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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Truth Stage Adaptation Modern Plays
Book SynopsisWilliam de Worde is the Discworld's first investigative journalist. But as he fills his pages with reports of local club meetings and pictures of humorously-shaped vegetables, dark forces are plotting to overthrow the city's ruler, with the help of Mr Tulip and Mr Pin.
£16.59
HarperCollins Necronomicon Spellbook
Book Synopsis"The Necronomicon" talks about Sumerian magic and occult spells, formulas, and myths, all of which are supposedly scary and dangerous to practice. This spell book distills everything and serves as a sort of safe guide for practicing what's in the "Necronomicon".
£8.76
Random House USA Inc Last Look Pantheon Graphic Library
Book SynopsisA true graphic milestone: the epic trilogy that began with X'ed Out, continued in The Hive, and concluded in Sugar Skull—now in one volume.The long strange trip of Doug in all its mind-bending, heartbreaking totality. The fragments of the past collide with the reality of the present, nightmarish dreams evolve into an even more dreadful reality, and when you finally find out where all of this has been going, and what it means . . . it will make you go right back to the first page and read it all again with new eyes. Just like Doug.(With full-color illustrations throughout)
£25.60
Tachyon Publications The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld
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£13.77
Penguin Publishing Group The Book of Life
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£25.60
Orion Publishing Co The Prestige SF MASTERWORKS
Book SynopsisTwo 19th century stage illusionists, the aristocratic Rupert Angier and the working-class Alfred Borden, engage in a bitter and deadly feud; the effects are still being felt by their respective families a hundred years later.Working in the gaslight-and-velvet world of Victorian music halls, they prowl edgily in the background of each other''s shadowy life, driven to the extremes by a deadly combination of obsessive secrecy and insatiable curiosity.At the heart of the row is an amazing illusion they both perform during their stage acts. The secret of the magic is simple, and the reader is in on it almost from the start, but to the antagonists the real mystery lies deeper. Both have something more to hide than the mere workings of a trick.******''I can''t believe how far the two of them went to prolong their feud of pranks. It was great seeing two professionals unwilling to harm their craft still work around all the little niceties to get at one anotherTrade ReviewStylish, enigmatic and enthralling ... Highly recommended. * SFFworld.com *
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co The Mortal Tally
Book SynopsisAkin to the works of both Fritz Leiber and Scott Lynch but bringing it's own energy and humorous vigour the writing of Sam Sykes sets itself apart from the dour feel of Grimdark fantasy and brings a fresh vigour to fantasy fiction.Trade ReviewSam Skyes has been compared favorably to both Scott Lynch and Fritz Leiber, and its easy to see why...his work has an easy going charm that makes it very hard to put down and a lot of fun to read * Starburst Magazine *It's a big story, grand on scale and packed with themes that range from the rich/poor divide to racial intolerance and simple greed. It's also a rollicking read, a ripping yarn spent in the company of desperate, damaged, yet ultimately sympathetic individuals. Sykes's love of his characters shines through in his writing, making The City Stained Red his finest book yet. * Starburst Magazine *With playful language, distinctly drawn characters, and a cavalcade of action in service to a coherent plot, this book is a winner. I'll be reading the other books about Lenk and the gang while awaiting the next volume in the Bring Down Heaven trilogy * SF Signal *Sam Sykes has crafted a splendid adventure story here, and I really had times where I could not put the book down and forced myself with eyes so tired to read one more chapter, and then another. * Sleepless Musings *There's plenty of slapstick humour despite the darkness and that familiar sense of wondrous adventure that lurks just around the corner is still here. Still, "The City Stained Red" somehow fells like a better and more streamlined version of its predecessors....Sykes tells just enough to make you eager for more. Well, consider the job done - I'm ready for the sequel. * Upcoming 4 Me *
£12.74
Titan Books Ltd Relics - The Folded Land
Book Synopsis"Tim Lebbon's Relics opens a darkly beautiful glimpse into another world, one lurking in the shadows." James Rollins, New York Times bestseller In the dark underbelly of our world, there's a black market in arcane things-living and dead. Angela Gough has been pulled into this world, making her a criminal on the run. In London she encountered the Kin-satyrs and centaurs, Nephilim and wraiths, they are hunted and slaughtered for their body parts. Fleeing back to the United States, Angela discovers that the Kin are everywhere, and they are tired of being prey. When her niece Sammi is struck by lightning, she is drawn toward the mysterious Folded Land, and its powerful and deadly ruler. Helped by her lover Vince, caught in the midst of a Kin uprising, Angela must locate Sammi before the girl is lost forever.Trade Review"the series trends away from horror and further into dark fantasy territory with this volume, and