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Orion Publishing Co Harris C Dead in the Family
Book SynopsisIf you think your family relationships are complicated, think again: you haven''t seen anything like the ones in Bon Temps, Louisiana. Sookie Stackhouse is dealing with a whole host of family problems, ranging from her own kin (a non-human fairy and a telepathic second cousin) demanding a place in her life, to her lover Eric''s vampire sire, an ancient being, who arrives with Eric''s ''brother'' in tow at a most inopportune moment. And Sookie''s tracking down a distant relation of her ailing neighbour (and ex), Vampire Bill Compton. In addition to the multitude of family issues complicating her life, the werewolf pack of Shreveport has asked Sookie for a special favour, and since Sookie is an obliging young woman, she agrees. But this favour for the wolves has dire results for Sookie, who is still recovering from the trauma of her abduction during the Fairy War.Trade ReviewThere's never a dull moment in Sookie Stackhouse's hometown of Bon Temps * LA Times *
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Bull Moon Rising
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£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc By the Horns
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£20.24
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Apple Black Volume 1 Rockport Edition
Book SynopsisNow from Rockport Publishers and including new content: Apple Black, Volume 1.Raised in isolation to be the world’s savior known as the Trinity, young sorcerer Sano ventures out to train with other talented magic-users just as evil emerges again to threaten the world. Many years ago, humans acquired fruits called “Black” from a tree that descended from the skies, which turned humans into sorcerers. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. As generations go by, the effects of Black in the bloodline diminishes and sorcerers use a variety of objects as “wands” to harness their magical power. Blessed by “Merlin,” the god of sorcery, with the Arodihs arm, the young sorcerer Sano has the ultimate wand. He is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world’s savior known as the Trinity. The savior isTrade Review“An inventive series opener with promise” * Kirkus Reviews *
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Apple Black Volume 2 Rockport Edition
Book SynopsisNow from Rockport Publishers and including new content: Apple Black, Volume 2.Young sorcerer and prophesied savior, Sano, continues his quest by attempting to uncover and protect the secrets behind his father’s research on the immense power known as Apple Black. Many years ago, humans acquired fruits called “Black” from a tree that descended from the skies, which turned humans into sorcerers. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. Blessed by “Merlin,” the god of sorcery, with the Arodihs arm, Sano, a young sorcerer, is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world’s savior known as the Trinity. The savior is believed to be the one who dawns the Infinite Night, an eternal night of chaos. Sano gets a fiery start after being admitted to Black Bottom Island’s guild for young sorcerers with his newTrade Review“A total rush for manga fans” * Kirkus Reviews *Table of ContentsContents Chapter 7 Memento Chapter 8 Wilt Chapter 9 Sandman Chapter 10 The Placebo Effect Chapter 11 Cordon Genesis Chapter 12 Descend Chapter 13 Inner Crusade Chapter 14 Target Man Chapter 15 Unsanctioned
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Clock Striker Volume 1
Book SynopsisIn Clock Striker, Volume 1, Naruto meets Batman as a young Black girl becomes an apprentice to the SMITHS, legendary warrior engineers who once traveled the world making it safer for everyone.Trade Review“…evokes the energy and exhilaration of classic shonen manga…promises deeper lore and mysteries in subsequent volumes” * Publishers Weekly *“Readers will eagerly anticipate more entries. A fantastic, refreshing series opener.” * Kirkus Reviews *A “fast-paced story of self-discovery and altruism” -- Sara Smith * Booklist *“This action-packed graphic novel adventure featuring tenacious female leads will leave shonen manga fans counting down to future volumes” -- Amanda Melilli * School Library Journal *Table of ContentsContents chapter 1 The Dynamic Duo chapter 2 Origin Arc: Begins chapter 3 Origin Arc: School Ties chapter 4 Origin Arc: Family Ties chapter 5 Origin Arc: Like a Glove chapter 6 Origin Arc: Employee Review chapter 7 Origin Arc: Severance chapter 8 Undiscovered Country Arc: Busy Bodies chapter 9 Undiscovered Country Arc: The Haunting chapter 10 The Demon Bandits Arc: Secrets and Lies chapter 11 The Demon Bandits Arc: More than It Seems chapter 12 The Demon Bandits Arc: Secret Weapon chapter 13 The Demon Bandits Arc: Concealed Carry chapter 14 The Demon Bandits Arc: Math Problems
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Pan Macmillan Blackthorn
Book SynopsisJ. T. Geissinger is a number one international and indie bestselling author of thirty-one novels. Ranging from funny, feisty romcoms to intense erotic thrillers, her books have sold more than fifteen million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty languages.She is a three-time finalist in both contemporary and paranormal romance for the RITA Award, the highest distinction in romance fiction from the Romance Writers of America. She is also a recipient of the Prism Award for Best First Book, the Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy and the HOLT Medallion for Best Erotic Romance.
