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Book SynopsisA blood-pounding tale of an unorthodox alliance between a vampire and an exorcist!“Bloody” Mary, a vampire with a death wish, has spent the past 400 years chasing down a modern-day exorcist named Maria who is thought to have inherited “The Blood of Maria” and is the only one who can kill Mary. To Mary’s dismay, Maria doesn’t know how to kill vampires. Desperate to die, Mary agrees to become Maria’s bodyguard until Maria can find a way to kill him.At the Sakuraba Estate, Maria and Shin discover the estate has been attacked by vampires. Meanwhile, hoping to rouse the immortal Yzak from his coma, Mary imbibes his blood, but the exorcist does not awaken. Weak and unstable, Mary stumbles back to find Maria but suffers from a bout of amnesia that leaves Maria shaken.

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Book SynopsisLeopardess Shay Barclay has a choice: go along with her family’s political plan to marry her to a ruthless shifter older than her grandfather or claim her life and her sexuality for her own.She wastes no time in choosing freedom, but in her haste to establish her own boundaries, she just may have trusted her heart to the wrong man—a dragon shifter who’s too dangerous to resist . . .Former Navy SEAL Drake O’Connor personally guaranteed he’d protect his buddy’s daughter to the death. But when his explosive chemistry with Shay finally boils over and they end up in bed, her family’s political enemies are the least of their problems. Because although Shay doesn’t know it, she’s crossed a line with Drake that will alter their future for an eternity . . . Sensuality Level: Sensual

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Book SynopsisAt the end of DARKNESS FALLS, the second Immortal Beloved novel, Nastasya has fought back against the dark immortals with her own brand of magick... but can she fight against true love? In the exhilarating finale to the Immortal Beloved trilogy, Nastasya ends a 450-year-old feud and learns what 'eternally yours' really means.Trade Review'Eternally Yours, without a doubt, is Cate Tiernan's best work yet. This third and final book of the Immortal Beloved series could not have brought a more brilliant and wholly satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. With as much cleverly-crafted wit, realistic depth and meaning as the previous books, with as much entertainment and magickal fun, it shines just as brightly as its predecessors. If anything, it is better; the humour is sharper, the characters better developed, the storyline a fraction more complex.' * realmoffiction.blogspot.co.uk *'Eternally Yours was written in such an engaging way, with brilliant characters and development. There's plenty of kissing and soul-searching and humour. This was a really excellent book to round out an incredible series! Highly recommended'. * flutteringbutterflies.com *Cate Tiernan has written something very special with this series. * Novelsontherun.blogspot.com *'Tiernan gives Nastasya a strong, distinctive voice and wonderfully realized perspective on the joys and horrors of history.' * Publisher's Weekly on IMMORTAL BELOVED *'Eternally Yours was a great ending to a series I've really enjoyed reading, and I definitely recommend the series to any paranormal romance fans!' * planet-print.blogspot.co.uk *'What an awesome end to the series! . . . I really liked this book, it was a very fitting conclusion and I'm happy with the outcome . . . there are a good few revelations, all leading up to a very epic ending that will leave you on the edge of your seat . . . I will definitely remember this trilogy.' * bookpassionforlife.blogspot.co.uk *'Eternally Yours provides a satisfactory conclusion to the series with astounding character development on Nastasya's behalf.' * bookangelbooktopia.com *'It's a satisfying finish to one of the best trilogies I've read in many years... Bristling with magick (both kinds), great suspense and woven through with Nastasya's dark humour, Eternally Yours more than does the first two books justice . . . Cate Tiernan has already established a name for herself, but this trilogy more than solidifies her credibility in the genre, showcasing her talented storytelling ability, her intricate devotion to detail and knack for witty dialogue. Eternally Yours is a flawless finish'. * keepcalmandreadabook.wordpress.com *'It is her direct, sarcastic and insightful narrative that makes these books so readable and addictive . . . I also adore the love story element . . . I am so sad that this series has come to an end. I've come to associate this series with cold winter nights and a little bit of salvation. I'm going to miss it hugely but I can't wait to see what Cate Tiernan writes next.' * thebookette.co.uk *'I had actually forgotten how much I liked Nastaya's voice - it feels like she's talking to you, allowing you to feel her uncertainty and success with her whilst at the same time expressing herself through humour'. * books4teens.co.uk *'In the end, I got the finale I wanted. There are a few shocks along the way but then it wouldn't be a good finale if there weren't. For me, Eternally Yours ticks all the boxes and finishes the Immortal Beloved series off nicely. I'm looking forward to seeing what Cate has in store for us next!' * themidnightreaders.blogspot.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisA long time ago Magic faded away, leaving behind only yo-yos, the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-North enchantment and the spell that keeps bicycles from falling over.Things are about to change. Magical power is on the rise and King Snodd IV of Hereford has realised that he who controls Magic controls almost anything. Only one person stands between Snodd and his plans for unimaginable power and riches.Meet Jennifer Strange, sixteen-year-old acting manager of Kazam, the employment agency for sorcerers and soothsayers. She may only have one functioning Wizard and her faithful assistant ''Tiger'' Prawns to help her. But one thing is certain: she will not relinquish the noble powers of Magic to big business and commerce without a fight.Trade Review'Highly recommended. Very funny' * Independent on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER *'[Fforde's] ripping yarn of magic in decline mashes up the usual spells-and-beasts motif with a satire on corporate cash and tabloid values.' * i on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER *'This year's grown-up JK Rowling' * Sunday Times *'True literary comic genius' * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisThe Mighty Shandar, the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, returns to the Ununited Kingdoms. Clearly, he didn''t solve the Dragon Problem, and must return his fee: eighteen dray-weights of gold. But the Mighty Shandar doesn''t do refunds, and vows to eliminate the dragons - unless sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange and her sidekicks from the Kazam house of enchantment can bring him the legendary jewel, The Eye of Zoltar.The only thing that stands in their way is a perilous journey with a 50% Fatality Index - through the Cambrian Empire to the Leviathan Graveyard, at the top of the deadly Cadair Idris mountain. And it''s a quest that sees Jennifer fighting not just for her life, but for everything she knows and loves . . .Trade ReviewHighly recommended. Very funny - IndependentThis year's grown-up JK Rowling - Sunday TimesTrue literary comic genius - Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisThe fifth novel in the Earth's Children series, Jean M. Auel's internationally bestselling reconstruction of pre-historic life, when two kinds of human beings, Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon, shared the earth.Trade ReviewJean Auel's greatest achievement is to have created a plausible primeval community where men and women love and sometimes hate, and learn to survive in a harsh environment that demands rules and co-operation. * Daily Express *Meticulously researched . . . fascinating . . . course-by-course menus for Upper Paleolithic blow-outs . . . that Joanne Harris might envy. Jean Auel is as remarkable a figure as J R R Tolkien. * Independent Magazine *Jean M. Auel has meticulously researched her subject and this latest book should continue the huge success of the series. * Hello *As always, Auel has meticulously researched her prehistoric subject and this latest offering is a triumphant continuation of the saga. * Irish News (Belfast) *Massive in scope * Daily Mirror *Impeccable research makes this much more than a fantasy reconstruction of prehistoric life. * Daily Express *Bursting with hard information about ancient days and awash in steamy sex . . . Auel's latest will not only please her legions of fans but will hit the top of the list, pronto. * Publishers Weekly *Enthralling, exciting and impossible to put down. * York Evening Press *A rewarding read. A brilliant work of imagination * Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisCriminal. Killer. Hero. Welcome to Low Town.Trade Review'Saturated with world-weary snark, this is a thoroughly entertaining page-turner which wears its world building lightly. 4 stars' * SFX Magazine *'Polansky's writing is confident and punchy from the offset. The action rips along at a brilliant pace allowing us to experience this gritty world through the eyes of a thrilling, dangerous, flawed, yet strangely endearing protagonist. This is modern, dark fantasy at its best and a debut to be envied.' * British Fantasy Society *'Quite brilliant... The Straight Razor Cure is as good a debut as I've read in along time. [It] has it all - and as the name suggests, it is sharp, steely and viciously bloody. Highly recommended' * John Berlyne, SF Revu *'Polansky hits all the right notes in his intelligent first novel, a blend of dystopian fantasy and hard-boiled crime... Sharp, noir-tinged dialogue and astute insights into class struggle mark Polansky as a writer with a future' * Publishers Weekly *'A strong debut novel with a hero who doesn't waste time worrying about the moral implications of cutting someone's throat' * Kirkus Reviews *'Polansky transplants his love of crime noir into a magic-steeped, secondary-world fantasy setting. It's an inherently troublesome mash-up that could only work in the hands of a silly satirist or a deft, sensitive dramatist with the blackest sense of humor. Polansky is wholeheartedly the latter - and Low Town is brilliant proof ... Wielding vivid characters and scalpel-sharp banter worthy of fellow dark fantasists Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie, Polansky ratchets up the pace ... Polansky has managed to craft an assured, roaring, and rollicking hybrid, a cross-genre free-for-all that relishes its tropes while spitting out their bones. And he does it all while spinning one hell of a gripping mystery' * avclub.com *'I can't remember when I last enjoyed a fantasy book this much' * Books Monthly *'Daniel Polansky has crafted a thrilling novel steeped in noir sensibilities and relentless action, and set in an original world of stunning imagination, leading to a gut-wrenching, unforeseeable conclusion. Low Town is an attention-grabbing debut that will leave readers riveted . . . and hungry for more' * missiontoread.com *An impossible to put down read, showing how dark fantasy can truly be * thefoundingfields.com *'The Straight Razor Cure is dark, eloquent work filled with a very real presence that permeates both the world and the characters within it. Polansky has created a wickedly delicious fantasy that leaves a profound impression on the reader. Despite the plague, murderers and dark magic, I can't wait to pay another visit to Low Town' * mithrilwisdom.blogspot.com *Polansky brings this world to life with many well-chosen phrases, so that you get the smell and the feel of the place living with you as you read. And unpleasant as it may be at times, Low Town is somewhere you'll want to return to soon. * www.scifibulletin.com *

