities in astute prose * Library Journal Starred Review *Johnson bursts onto the scene with this thought-provoking, high-concept sci-fi debut that impresses with exceptional worldbuilding and a distinctive protagonist * Publishers Weekly *Johnson excels at contrasting lives of privilege and poverty, and at drip-feeding information that gradually reveals Cara's complex character * Guardian *A dark, provocative read that's both challenging and satisfying * SFX *Micaiah Johnson's debut is a punk album, presenting a world where even our possibilities are colonized. I loved every twisting minute of it * Alex White, author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe *A riveting story filled with adventures and emotions * The Nerd Daily *Gorgeous writing, mind-bending worldbuilding, razor-sharp social commentary, and a main character that demands your attention - and your allegiance * Rob Hart, author of The Warehouse *An imaginative tale of multiverses and doppelgangers * Choice Magazine *A witty, deep and savvy tale . . . Fresh and interesting * New Scientist *Sliding Doors meets Mad Max . . . a fast-paced, compelling read * SciFiNow *Micaiah Johnson's debut is a punk album, presenting a world where even our possibilities are colonized. I loved every twisting minute of it * Alex White, author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe *Johnson's world-hopping debut uses science fictional tools and an exciting plot to address urgent questions of privilege and position. . . . A compelling stand-alone debut that will leave readers thrilled, thoughtful, and anticipating the author's next book * Kirkus Reviews *50 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books of the Past Decade * NPR *At a time when I was really struggling with the cognitive demands of reading anything for work or pleasure, this book flooded me with oxygen and lit me on fire. I can't say for certain that it enabled me to read again, but in its wake, I could * Amal El-Mohtar, award-winning author of This Is How You Lose the Time War *A dark, provocative read... The social commentary is hard-hitting, delivered with plenty of gripping, well-crafted storytelling * SFX *Johnson, while never neglecting the necessity for story, has taken the opportunity to treat with profound questions if you read closely * ParSec Magazine *
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Image Comics Saga Volume 1 New Edition
Book Synopsis"A little bitRomeo & Julietand a lotStar Wars." USA Today"Mischievous, vulgar and gloriously inventive." TIME Magazine"May it run for 1,000 issues." Rolling Stone MagazineThe critically acclaimed masterpiece and one of the most iconic, best selling comic book series of its time is now presented in a 6x9 edition featuring all new cover art by Fiona Staples.A genre-blending, sci-fi/fantasy space opera about star-crossed lovers from enemy worlds. An epic romantasy featuring a diverse and eclectic cast of memorable characters,Sagafollows new parents Marko and Alana as they risk everything to raise their child amidst a never-ending galactic war.Collects issues #1-6.
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Kodansha America, Inc Sailor Moon 10 Naoko Takeuchi Collection
Book SynopsisA new edition of the Sailor Moon manga, for a new generation of fans! Featuring an updated translation and high page count in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the legendary guardian in your life want to take it.Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she''s never gotten good grades, and, well, she''s a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon! The original Sailor Moon in a new, affordable edition.
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Amazon Publishing Otherworldly
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ashes of the Sun
Book Synopsis'Ashes of the Sun is fantasy at its finest' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld Four hundred years ago, a cataclysmic war cracked the world open. Amid the ashes, the Dawn Republic now stands guard over lands littered with eldritch relics and cursed by plaguespawn outbreaks. But a new conflict is looming and brother and sister Gyre and Maya have found themselves on opposite sides of it. At the age of five, Maya was taken by the Twilight Order and trained to be a centarch, wielding forbidden arcana to enforce the Dawn Republic's rule. On that day, her brother, Gyre, swore to destroy the Order that stole his sister... whatever the cost. Twelve years later, brother and sister are two very different people: she is the Twilight Order's brightest prodigy; he is a thief, bandit and revolutionary. Together, the siblings will discover that not even ties of blood will keep them from splitting the world in two. Praise for Ashes of the Sun: 'Wexler's best work yet... Ashes of the Sun has scale and pace, and tension and batshit cool scenery, and I enjoyed it a hell of a lot' Tor.com 'A fast-paced and highly entertaining ride through a compelling and original world' Anthony Ryan 'Wexler is a master of high fantasy' S.M. Stirling 'A perfect page turner and a phenomenal start to a new series' Peter ClinesTrade ReviewMagic, mutants, and mayhem abound in Django Wexler's Ashes of the Sun, but there's also plenty of brain food to be had in this tale of a post-catastrophe world suffering under the yoke of unbending authoritarian rule. A fast-paced and highly entertaining ride through a compelling and original world -- Anthony Ryan, NYT bestselling author of Blood SongReminiscent of Final Fantasy, Masters of the Universe, and Moorcock's The Jewel in the Skull, Ashes of the Sun is a science-fantasy adventure brimming with everything that is weird and wonderful about a world where magic and technology have fused in the fires of a fallen civilization -- Jonathan French, author of The Grey BastardsAshes of the Sun shows that Wexler is a master of high fantasy. His plotting and this post-apocalyptic setting will warp your mind! -- SM Stirling, NYT bestselling authorGorgeous writing, powerfully drawn characters, and an exciting storyline! -- KD Edwards, author of The Last Sun and The Hanged ManExciting. Immersive. Epic. A perfect page turner and a phenomenal start to a new series -- Peter Clines, author of The Fold and Ex-HeroesA high-octane, dystopian fantasy thrill-ride... Scintillating... Unpredictable and shocking too. Highly recommended' * Grimdark Magazine *Wexler's best work yet... Ashes of the Sun has scale and pace, and tension and batshit cool scenery, and I enjoyed it a hell of lot' * Tor.com *Immersive and wondrous... Highly, highly recommended. It will take a great deal for any fantasy novel in 2020 to knock Ashes of the Sun off my top fantasy spot for the year' * SFF World *Wexler demonstrates a talent for worldbuilding in the impressive post-apocalyptic fantasy that launches his Burningblade and Silvereye trilogy * Publishers Weekly. *Immensely enjoyable, this high fantasy novel contains characters and a storyline to die for... Not only is this a fast-paced beautifully diverse read, I found the humour perfectly timed... Ashes of the Sun has it all, and comes with the higher than highly recommended tag' * LoveReading. *There are monsters to fight and relics from a now-vanished, more advanced civilisation, which makes for some colourful worldbuilding... The prose and pacing are strong, bolstered by impressively vivid action scenes. Wexler gradually raises the stakes' * SFX Magazine *An action-filled book with plenty of daring escapes and breathtaking duels between competing forces of magic... Ashes of the Sun is a fun-filled, exiting, fast-paced fantasy romp that Django Wexler executes with impressive skill and precision' * Zealot Script *
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DC Comics Fire Ice When Hell Freezes Over
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Troubador Publishing Ltd A Shortcut to Africa
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Rebellion Publishing Ltd. The Vengeance
Book SynopsisA swashbuckling adventure set in a version of Alexandre Dumas''s world haunted by vampires...Morgane grew up at sea, daughter of the fierce pirate captain of the Vengeance, raised to follow in her footsteps as scourge of the Four Chains Trading Company. But when Anna-Marie is mortally wounded in battle, she confesses to Morgane that she is not her mother. The captain of the enemy ship reveals he was paid to kill Anna-Marie and bring Morgane home to France and her real family. Desperate to learn the truth about her lineage, Morgane spares him, leaving the Vengeance and everything she knows behind. Her quest reveals a world of decadence and darkness, in which monsters vie for control of royal courts and destinies of nations. She discovers the bloody secrets of the Four Chains Trading Company, and the truth about her real mother’s death, nearly twenty years before...
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Kodama Baki the Grappler Vol.1
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Double9 Books Llp Typee A Romance Of The South Seas
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Idea & Design Works Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures Vol. 7
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Kodansha Comics Ninja Vs. Gokudo 7
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Kodansha America, Inc Ninja Vs. Gokudo 8
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Kodansha Comics ReAnima 4
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC This Is Screwed Up but I Was Reincarnated as a
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Oni Press Skullkickers Compact Attack Edition Vol. 2
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Kodansha America, Inc Vinland Saga Deluxe 4
Book SynopsisAmid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace The violent and complex action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium, 3-in-1, collector's hardcovers!Includes volumes 10-12 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.A throne room soaked in blood brings Prince Canute a crown and a purpose--the establishment of a paradise on Earth in defiance of God, at any cost--but deprives Thorfinn of everything he''s built his life upon. Now a broken young man, Thorfinn labors far from the battlefield, clearing a forest for his slave master''s farm alongside the amiable Einar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of his apathy, and force him to answer the question, Do I still want to live? Meanwhile, Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world...This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger s
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DC Comics DC Finest Batman The Killing Joke and Other
Book SynopsisFollowing directly after DC Finest: Batman: Year One and Two, the 1980s adventures of the Dark Knight continue, including the seminal The Killing Joke!
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Pan Macmillan A Time of Dread
Book SynopsisJohn Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He has played double bass in a rock n' roll band, packed soap in a soap factory and dug ditches for a landscaping crew. He is the author of the epic fantasy series The Faithful and the Fallen, consisting of Malice, Valour, Ruin and Wrath, the Of Blood and Bone trilogy and the Bloodsworn Saga.He is married with four children, seven goats, five sheep, three dogs, three horses and three ducks, and lives in East Sussex, where he is part of a Viking re-enactment group. When not writing or running around after his wife and her ever-growing collection of animals, he can occasionally be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him.
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Scholastic Humbug the Elf who Saved Christmas
Book SynopsisThe HUMBUG Family aren't like other Christmas Elves... They manage the not-so-glamorous RPD Department of the North Pole. That's Reindeer Poo Disposal. YUCK! But when a mince-pie-related-mishap sees them exiled from their home, they go on a daring adventure, where they discover the true meaning of Christmas!
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Seven Seas Entertainment Reincarnated as a Sword Light Novel Vol. 16
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Hodder & Stoughton The Dark Tower V Wolves of the Calla
Book SynopsisNow with a stunning new cover look comes WOLVES OF THE CALLA, the fifth captivating volume in King's epic fantasy series THE DARK TOWER.Trade ReviewKing's magnificent uberstory is finally complete... King's achievement is startling; his characters fresh... his plot sharply drawn... It is magic. * Daily Express on THE DARK TOWER *Join the quest before it's too late * Independent on Sunday on THE SONG OF SUSANNAH *
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