we are here for it" - Barnes & Noble SFF Blog "The action is intense, with the high stakes necessary to really amp up the drama... I can't help but wonder about what will happen to the characters in the long run and I really want to know what happens next" - Girl Who Reads ; "The Barkeresque and Gaimanesque elements blend in an intriguing way during the story and make for an interesting read... Highly recommended!" Rising Shadow ; "Tim Lebbon knows how to spin a tale that envelops the reader in a world they know, and then twists that reality into a unique playground for his characters to battle monsters and create stories which always sidestep cliche....Lebbon has shown that he cannot write a story that bores readers, regardless of the genre. With this series, he mixes in the best of the genres he loves--horror, fantasy, and thriller/adventure--resulting in another winner. His writing keeps the story moving while his building of the world of the Kin is folded into the plot seamlessly." --Cemetery Dance
£7.59
Orion Publishing Co The Drawing Of The Dark
Book Synopsis'The Drawing of the Dark is not only one of my favourite Tim Powers novels, it's simply one of my favourite novels. The seamless and seemingly effortless blend of action and humour, the wonderful characters, the rich settings, the brilliant plot - all of it is perfect' James P. Blaylock
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Hostage to Pleasure
Book SynopsisNalini Singh's psy-changeling series returns with another stunning novel.Trade ReviewIt is an action packed, erotic romance. If this is your kind of reading, then go for it! * British Fantasy Society *
£999.99
Orion Publishing Co Magic Burns
Book SynopsisKickass mercenary Kate Daniels is back in another breakneck urban fantasy adventure. She''s ready to take care of anyone who gets in her way . . .Down in Atlanta, tempers - and temperatures - are about to flare . . .As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels has seen her share of occupational hazards. Normally, waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. Now Kate''s going to have to deal with problems on a much bigger scale: a divine one.When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta''s paramilitary clan of shapeshifters, she quickly realises much more is at stake. During a flare, gods and goddesses can manifest - and battle for power. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug-of-war between two gods hoping for rebirth. And if Kate can''t stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive . . .Readers are hooked on Magic Burns:''This book is perfect!! . . . I love Kate. I love Kate so much my heart hurts . . . Yes Kate, go samurai on their sorry asses! Yes Kate, give them the middle finger!!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''There aren''t enough stars in the sky. That''s the Combined Magical and Miraculous Ilona Andrews-Kate Daniels Effect'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An interesting heroine that is confident, skilled in her field, funny, occasionally lonely, caring despite herself and lives according to an ethical code . . . Five stars, again and again'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Kate Daniels, could you be more awesome? Nope. This book rocked my world! . . . highly recommended to the discerning urban fantasy reader who likes a great heroine, kickbutt action, wonderful world-building, and intriguing secondary characters'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Celtic mythology, witch covens, lots of ass kicking and HOT shapeshifters? Yes please'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Magic Burns has everything I loved about Magic Bites and then some. The flare just ups the ante, making everything more urgent, more exciting, and more important'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''These characters sneak up on you, rip you open, and embed themselves into your heart and mind. I feel like I''m Kate, and that all her friends also belong to me'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Be still my beating heart - Bran, Curran and Derek. That ending, that battle. Kate Daniels is a seriously cool and kick arse heroine. All over fabulous book and series. Steeped in myths and great characters'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co Terry Pratchetts Discworld Imaginarium
Book Synopsis Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett''s artist of choice, provided the illustrations for The Last Hero, designed the covers for the Discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the bestseller The Art Of Discworld. Now, Paul Kidby has collected the very best of his Discworld illustrations in this definitive volume, including 40 pieces never before seen, 30 pieces that have only appeared in foreign editions, limited editions and BCA editions, and 17 book cover illustrations since 2004 that have never been seen without cover text.If Terry Pratchett''s pen gave his characters life, Paul Kidby''s brush allowed them to live it, and nowhere is that better illustrated than in this magnificent book.Trade ReviewA perfect addition to a Discworld fan's shelf. * STARBURST *Kidby deserves to be recognised as one of Britain's most talented illustrators. * SF CROWSNEST *
£28.00
Orion Publishing Co The Skybound Sea
Book SynopsisThe triumphant conclusion to one of the most exciting and original swords and sorcery trilogies of recent years, from an author much praised by Scott Lynch and others.