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Book SynopsisDark, violent, and shot through with corruption, TOMORROW, THE KILLING is a fantastic successor to THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE, one of the most heralded fantasy debuts of recent times.Once he was a hero of the Great War, and then a member of the dreaded Black House. Now he is the criminal linchpin of Low Town. His name is Warden. He thought he had left the war behind him, but a summons from up above brings the past sharply, uncomfortably, back into focus. General Montgomery''s daughter is missing somewhere in Low Town, searching for clues about her brother''s murder. The general wants her found, before the stinking streets can lay claim to her, too.TOMORROW, THE KILLING was chosen as one of the best novels of 2012 by Forbidden Planet, Fantasy Faction, The Founding Fields and A Fantastical Librarian.Trade Review"With THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE, Polansky pushed the envelope of modern fantasy. With TOMORROW THE KILLING, he tears through the envelope and pushes for horizons yet unseen." * Myke Cole, author of Control Point *'In Tomorrow the Killing, Polansky shows us he is no one-book wonder... If you haven't read Polansky yet, you must remedy this ASAP. He writes gripping, addictive stories with a grim eloquence...Very, very highly recommended. Polansky is definitely among my new favourite authors. Essential reading.' * civilian-reader.blogspot.com *'Tomorrow The Killing delivers more of the same noir-esque brilliance that placed The Straight Razor Cure amongst the top releases of last year.' * The British Fantasy Society *Praise for THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE:'Quite brilliant... The Straight Razor Cure is as good a debut as I've read in along time. [It] has it all - and as the name suggests, it is sharp, steely and viciously bloody. Highly recommended' * SF Revu *'Quite possibly the newest, freshest fantasy novel since Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind. It is, in short, the bastard son of George R. R. Martin and Raymond Chandler, an unusual combination of hard-boiled crime novel in a fantasy world setting.' * readerdad.co.uk *'Polansky hits all the right notes in his intelligent first novel, a blend of dystopian fantasy and hard-boiled crime... Sharp, noir-tinged dialogue and astute insights into class struggle mark Polansky as a writer with a future' * Publishers Weekly *'A strong debut novel with a hero who doesn't waste time worrying about the moral implications of cutting someone's throat' * Kirkus Reviews *'Polansky's writing is confident and punchy from the offset. The action rips along at a brilliant pace allowing us to experience this gritty world through the eyes of a thrilling, dangerous, flawed, yet strangely endearing protagonist. This is modern, dark fantasy at its best and a debut to be envied.' * British Fantasy Society *'Polansky transplants his love of crime noir into a magic-steeped, secondary-world fantasy setting. It's an inherently troublesome mash-up that could only work in the hands of a silly satirist or a deft, sensitive dramatist with the blackest sense of humor. Polansky is wholeheartedly the latter - and Low Town is brilliant proof ... Wielding vivid characters and scalpel-sharp banter worthy of fellow dark fantasists Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie, Polansky ratchets up the pace ... Polansky has managed to craft an assured, roaring, and rollicking hybrid, a cross-genre free-for-all that relishes its tropes while spitting out their bones. And he does it all while spinning one hell of a gripping mystery' * avclub.com *'Daniel Polansky has crafted a thrilling novel steeped in noir sensibilities and relentless action, and set in an original world of stunning imagination, leading to a gut-wrenching, unforeseeable conclusion. Low Town is an attention-grabbing debut that will leave readers riveted . . . and hungry for more' * missiontoread.com *An impossible to put down read, showing how dark fantasy can truly be * thefoundingfields.com *'The Straight Razor Cure is dark, eloquent work filled with a very real presence that permeates both the world and the characters within it. Polansky has created a wickedly delicious fantasy that leaves a profound impression on the reader. Despite the plague, murderers and dark magic, I can't wait to pay another visit to Low Town' * mithrilwisdom.blogspot.com *'I can't remember when I last enjoyed a fantasy book this much' * Books Monthly *