£18.70
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Book SynopsisNew, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry containing 17 CDs with a total running time of 20 hours and 55 minutes. With irresistible new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through alive!Trade ReviewA marriage made in heaven, Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter * The Times *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *
£55.99
Headline Publishing Group The Secrets of Hawthorn Place
Book Synopsis''This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It''s got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!'' 5* reader review''Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy'' TRACY REESLove will always find a way . . .Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Cecelia Ahern.''An intriguing dual timeline tale that weaves together interesting characters and history, with an added touch of magic'' BELLA OSBORNE''An exquisitely detailed and enchanting love story'' HEIDI SWAIN''An epic love story, mixed with gorgeous settings, a great deal of mystery and intrigue, lots of laughs, a few tears and fabulouscharacters, made this an absolute delight to read'' KIM NASH''An absolutely wonderful dual time story that captivated me . . . and kept me spellbound'' CHRISTINA COURTENAY''A beautifully intriguing love story, that . . . stays with you long after the last page'' ROSIE HENDRY''Unforgettable and unique, the twists and turns of this enchanting book are woven together with threads of love and magic. I loved it!'' CLARE MARCHANT........................................................................Two houses, hundreds of miles apart . . . yet connected always.When life throws Molly Butterfield a curveball, she decides to spend some time with her recently widowed granddad, Wally, at Hawthorn Place, his quirky Victorian house on the Dorset coast. But cosseted Molly struggles to look after herself, never mind her grieving granddad, until the accidental discovery of an identical Arts and Crafts house on the Norfolk coast offers her an unexpected purpose, as well as revealing a bewildering mystery. Discovering that both Hawthorn Place and Acacia House were designed by architect Percy Gladwell, Molly uncovers the secret of a love which linked them, so powerful it defied reason. What follows is a summer which will change Molly for ever . . .........................................................................''One of those wonderful, magical stories that appear rarely and stay in your heart forever'' CELIA ANDERSON''A marvellous dual-time novel filled with mystery, fabulous detail and an enduring love story'' MADDIE PLEASE''A wonderful, page-turning story full of intrigue and romance'' VICTORIA CONNELLY''I found the book enchanting'' SUZANNE SNOW''An enchanting storyline and engaging characters make this book a delight to read'' LYNNE SHELBY''A beautifully written timeslip . . . Highly recommended. Five stars'' ERIN GREEN''The perfect mix of mystery, magic, and romance'' KATE G. SMITHReaders are captivated by The Secrets of Hawthorn Place:''A sweeping five stars from me for this novel that defies time but trusts in love''''A sheer delight to read and can highly recommend''''Utterly brilliant. The storyline is riveting, you never quite know what could be about to happen as it''s constantly twisting and turning . . . such a beautiful book''
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co Orsinia
Book SynopsisLife has so many facets, so that our preparations for it should be manifold. This means covering a wide area of activities that may range from simple to the most complicated .It is the reason that man is described as a social animal. The magic world that makes human life dynamic and makes him a multi colored shell on the shore of sea of society is emotion. Emotions have strong link with urges, need and interests. If they are satisfied, an individual is said to be enjoying a happy life and is emotionally stable, balance and health..Trade ReviewHer worlds have a magic sheen . . . She moulds them into dimensions we can only just sense. She is unique. She is legend * THE TIMES *Le Guin is a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller with the humor and the force of a Twain * BOSTON GLOBE *Eleven hauntingly written short stories . . . The view is lively, haunting, infinite * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *ORSINIAN TALES . . . represents the delicate, well-polished woodcarving of a woman who has created whole forests with words . . . lovely and sophisticated * PHILADELPHIA ENQUIRER *
£14.24
Tachyon Publications The Escapement
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Kodansha America, Inc That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity
Book SynopsisThe new spinoff manga to the hit fantasy isekai series, developed by original creator Fuse! Against the odds, the little slime Rimiru has established his magical kingdom for all monsters, called Tempest, and it's thriving. But three visitors, Phos the fox girl, Stella the dragon girl, and Nemu the winged girl, come to pay Tempest a visit, they're stunned at just how quickly it's developed. Don't miss this new story in the world of Slime, just as the second season of the anime arrives! With a concept and story by Fuse, the creator of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Trinity in Tempest is the grand tour of Rimiru's world that fans have always wanted. Through the eyes of three cute little monsters, one from the fox clan, one from the dragon clan, and one from the winged clan, readers will meet the residents of the utopia in Jura Forest, and get a peek at how they live their lives. The little group's leader, Phos, is a fox girl from the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. But this isn't jus...