£8.99
Orion Publishing Co Orcs Bad Blood The Second Omnibus
Book SynopsisThe thrilling and world-spanning second Orcs trilogy, collected for the first time!After the success of his blockbusting and bestselling series Orcs, Stan Nicholls has returned to his tough-talking, hard-bitten gang of grunts. These are Orcs with a difference. These Orcs are heroes. Although they''re not exactly nice.Containing all three books in the second Orcs trilogy, this omnibus follows the Wolverines - Captain Stryke and his band of followers - on a dimension-crossing adventure of blood, swords, magic and, every so often, a little kindness.Collected here for the first time, this companion volume to Orcs is a must for any fantasy reader''s shelf. We know the victors write history. Now it''s time to learn what the foot-soldiers think.
£17.09
Little, Brown & Company Of the Red the Light and the Ayakashi Vol. 8
Book SynopsisSatou declares a change in Tougo''s fate: in order for Mikoto, the master of the ayakashi, to regain her power, Tougo will be sacrificed to the camellia pond. Held prisoner, the unconscious Tougo weeps in his dreams over his mother Akane''s betrayal in running off with the mysterious Yoshiki. Will Abe-san and Company, tasked with Tougo, who is immersed in bleak thoughts, be unable to resist the temptation of a three-star Meal?! The truth looms ever closer...
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton The Prophecy
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Covenant and Lux series comes the pulse-pounding fourth novel in the electrifying Titan series.''Jennifer L. Armentrout is such an amazing writer; my heart is still beating hard against my rib cage.'' - Book Gossips''A drum-tight sense of suspense and sexual tension from the first page to the last'' Publishers WeeklyHistory is on repeat... Seth never thought he''d have a future. Now he''s on the brink of having it all: A tomorrow. A family. All that''s standing in the way of that forever with Josie is the Titans.A price must be paid...For Josie, entombing the Titans is what she was born to do. But she also knows she''s not fighting just for herself -- she''s fighting for the man she loves, for their future, for the world. Together, Josie and Seth will face the unthinkable. And to win this war, theTrade ReviewPraise for Jennifer L. Armentrout:'Oh my Gods! Wow! Jennifer L. Armentrout is such an amazing writer; my heart is still beating hard against my rib cage.' * Book Gossips *'I am completely hooked on Jennifer Armentrout's Covenant series.' * Love is Not a Triangle *'Oh. My. God. Oh my God. Oh my God! Jennifer Armentrout just keeps getting better and better . . . I am BLOWN AWAY!' * iSoul Reviews *'All the romance anyone could ask for, plus a whole lot ofaction and suspenseful drama as well.' * The Revolving Bookcase *
£9.49
Vertical, Inc. Nekomonogatari (black)
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£13.59
Orion Publishing Co The Renegade Hunter
Book SynopsisThe Argeneau family has a secret ... one of their own is a rogue vampire!
£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd Ravenheart
Book SynopsisFor eight hundred years the Rigante have lived and died under the iron rule of the Varlish. One woman though still follows the path of the ancients and she knows that evil is on its way. Wyrd of the Wishing Tree Wood knows all hopes rest on the son of the Rigante's greatest enemy.Trade Review'In the realm of people-driven fantasy fiction, Gemmell sets the standard' * Time Out *'The blend of gentle humour and hard, bloody steel combine to give every fantasy fan what they most desire' * Enigma *
£10.44
Transworld Publishers Ltd Nanny Oggs Cookbook
Book Synopsis'They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they gen'rally are about everything else, unless they're talking about instructions on how to stab him, in which case a better way is up and under the ribcage.