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Book SynopsisLow Town: the worst ghetto in the worst city in the Thirteen Lands. Good only for depravity and death. And Warden, long ago a respected agent in the formidable Black House, is now the most depraved Low Town denizen of them all.As a younger man, Warden carried out more than his fair share of terrible deeds, and never as many as when he worked for the Black House. But Warden''s growing older, and the vultures are circling. Low Town is changing, faster than even he can control, and Warden knows that if he doesn''t get out soon, he may never get out at all.But Warden must finally reckon with his terrible past if he can ever hope to escape it. A hospital full of lunatics, a conspiracy against the corrupt new king and a ghetto full of thieves and murderers stand between him and his slim hope for the future. And behind them all waits the one person whose betrayal Warden never expected. The one person who left him, broken and bitter, to become the man he is today. Trade ReviewPraise for TOMORROW, THE KILLING:"With THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE, Polansky pushed the envelope of modern fantasy. With TOMORROW, THE KILLING, he tears through the envelope and pushes for horizons yet unseen." * Myke Cole, author of Control Point *'In TOMORROW, THE KILLING, Polansky shows us he is no one-book wonder... If you haven't read Polansky yet, you must remedy this ASAP. He writes gripping, addictive stories with a grim eloquence...Very, very highly recommended. Polansky is definitely among my new favourite authors. Essential reading.' * civilian-reader.blogspot.com *Polansky is a deft, sensitive dramatist with the blackest sense of humor--and LOW TOWN is brilliant proof. Polansky has managed to craft an assured, roaring, and rollicking hybrid, a cross-genre free-for-all that relishes its tropes while spitting out their bones. And he does it all while spinning one hell of a gripping mystery. Much like its grim, perversely charismatic antihero, LOW TOWN stakes a narrow turf--then completely owns every inch of it. * The AV Club on THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE *Imagine that Quentin Tarantino, possessed by the ghost of J.R.R. Tolkien, did an eight-ball of cocaine and wrote a novel to be read by the late Johnny Cash. LOW TOWN is something like that, only better. * 52 Book Reviews on THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE *

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Book SynopsisThe powerful, heartbreaking conclusion to the stunning Delirium trilogy from the author of BEFORE I FALL.

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Book SynopsisNow with a stunning new cover look comes the first captivating volume in King''s epic fantasy series, THE DARK TOWER. ''The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.'' The iconic opening line of Stephen King''s groundbreaking series, The Dark Tower, introduces one of his most enigmatic and powerful heroes: Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. Roland is a haunting figure, a loner, on a spellbinding journey toward the mysterious Dark Tower, in a desolate world which frighteningly echoes our own. On his quest, Roland begins a friendship with a kid from New York named Jake, encounters an alluring woman and faces an agonising choice between damnation and salvation as he pursues the Man in Black. JOIN THE QUEST FOR THE DARK TOWER... ''Strange, scary and utterly gripping - the perfect start to an unforgettable journey'' GUARDIANTHE DARK TOWER SERIES:THE DARK TOWER I: THE GUNSLINGERTHETrade 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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Book SynopsisNow with a stunning new cover look comes SONG OF SUSANNAH, the sixth captivating volume in King''s epic fantasy series THE DARK TOWER.The pivotal sixth novel in Stephen King''s bestselling epic fantasy saga provides the key to the quest that defines Roland''s life.Susannah has used the power of Black Thirteen to get to New York where she can give birth to a child fated to grow up as Roland''s nemesis. Jake and Father Callahan set out to break her date with destiny and to find Calvin Tower, owner of the vacant lot where a magical rose grows - a rose that must be saved at all costs.Meanwhile, Roland and Eddie tumble into Maine in the Summer of 1977. Here they are greeted by the gangster Balazar and must face their maker, a man called Stephen King...JOIN THE QUEST FOR THE DARK TOWER... ''Pulse-poundingly engaging'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''Strange, scary and utterly gripping - the perfect start to an unforgettable journey'' GUARDIATrade 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 SONG OF SUSANNAH *

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Book SynopsisSamuel Johnson - with a little help from his dachshund Boswell and a very unlucky demon named Nurd - has sent the demons back to Hell. But the diabolical Mrs Abernathy is not one to take defeat lying down.When she reopens the portal and sucks Samuel and Boswell down into the underworld, she brings an ice-cream van full of dwarfs as well. And two policemen. Can this eccentric gang defeat the forces of Evil? And is there life after Hell for Nurd?Trade ReviewA demonic, darkly comic tale . . . satisfyingly peppered with science, history and amusing footnotes on everything from St Thomas Aquinas to quantum theory, and will go down well with readers of Eoin Colfer and Lemony Snicket. * Daily Telegraph *Brilliant. I loved every word of it. John has found a voice that compares favourably with Stephen King and Monty Python which is not an easy trick. -- Eoin ColferDestined to be another runaway success appealing to both young adults and their parents alike. * Sunday Independent *