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company Interspecies Reviewers, Vol. 2 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThe boys (and Crim) are back for round two! But when they stumble across a marionette shop that promises a puppet resembling anyone your heart desires, Stunk gets a bit carried away and dreams up the spitting image of Meidri! They better hope she never finds out about this!
£12.34
Syracuse University Press Castigation
£21.84
University of Minnesota Press Robot Ghosts and Wired Dreams
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£17.09
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Inuyasha VIZBIG Edition Vol. 5
Book SynopsisRumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages!Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family''s shrine would be a gateway to Japan''s ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past.Kagome and Inuyasha have an angry argument that won''t be settled until someone apologizes, but each of them is just as stubborn as the other! While Kagome and Inuyasha work things out, Naraku sends forth one of his own most enigmatic minions, a woman with the power to control the dead. As Naraku''s plans unfold, Sesshomaru finds an unexpected
£21.25
Little, Brown & Company The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 8 (light novel)
Book SynopsisWhen Zettour tries his best to caution against the reckless plan to strike at the Federation's vital resource fields, he soon finds himself "promoted" to a field deployment in the east. As the ill-advised operation Andromeda continues to press on, commanding officer Tanya soon finds herself fighting another bitter battle. With retreat expressly forbidden, the only way to survive is to win...
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Ruby Knight
Book SynopsisBook two of the classic ELENIUM trilogy. The quest for the jewel of life continues.Time is running out for the poisoned Queen Ehlana. If she is to be saved Sparhawk must find the only cure a powerful artefact called the Bhelliom before it's too late.But finding the rose-shaped sapphire is no simple task. No one has set eyes upon it since it was lost in the heat of a legendary battle.To make matters worse, Sparhawk and his allies are not the only party questing to find the jewel.Trade Review‘Nobody writes modern fantasy like Eddings or as well… Eddings is at the top with the very best’Vector ‘Sparhawk is the best-realized hero in modern fantasy’Daily Telegraph
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Affair of the Mysterious Letter
Book SynopsisA charming, witty, and weird fantasy homage to Sherlock Holmes, with a new twist on those renowned characters.
£12.59
DC Comics League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol. 1 The
Book SynopsisLondon, 1898. The Victorian Era draws to a close and the twentieth century approaches. It is a time of great change and an age of stagnation, a period of chaste order and ignoble chaos.
£68.25
Kodansha America, Inc The Heroic Legend of Arslan 21
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Indiana University Press Strategies of Fantasy
Book SynopsisDrawing on a number of literary theories (but avoiding most of their jargon), the author makes a case for fantasy as a significant movement within postmodern literature rather than as a simple exercise of nostalgia. It examines fantasies by Ursula K Le Guin, John Crowley, JRR Tolkien, Diana Wynne Jones, and Gene Wolfe, among others.Trade ReviewThis is one of the most persuasive and well-reasoned accounts of how and why fantasy works and what its relationship is to canonical literature. -- Gary K. Wolfe
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi
Book SynopsisWei Wuxian was once one of the most powerful men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek more power through demonic cultivation, the world’s respect for his abilities turned to fear, and his death was celebrated throughout the land. Years later, he awakens in the body of an aggrieved young man who sacrifices his soul so that Wei Wuxian can exact revenge on his behalf. Though granted a second life, Wei Wuxian is not free from his first, nor the mysteries that appear before him now. Yet this time, he’ll face it all with the righteous and esteemed Lan Wangji at his side, another powerful cultivator whose unwavering dedication and shared memories of their past will help shine a light on the dark truths that surround them. This Chinese xianxia fantasy novel series built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) has been translated into numerous languages and spawned a multimedia franchise that has taken the globe by storm, including the massively popular live-action series The Untamed available now on Netflix, YouTube, and more. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers from Jin Fang (jinzillaa), interior illustrations from Marina Privalova (BaoshanKaro), and a translation by Suika (yummysuika) with editor Pengie (pengiesama).