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Book SynopsisA young girl called Tozi stands at the bottom of a pyramid, waiting to be led to the top where her heart will be cut out...Pepillo, a Spanish orphan who serves a sadistic Dominican friar, is aboard the Spanish fleet as it sails towards Mexico...This is the epic story of the clash of two empires, two armies and two gods of war. Five hundred desperate adventurers are about to pit themselves against the most brutal armies of the ancient Americas, armies hundreds of thousands strong. This is a war of gods and men. Dark powers that work behind the scenes of history show their hand as the prophecy of the return of Quetzalcoatl is fulfilled with the arrival of Cortes. The Aztec ruler Moctezuma fights to maintain the demands of the war god Huitzilopochtli for human sacrifice. The Spanish Inquisition is planning an even greater blood-letting. Caught up in the headlong collision between two gods of war are Tozi, Pepillo and the beautiful Malinal whose hatred ofTrade ReviewReviews for War God * Various *...part historical fact, part fantasy, the effect is as intense as the events themselves. It's a fascinating read that will have you booking a flight to Mexico long before you finish the book. * Evening Standard *Interweaving historical fact and vivid fiction, Graham Hancock's War God is packed full of blood, guts, conflict, sacrifice and witchcraft in the last days of the Aztec empire. The story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the downfall of Moctezuma is the perfect (if very gory) distraction from modern life. * Wanderlust *Five hundred years ago the old Mexican prophecy which announced the return of Quetzalcoatl came true. In an era dominated by human sacrifices and the decadence of a great culture, bearded men, white-faced, from beyond the sea, arrived to impose their law. In this fast-moving highly reccomended novel, Graham Hancock masterfully reconstructs the biggest clash of civilizations ever, revealing aspects that only a genius author could unveil. * Javier Sierra New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Supper and The Lost Angel *The book offers up a heady mix of action, politics, spirituality and the supernatural and we learn a lot...Convincing fantasy elements and viscerally recreated details keep the narrative charging forward. * Daily Mail *It will have you hyperventilating within minutes... Meets all the "thriller" criteria with gusto. * Newcastle Journal. *Graham Hancock has, once again, produced a book that entertains as well as educates...War God is a rich and deeply involving novel that grips you from the very first page. If you can handle the gruesome detail, then you will devour every page and the end will come too soon, leaving you desperate for book two... * Sir Read-A-Lot Blog *Reviews for Fingerprint of the Gods * Various *Intriguing * Sunday Times *...his sweep through the ancient world is arresting and audacious. * Daily Mail *...one of the intellectual landmarks of this decade. * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Fforde pours his brilliant imagination into every corner of this world'' Daily Mail''Fforde keeps the puns and neologisms coming thick and fast while exploring every facet of his novel''s intriguing premise'' Financial TimesEvery Winter, the human population hibernates. During those bitterly cold four months, the nation is a snow-draped landscape of desolate loneliness, and devoid of human activity. Well, not quite. Your name is Charlie Worthing and it''s your first season with the Winter Consuls, the committed but mildly unhinged group of misfits who are responsible for ensuring the hibernatory safe passage of the sleeping masses. You are investigating an outbreak of viral dreams which you dismiss as nonsense; nothing more than a quirky artefact borne of the sleeping mind.Trade ReviewPraise for Early Riser * : *Fforde pours his brilliant imagination into every corner of this world * Daily Mail *Endlessly imaginative and distinctively quirky, this is entertaining fun * Mail on Sunday *Brilliantly funny . . . His relentless imagination and his affection for his characters are contagious and irresistible * New York Times *The master of the alternative universe * Press Association *It's been worth the wait * Oxford Mail *Make(s) us look at our world anew * SFX Magazine *the thriller aspect is propulsive * Times *Jasper Fforde lunacy at its best * Daily Express *Fans of Jasper Fforde's unique blend of comicdystopia and quirky British cosiness will not bedisappointed with his first novel in six years * Guardian *a zany send-up of all things British * Guardian *Praise for Jasper Fforde * : *Reading a Fforde novel feels like taking off on a magic carpet, only to be picked up by another and another and taken on new flights of fantasy . . . When the plot is thundering along, peppered with jokes, lively dialogue and silly names . . . you just sit back and enjoy the ride. * Scotsman *Fans of the late Douglas Adams, or, even, Monty Python, will feel at home with Fforde * Herald *Forget all the rules of time, space and reality; just sit back and enjoy the adventure. * Telegraph *'Fforde's books are more than just an ingenious idea. They are written with buoyant zest and are tautly plotted. They have empathetic heroes and heroines who nearly make terrible mistakes and suitably dastardly villains who do. They also have more twists and turns than Christie, and are embellished with the rich details of Dickens or Pratchett * Independent *No summaries can do justice to the sheer inventiveness, wit, complexity, erudition, unexpectedness and originality of the works, nor to their vast repertoire of intricate wordplay and puns * The Times *I love to dive into Jasper Fforde's books. They're wildly imaginative but he makes you believe every word. Where else can you encounter a ditzy dodo, a deadly chimera and a straight-as-an-arrow detective investigating what really happened to Humpty Dumpty? Great stuff. -- David BaldacciFforde keeps the puns and neologisms coming thick and fast while exploring every facet of his novel's intriguing premise * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisJasper Fforde's Sunday Times bestselling new fantastical satire: what happens when a family of human-sized, human-like rabbits moves in next door?Trade ReviewA serious minded comedy * Mail on Sunday *A political satire cloaked in Fforde's trademark bizarre whimsy, the novel reads like a crazed cross between Watership Down and Nineteen Eighty-Four. * Guardian *Fforde's engaging writing has created a story that is a clever blend of the biting allegorical satire we expect from Orwell's greatest hits and the good-natured adventures of Michael Bond's naïve and kind-hearted Paddington Bear. * SciFi Now *Jasper Fforde's most chilling and realistic book yet * Guardian *The Constant Rabbit is designed to shake readers out of that complacency: to recognise that merely holding liberal values is not enough to prevent the quickening advance of racism and xenophobia in this country. * Financial Times *It's huge fun too, with all the inventive wordplay, impeccable worldbuilding and fiendish plotting that Fforde's "Constant Readers" have come to expect. * SFX *Fuelled by Fforde's trademark wit, imagination and brilliantly bizarre world-building... You won't read anything quite like this in 2020 - or beyond that too. * CultureFly *Sheer inventiveness, wit, complexity, erudition, unexpectedness and originality * The Times *A born wordsmith of effervescent imagination * Independent *Forget all the rules of time, space and reality; just sit back and enjoy the adventure * Telegraph *Brilliantly funny . . . His relentless imagination and his affection for his characters are contagious and irresistible * New York Times *True literary comic genius * Sunday Express *Reading a Fforde novel feels like taking off on a magic carpet, only to be picked up by another and another and taken on new flights of fantasy . . . you just sit back and enjoy the ride * Scotsman *Jasper Fforde's entertaining, surprisingly thoughtful yet fleet-footed new book-a standalone novel with a climax so dramatic, irrevocable, perfect yet unpredictable that it seems impossible to extend the book to a series-is the comedic master's foray into this thematic realm. It is, as one might expect, by turns droll and hilarious, poignant and cruel, hopeful and despairing. In other words, a true comedy in depth, a form that is not mere mindless japes and slapstick, but one which counsels us that if we don't laugh, we must cry. * Locus *An astonishingly well-crafted work of social and political satire * Kirkus Reviews *Lovely little satire...wonderfully imaginative and very funny. * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisJasper Fforde, the acclaimed SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, invites you to imagine a world where your position in society depended on what bit of the colour spectrum you could see...It''s the UK, but not as we know it: civilisation has rebuilt after an unspoken ''Something that Happened'' five hundred years before. Society is now colour-based, the strict levels of hierarchy dictated by the colours you can see, and the economy, health service and citizen''s aspirations all dominated by visual colour, run by the shadowy National Colour in far-off Emerald City.Out on the fringes of Red Sector West, Eddie Russett and Jane Grey have discovered that all is neither fair nor truthful within their cosy environment, and currently face trumped up charges that will see them die of the fatally soporific tones within the Green Room.Negotiating the narrow boundaries of the Rules within their society, Jane and Edward must find out the truth of their world:

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Book SynopsisThe irresistibly compelling BOOK TWO in the long awaited PENRYN AND THE END OF DAYS series. It is THE book we are all waiting with bated breath to read... In this sequel to the bestselling fantasy thriller, Angelfall, the survivors of the angel apocalypse begin to scrape back together what''s left of the modern world. When a group of people capture Penryn''s sister Paige, thinking she''s a monster, the situation ends in a massacre. Paige disappears. Humans are terrified. Mom is heartbroken. Penryn drives through the streets of San Francisco looking for Paige. Why are the streets so empty? Where is everybody? Her search leads her into the heart of the angels'' secret plans, where she catches a glimpse of their motivations, and learns the horrifying extent to which the angels are willing to go. Meanwhile, Raffe hunts for his wings. Without them, he can''t rejoin the angels, can''t take his rightful place as one of their leaders. When faTrade Review'Action packed and tense, it will delight even sci-fi refuseniks' * Sunday Mirror *Table of Contents1. Test Chapter 2. Test Chapter 3. Test Chapter

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Susan Ee's word-of-mouth phenomenon ANGELFALL, comes the thrilling conclusion to her bestselling trilogy. Can one girl change the destiny of both heaven and earth?Trade ReviewAddictive. Seriously and completely addictive. * Glamour *Action packed and tense, it will delight even sci-fi refuseniks * Sunday Mirror *An explosive, pulse-pounding journey . . . A frickin' fantastic read. * Star *The new Young Adult fantasy phenomenon. * Grazia *A fantastic combination of action, horror and romance... a thrill to read. * The Book Bag *I hung onto every word,... If you love witty banter, a dangerous apocalypse, and a cling-on-to-your-seat plot, then why haven't you read Angelfall yet? * The Pretty Books *More explicit, vivid, gritty and evocative than any book I've read for a long time... Both horrifying and spellbinding; I've not come across any authors with Susan Ee's unique storytelling method before... It's a book that defies the labels and boundaries of its genre, and a wonderfully spine-chilling read * Keep Calm and Read a Book *It's rare to read a book that is intoxicating that it is all you can think of... Angelfall is one of those books. It's so full of danger, blood, anger, despair and lust... Susan Ee really has created something of a masterpiece. It truly is a flawless debut worth every bit of hype and then some! * Empire of Books *'Dark, romantic and compulsively readable - Penryn and the End of Days offers readers a new breed of angels to love and fear. I am officially obsessed' -- ’Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures & author of UnbreakableIf you haven't started this trilogy yet, or if you just haven't finished it then drop whatever else you're reading immediately and dive into this world - you won't regret it! -- Feeling FictionalWell worth the wait * Fabulous Magazine (Summer's best books round up) *