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Heaven Officials Blessing Tian Guan Ci Fu Deluxe
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£21.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Child Thief
Book SynopsisThreatened by drug dealers who stalk his mother's home, 14-year-old Nick is saved by a strange and compelling boy named Peter. Now this wild boy with flaming hair and pointy ears wants Nick to follow him into a strange and unsettling mist, to a faraway land filled with fearies and monsters. Wary, yet with nowhere safe to go, Nick agrees.Trade Review"Ancient magics combine with feral logic to culminate in Brom's The Child Thief. A retelling of Peter Pan spanning America's earliest, magically rich beginnings to today's bare whispers of belief. Wickedly poetic, The Child Thief makes me want to believe." -- Kim Harrison "Brom has always been an artist who gave us his nightmares fully realized, but with THE CHILD THIEF, he paints in words. A wonderfully nasty Peter Pan reboot that stands on its own as a dark, twisted adventure." -- Christopher Golden "A gruesome and darkly fantastical twist on a classic tale. Brom injects pure horror into fantasy." -- Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Ironside and The Spiderwick Chronicles "Beautiful and authentically dark." -- Sci-Fi " [A] fascinating work of dark epic fantasy that blends elements of the Peter Pan story with characters from Celtic and Norse mythologies." -- Tulsa World
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HarperCollins Publishers The Two Towers J.R.R. Tolkien Book 2 The Lord of
Book SynopsisBuilding on the story begun in The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring this is the second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.Trade Review‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented, forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit them.’The Observer ‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’Sunday Telegraph ‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’Evening Standard
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Pan Macmillan The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk
Book SynopsisCarissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, one very badly behaved rabbit and one perpetually sceptical cat in Rhode Island. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series, starting with The Serpent and the Wings of Night.
£19.80
HarperCollins Publishers Krondor The Betrayal The Riftwar Legacy Book 1
Book SynopsisA new episode in Feist's massively successful Riftwar saga.From the endlessly inventive mind of one of fantasy's all-time greats, comes a spellbinding new adventure featuring old favourites Jimmy, Locklear and Pug.It is nine years on from the aftermath of Sethanon. There has been peace awhile and it's been needed. But news is feeding through to the people of the Kingdom of the Isles that deadly forces are stirring on the horizon. The bringer of the latest tidings is Gorath, a moredhel (dark elf).The bloodletting has started. Nighthawks are murdering again. Politics is a dangerous, cut-throat game once more. At the root of all this unrest lie the mysterious machinations of a group of magicians known as The Six.Meanwhile, renegade Tsurani gem smugglers, a rival criminal gang to the Mockers led by someone known only as The Crawler, and traitors to the crown are all conspiring to bring the Kingdom of the Isles to its knees.Trade ReviewPraise for Raymond E. Feist: ‘File under guilty pleasure’Guardian ‘Get in at the start of a master’s new series’Daily Sport ‘Well-written and distinctly above average… intelligent… intriguing.’Publishers Weekly ‘ Epic scope…vivid imagination…a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy.’Washington Post
£999.99
Pan Macmillan Firebird
Book SynopsisJuliette Cross is a multi-published author of fantasy, paranormal and contemporary romance including the Stay a Spell series, the Vampire Blood series and The Fire That Binds romantasy series. She's a mood reader as well as a mood writer, if that wasn't obvious by her eclectic book list. She loves lazy nights with her husband, old fashioneds and family gatherings. Co-hosting the podcast Smart Women Read Romance with her niece Jessen is her favourite way to connect with the romance community and find her latest book obsession.
£18.70
Forrest Adler Publishing The Witch the Wicked
£16.98
DC Comics Dark Knights of Steel The Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisWelcome to Elseworlds, heroes you know, worlds you don t! This special line of comics reinvasions classic DC heroes in wildly different universes and contexts. In Dark Knights of Steel, readers get a chance to meet the familiar heroes of the Justice League in a medieval fantasy setting!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 13
Book SynopsisHimari Momochi inherits a mysterious house that comes with its own gorgeous demon guardian. On her sixteenth birthday, orphan Himari Momochi inherits her ancestral estate that she’s never seen. Momochi House exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms, and Himari is meant to act as guardian between the two worlds. But on the day she moves in, she finds three handsome squatters already living in the house, and one seems to have already taken over her role! Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Aoi’s and Himari’s shikigami restraint rings release after Aoi reveals his true feelings for her. Kasha appears and shoots Himari, and she sees her own corpse. Can Aoi save Himari if she’s already dead?
£9.47
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp La bruja de Biertan
£12.68