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Book Synopsis''Machiavellian clockwork glory'' - Mark Lawrence, author of The Broken Empire trilogyThey enslaved humanity three thousand years ago. Tall, strong, perfect, superhuman and near immortal they rule from their glittering palaces in the eternal city in the centre of the world. They are called Those Above by their subjects. They enforce their will with fire and sword. Twenty five years ago mankind mustered an army and rose up against them, only to be slaughtered in a terrible battle. Hope died that day, but hatred survived. Whispers of another revolt are beginning to stir in the hearts of the oppressed: a woman, widowed in the war, who has dedicated her life to revenge; the general, the only man to ever defeat one of Those Above in single combat, summoned forth to raise a new legion; and a boy killer who rises from the gutter to lead an uprising in the capital. Those Above is the first of an extraordinary fantasy epic by the author of the acTrade ReviewMachiavellian clockwork glory. -- Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of ThornsThose looking for well-createed and beautifully created fantasy, which also happen to be both darkly comic and devastatingly grim, will find themselves swiftly addicted. * Starburst *Dark fantasy with a decidedly military bent, THOSE ABOVE is the perfect opener for Daniel Polansky's career beyond Low Town. With his unmistakeable voice and his highly original new world, he draws the reader slowly in until it's impossible to put the book down and escape back to reality. A brilliant start to what is sure to be one of the fantasy epics of all time, THOSE ABOVE is the work of an author at the top of his game and brings with it the promise of a lot more to come. * Reader Dad *THOSE ABOVE is I, Claudius by way of Tolkien and filtered through Chandler. That is to say, really damn good. * Pornokitsch *From low conflict to high skulduggery, this is Daniel Polansky's most assured and engrossing novel yet. * The Sci Fi Bulletin *Gripping... Polansky has pulled off a polished fantasy thriller that's very much in the George RR Martin/Joe Abercrombie vein, but has still given the book its own distinctive style and voice, alongside plenty of evocative world-building. The Empty Throne (series) looks set to be fascinating and provocative. * SFX *"With THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE, Polansky pushed the envelope of modern fantasy. With TOMORROW THE KILLING, he tears through the envelope and pushes for horizons yet unseen." * Myke Cole, author of Control Point *'In Tomorrow the Killing, Polansky shows us he is no one-book wonder... If you haven't read Polansky yet, you must remedy this ASAP. He writes gripping, addictive stories with a grim eloquence...Very, very highly recommended. Polansky is definitely among my new favourite authors. Essential reading.' * civilian-reader.blogspot.com *'Tomorrow The Killing delivers more of the same noir-esque brilliance that placed The Straight Razor Cure amongst the top releases of last year.' * The British Fantasy Society *Praise for THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE'Quite brilliant... The Straight Razor Cure is as good a debut as I've read in along time. [It] has it all - and as the name suggests, it is sharp, steely and viciously bloody. Highly recommended' * John Berlyne, SF Revu *'Quite possibly the newest, freshest fantasy novel since Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind. It is, in short, the bastard son of George R. R. Martin and Raymond Chandler, an unusual combination of hard-boiled crime novel in a fantasy world setting. * readerdad.co.uk *'Polansky's writing is confident and punchy from the offset. The action rips along at a brilliant pace allowing us to experience this gritty world through the eyes of a thrilling, dangerous, flawed, yet strangely endearing protagonist. This is modern, dark fantasy at its best and a debut to be envied.' * British Fantasy Society *'Polansky hits all the right notes in his intelligent first novel, a blend of dystopian fantasy and hard-boiled crime... Sharp, noir-tinged dialogue and astute insights into class struggle mark Polansky as a writer with a future' * Publishers Weekly *'A strong debut novel with a hero who doesn't waste time worrying about the moral implications of cutting someone's throat' * Kirkus Reviews *'Polansky transplants his love of crime noir into a magic-steeped, secondary-world fantasy setting. It's an inherently troublesome mash-up that could only work in the hands of a silly satirist or a deft, sensitive dramatist with the blackest sense of humor. Polansky is wholeheartedly the latter - and Low Town is brilliant proof ... Wielding vivid characters and scalpel-sharp banter worthy of fellow dark fantasists Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie, Polansky ratchets up the pace ... Polansky has managed to craft an assured, roaring, and rollicking hybrid, a cross-genre free-for-all that relishes its tropes while spitting out their bones. And he does it all while spinning one hell of a gripping mystery' * avclub.com *'Daniel Polansky has crafted a thrilling novel steeped in noir sensibilities and relentless action, and set in an original world of stunning imagination, leading to a gut-wrenching, unforeseeable conclusion. Low Town is an attention-grabbing debut that will leave readers riveted . . . and hungry for more' * missiontoread.com *An impossible to put down read, showing how dark fantasy can truly be * thefoundingfields.com *'The Straight Razor Cure is dark, eloquent work filled with a very real presence that permeates both the world and the characters within it. Polansky has created a wickedly delicious fantasy that leaves a profound impression on the reader. Despite the plague, murderers and dark magic, I can't wait to pay another visit to Low Town' * mithrilwisdom.blogspot.com *'I can't remember when I last enjoyed a fantasy book this much' * Books Monthly *

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Book SynopsisGraham Hancock, an expert in ancient civilisations and author of the 9 million selling Fingerprints of the Gods, and expert too, on the use of hallucinogens to achieve higher states of consciousness, brings these two interests together in the second volume of the War God trilogy. The conquistador Hernán Cortés is dreaming of Tenochtitlan, the golden city of Aztecs. But in order to win the Aztecs'' gold, Cortés and his small force of just five hundred men will have to defeat the psychotic emperor Moctezuma and the armies of hundreds of thousands he commands. Cortés expects that the Tlascalans, hereditary enemies of the Aztecs, will join him, but instead finds himself locked in a deadly struggle. As Cortés risks all against the Tlascalans, he plays mind games with Moctezuma, aiming to defeat the Aztec emperor psychologically before ever having to face him in battle. In this he is aided by his lover Malinal, a beautiful Mayan princess. It is from MaTrade ReviewReviews for War God: Nights of the Witch * : *...part historical fact, part fantasy, the effect is as intense as the events themselves. It's a fascinating read that will have you booking a flight to Mexico long before you finish the book. * Evening Standard *The book offers up a heady mix of action, politics, spirituality and the supernatural and we learn a lot...Convincing fantasy elements and viscerally recreated details keep the narrative charging forward. * Daily Mail *Five hundred years ago the old Mexican prophecy which announced the return of Quetzalcoatl came true. In an era dominated by human sacrifices and the decadence of a great culture, bearded men, white-faced, from beyond the sea, arrived to impose their law. In this fast-moving highly recommended novel, Graham Hancock masterfully reconstructs the biggest clash of civilizations ever, revealing aspects that only a genius author could unveil. * Javier Sierra New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Supper and The Lost Angel *Interweaving historical fact and vivid fiction, Graham Hancock's War God is packed full of blood, guts, conflict, sacrifice and witchcraft in the last days of the Aztec empire. The story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the downfall of Moctezuma is the perfect (if very gory) distraction from modern life. * Wanderlust *

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Book SynopsisThe final book in the War God trilogy from internationally best-selling author Graham Hancock.Trade ReviewPraise for Graham Hancock * : *A great yarn... [Hancock] is a writer with a first-rate feel for colour and ambience... * The Sunday Times *...part historical fact, part fantasy, the effect is as intense as the events themselves. It's a fascinating read that will have you booking a flight to Mexico long before you finish the book. * Evening Standard *Interweaving historical fact and vivid fiction, Graham Hancock's War God is packed full of blood, guts, conflict, sacrifice and witchcraft in the last days of the Aztec empire. The story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the downfall of Moctezuma is the perfect distraction from modern life. * Wanderlust *Five hundred years ago the old Mexican prophecy which announced the return of Quetzalcoatl came true. In an era dominated by human sacrifices and the decadence of a great culture, bearded men, white-faced, from beyond the sea, arrived to impose their law. In this fast-moving highly reccomended novel, Graham Hancock masterfully reconstructs the biggest clash of civilizations ever, revealing aspects that only a genius author could unveil. * Javier Sierra New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Supper and The Lost *The book offers up a heady mix of action, politics, spirituality and the supernatural and we learn a lot...Convincing fantasy elements and viscerally recreated details keep the narrative charging forward. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2016 WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NOVELLONGLISTED FOR THE 2015 MAN BOOKER PRIZEAn Elle Book of the YearAn Independent Book of the YearOne to Watch Independent on SundayA Bookseller Best Debut of 2015One to Watch 2015 Huffington PostAn Amazon Rising Star''The Chimes is a remarkable debut. It''s inventive, beautifully written, and completely absorbing. I highly recommend it.'' Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow BirdsA mind-expanding literary debut composed of memory, music and imagination.A boy stands on the roadside on his way to London, alone in the rain.No memories, beyond what he can hold in his hands at any given moment.No directions, as written words have long since been forbidden.No parents - just a melody that tugs at him, Trade ReviewWINNER OF THE 2016 WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL AND NOMINATED FOR THE 2015 MAN BOOKER PRIZETo call The Chimes striking is I dare say to underplay what might be the most distinctive debut of the decade. * Tor.com *SUPERB... intriguing, ambitious and strikingly written. * James Kidd, Independent on Sunday *The Chimes is a remarkable debut. It's inventive, beautifully written, and completely absorbing. I highly recommend it. * Kevin Powers, author of THE YELLOW BIRDS *A genuinely originalnovel that has all the tension of a well-told, gripping thriller, but which is elevated well above the ordinary by its shining, lyrical language. The author has created a believable, consistent and vivid world... * Clare Morrall *Cleverly orchestrated and poignantly conveyed throughout. * Guardian *The novel is hypnotic, melancholic and requires concentration, but it builds to an incredibly tense and emotionally satisfying climax that rewards all the effort. * Elle *Smaill is a former musician with a book of poetry already to her name. The Chimes has strong echoes of both these influences as we're taken on a strange and lyrical journey through a dystopian England . . . The intrinsic links between music and memory suffuse this dreamy narrative . . . the idiosyncratic world [that] Smaill has lovingly created using melodic and musical syntax - her narrative style brimming with invention and nuance. * The Big Issue *The pleasure lies in getting to grips with the rules of this eerie dystopia and the unusual vocabulary Smaill has minted to describe it. * Metro *Atmospheric, intensely-imagined strangeness * Daily Mail *Strangely compelling * Sainsbury’s Magazine *A dazzling debut piece of fantasy that marries great writing with compelling narrative. And the world Smaill has invented, where memory has been replaced by music and people cling to objects that link them to their pasts, is brilliantly imagined.... a serious book with serious talent behind it. * New Zealand Herald *Atmospheric, intensely-imagined strangeness * Daily Mail *Magical, tender, thought provoking and stunningly imaginative. * Lindsay Hawdon, author of JAKOB'S COLOURS *Dystopian fiction but not quite as we know it... Smaill's particular melodious inventiveness makes her story her own. * Independent *Anna Smail's ambition fiction debut is a strange, compelling tale; full of musical metaphors and striking imagery, it is wildly imaginative and challenging. * Choice Magazine *An exciting debut, a book full of rhythm, energy and melody... There's no doubt Smaill has created a distinctive and impressive debut, one that dares to create its own music. * The List *An enthralling read. * The Lady *lyrical debut * Sunday Express *This is a story that rivets us from the beginning but, for those wanting more, there are delicious depths that change an excellent story into an equally excellent thought provoking fable. As if that isn't enough, it also convinces us that Anna is a very clever lady. ... hugely compelling ... Oh yes, this is definitely a 'Wow!' book. * The Bookbag *For a story about music, The Chimes is a triumph on the printed page. * SFX Magazine *Cleverly orchestrated * Guardian *Entrancingly poetic and engagingly plotted, this is a story that brims with heart and soul. * Kirkus reviews *Cleverly orchestrated * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling conclusion to the epic Covenant series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout.As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos, Alexandria Andros must overcome a devastating defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt that the war against the gods will ever come to an end.There are many obstacles standing between Alex and her happily-ever-after with Aiden St. Delphi, and now Alex and Aiden face their greatest challenge yet: they must trust a deadly foe as they travel deep into the Underworld to release one of the most dangerous gods of all time.In the shattering , action-packed climax to the series, Alex must make a terrible choice: the destruction of everything and everyone she holds dear... or the end of her own life.''Holy crap on a cracker this book is brilliant! I needed some more JLA goodness in my life and this certainly delivers on the goodness 100%!'' Reader review ⭐⭐n

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Book SynopsisThe final instalment of the Last Dragonslayer Chronicles, demonstrating that with a small band of committed followers, a large tin of resolve and steely determination, almost anything can be achieved . . .Sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange and her sidekick and fellow Orphan Tiger Prawns have been driven to the tip of the UnUnited Kingdoms - Cornwall - by the invasion of the Trolls. Their one defence is a six-foot-wide trench full of buttons, something which the Trolls find unaccountably terrifying (it''s their clickiness). Worse than being eaten by Trolls is the prospect of the Mighty Shandar requisitioning the Quarkbeast and using him to achieve supreme power and domination - an ambition that has been four hundred years in the planning and which will ultimately leave the Earth a cold cinder, devoid of all life.Nothing has ever looked so bleak, but Jennifer, assisted by a renegade vegan Troll, a bunch of misfit sorcerers, the PrinTrade ReviewPraise for Jasper Fforde and THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER books:Highly recommended. Very Funny * Independent *[Fforde's] ripping yarn of magic in decline mashes up the usual spells-and-beasts motif with a satire on corporate cash and tabloid values * i *This year's grown-up JK Rowling * Sunday Times *True literary comic genius * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisThe final instalment of the Last Dragonslayer Chronicles, demonstrating that with a small band of committed followers, a large tin of resolve and steely determination, almost anything can be achieved . . .Sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange and her sidekick and fellow Orphan Tiger Prawns have been driven to the tip of the UnUnited Kingdoms - Cornwall - by the invasion of the Trolls. Their one defence is a six-foot-wide trench full of buttons, something which the Trolls find unaccountably terrifying (it''s their clickiness). Worse than being eaten by Trolls is the prospect of the Mighty Shandar requisitioning the Quarkbeast and using him to achieve supreme power and domination - an ambition that has been four hundred years in the planning and which will ultimately leave the Earth a cold cinder, devoid of all life.Nothing has ever looked so bleak, but Jennifer, assisted by a renegade vegan Troll, a bunch of misfit sorcerers, the PrinTrade ReviewPraise for Jasper Fforde and THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER books:Highly recommended. Very Funny * Independent *[Fforde's] ripping yarn of magic in decline mashes up the usual spells-and-beasts motif with a satire on corporate cash and tabloid values * i *This year's grown-up JK Rowling * Sunday Times *True literary comic genius * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisAn exciting new fantasy series in the vein of Mark Lawrence''s Prince of Thorns and Joe Abercrombie''s The Blade Itself.Trade ReviewEpic in sheer size and scope * SFX *If you enjoy a multi-layered, complex fantasy, read these books! * Glenda Larke *An enthralling story . . . thrills, blood, intrigue, excitement and an original world populated with compelling characters * The Book Bag *A fast-paced page turner set in an enthralling new world * Speculative Book Review *The first in a crackling, unputdownable new epic fantasy series, introducing a fascinating, original new world and an incredible heroine * Risingshadow *

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Book SynopsisShe came to protect a people, but she needs to preserve a world. Kyndra has saved and damned the people of Mariar. Her star-born powers healed a land in turmoil, but destroyed an ancient magic - which once concealed them from invaders. Now Kyndra must head into enemy territory to secure peace.She finds the Sartyan Empire, unstable but as warlike as ever. It’s plagued by dissident factions, yet its emperor still has the strength to crush her homeland. The Khronostians, assassins who dance through time, could help Kyndra; or they might be her undoing. And deep within the desert, Char Lesko struggles to control his own emerging powers. He’s been raised by a mercenary whose secrets could change everything - including the future and the past.But when Kyndra and Char meet, will their goals align? Kyndra must harness the full glory of the stars and Char has to channel his rage, or two continents will be lost.Trade ReviewEvocative, original world-building and a wonderfully feisty heroine: top marks to Lucy Hounsom -- Karen Miller on Starborn (Book One)A brave heroine, a perilous destiny, and an intriguing world full of myth and mystery make for an enthralling read -- Gail Z. Martin on Starborn (Book One)I thought it was great, reminding me of Trudi Canavan; it had me turning pages way into the night, which is not good at my age! What a mix: immersive worldbuilding, secret societies, a flawed and hugely likeable protagonist, and awesome magic. There's a lot to like here, but be warned, this book will seriously damage your sleep -- John Gwynne on Starborn (Book One)Has all the elements to become a modern classic of the genre. It's essentially a coming-of-age story that breaks out into a wide-screen fantasy extravaganza with huge stakes * Independent on Sunday on Starborn (Book One) *

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Book SynopsisThe ghost of Sherlock Holmes is dead, but who will solve his murder? The Great Detective's ghost has walked London's streets for an age, given shape by people's memories. Now someone's put a ceremonial dagger through his chest. But what's the motive? And who - or what - could kill a ghost? When policing London's supernatural underworld, eliminating the impossible is not an option. DI James Quill and his detectives have learnt this the hard way. Gifted with the Sight, they'll pursue a criminal genius - who'll lure them into a Sherlockian maze of clues and evidence. The team also have their own demons to fight. They've been to Hell and back (literally) but now the unit is falling apart . . .Paul Cornell's Who Killed Sherlock Holmes? is the third book in the urban gothic Shadow Police series. Trade ReviewThere are very few people who should be allowed anywhere near those sacred words "Sherlock Holmes", and Paul Cornell is one of the best * Steven Moffat *More dazzling work from a master of every medium he tackles * Rob Doherty, Executive Producer of Elementary *The Shadow Police series is the quintessential British contemporary fantasy, full of grit and magic and wonderful things. Paul Cornell is a national treasure * Adam Christopher *An irresistible blend of guns, gangsters, cops and monsters that grabs you by the eyeballs and never lets go. Start this book early in the day people, because you ain't going to get no sleep until it's done * Ben Aaronovitch on London Falling (Book One) *I think it is absolutely magnificent. I loved it . . . I'm not sure I've been that gripped by a novel in... well, decades * Russell T. Davies on London Falling (Book One) *Paul Cornell's London Falling is a much grittier vision of a gothic, fantasy London, well balanced between its depiction of the city's criminal underworld and a horrifying fantasy reality that for most of the novel lurks just at the edges of sight. Its take on the crime genre is less The Bill, more The Sweeney * Guardian on London Falling (Book One) *Realistic banter, original twists; a nifty debut * Daily Telegraph on London Falling (Book One) *Pacy, smart and revels in London mythology. It's especially clever in that our heroes don't stop being coppers just because they now realize there are more things in heaven and earth (and elsewhere) than dreamt of in our philosophies. London Falling might not be on the Booker longlist, but crikey it's good fun * Scotland on Sunday on London Falling (Book One) *The team's continued struggle to understand the dark and terrifying side of London is gripping. This book is a strong follow-up, a good standalone story, and an excellent read for fans of dark urban fantasy * Publishers Weekly on Severed Streets (Book Two) *

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Book SynopsisFilled with magic, heart-wrenching romance and high-stakes adventure, Windwitch is the second fantasy novel in the Witchlands series, and is the action-packed sequel to Truthwitch.Sometimes our enemies become our only allies . . .The Windwitch Prince Merik is presumed dead after a lethal explosion. However, he's scarred but alive. Determined to expose his sister's treachery, he haunts the streets of the royal capital as the Fury, a mysterious vigilante fighting for the weak.Meanwhile, Iseult is cornered by the Bloodwitch Aeduan. She proposes a deal: she’ll return what was stolen from him if he locates Safi, the Truthwitch. Yet unknown to Iseult, there’s a bounty on her head – and Aeduan intends to claim it.Meanwhile, Safi and the Marstoki Empress become entangled with ruthless brigands after surviving a shipwreck. And their captors plan to unleash a brutal war upon the Witchlands . . .Praise for tTrade ReviewTruthwitch is like a cake stuffed full of your favourite fantasy treats: highway robbery, swordplay, deep friendships, treachery, magic, piracy on the high seas, and romance. If you like any or all of the above in the fantasy tales, this book will delight you -- Robin Hobb on TruthwitchSusan Dennard has worldbuilding after my own heart. It’s so good it’s intimidating -- Victoria AveyardA world you'll want to inhabit forever! -- Alexandra Bracken[Dennard] sets scenes so skillfully that the descriptions of the geography become immersive, and the characters continually develop along familiar lines. The plentiful action in this exciting fantasy almost makes it feel like one is in a multiplayer online game -- Booklist

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