£10.79
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Last Continent
Book SynopsisA minor masterpiece. I laughed so much I fell from my armchair' Time OutThe Discworld is very much like our own if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is . . .''Anything you do in the past changes the future. The tiniest little actions have huge consequences. You might tread on an ant now and it might entirely prevent someone from being born in the future.''The Discworld''s most inept wizard has found himself on the Discworld's last continent, a completely separate creation.It''s hot. It''s dry . . . very dry. There was this thing once called The Wet, which no one believes in. Practically everything that''s not poisonous is venomous. But it''s the best bloody place in the world, all right?And in a few days, it will be except . . . Who is this hero striding across the red desert? Champion sheep shearer, horse rider, road wTrade Review'Pratchett's humour takes logic past the point of absurdity and round again, but it is his unexpected insights into the human morality that make the Discworld series stand out' * Times Literary Supplement *A cross between Tolkien and a gentler, more benign Tom Sharpe. * Sunday Telegraph *Delightful...gleeful and downright mischevious. The pleasures on the page are so quirkily seductive. Puts one in mind of one of the greatest comic writers of them all PG Wodehouse' * Sunday Telegraph *A minor masterpiece. I laughed somuch I fell from my armchair' * Time Out *The humour sparkles as brightly as ever' * The Times *
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Pure Dead Magic
Book SynopsisAll is not well at StregaSchloss, home of the bizarre but lovable Strega-Borgia clan. Mum''s attempts to improve her witchcraft skills are failing miserably. Dad has stormed out in a fit of pique. Titus is virtually umbilically attached to his computer. Pandora is seriously bored. And Baby Damp is getting her fat little fingers into everything around.Enter wonder-nanny Mrs McLachlan - she''ll soon sort out the Strega-Borgia children, and their parents too, but will she cope with the presence of mythical beasts in the basement, to say nothing of the unexpected arrival of four hit-men, including one in a rabbit suit?Trade ReviewDebi Gliori's first novel is an unbridled fantasy with elements of the Addams family, a hint of Gormenghast and overtones of the mafia, together with computer technology and some parody, all blended into a heavy brew that is laugh-out-loud funny * The Bookseller *It's a gallimaufry of ghastly, giggly stuff * Financial Times *Fluent and energetic * The Sunday Times *Features one of the most eccentric families in children's fiction . . . A rollicking red, which rapidly draws the reader into its strange and gothic world * Waterstones Books Quarterly *Wonderful stuff * Daily Telegraph *
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Seven
Book SynopsisAn exciting new writer sharp, compelling and original' Mark LawrenceYears have passed since the Vagrant journeyed to the Shining City, Vesper in arm and Gamma's sword in hand.Since then the world has changed. Vesper, following the footsteps of her father, journeyed to the breach and closed the tear between worlds, protecting the last of humanity, but also trapping the infernal horde and all those that fell to its corruptions: willing or otherwise.In this new age it is Vesper who leads the charge towards unity and peace, with seemingly nothing standing between the world and a bright new future.That is until eyes open.And The Seven awaken.Trade Review★★★★★ 'For fans of classic science-fiction literature, this is a must-read.' – SciFi Now ★★★★ 'Come visit this brilliantly imaginative land of winged swords and broken solar cells.' – SFX 'A story that grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and refused to let go…' Fantasy Faction
£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Antipope
Book Synopsis''Outside the sun shines. Buses rumble towards Ealing Broadway and I''m expected to do battle with the powers of darkness. It all seems a little unfair...''You could say it all started with the red-eyed tramp with the slimy fingers who put the wind up Neville, the part-time barman, something rotten. Or when Archroy''s wife swapped his trusty Morris Minor for five magic beans while he was out at the rubber factory.On the other hand, you could say it all started a lot earlier. Like 450 years ago, when Borgias walked the earth.Pooley and Omally, stars of the Brentford Laboiur Exchange and the Flying Swan, want nothing to do with it, especially if there''s a Yankee and a pint of Large in the offing. Pope Alexander VI, last of the Borgias, has other ideas...Trade Review'Wonderful...A heady mix of Flann O'Brien, Douglas Adams, Tom Sharpe and Ken Campbell, but with an inbuilt irreverence and indelicacy that is unique - and makes it the long-awaited, heavy smoker's answer to The Lord Of The Rings' * Time Out *'Wonderfully entertaining...reads like a Flann O'Brien rewrite of Close Encounters' * City Limits *
£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd Fall of Light
Book SynopsisArchaeologist and anthropologist Steven Erikson is the bestselling author of the genre-defining The Malazan Book of the Fallen, a multi-volume fantasy that's been hailed a masterwork of the imagination' and one of the top ten fantasy series of all time. The first novel in the sequence, Gardens of the Moon, was shortlisted for a World Fantasy Award. He has written several novellas set in the same world. Forge of Darkness was the first Kharkanas novel, taking readers back to the origins of what would become the Malazan Empire; Fall of Light continued this momentous tale. A lifelong science fiction reader, he's written a trilogy that affectionately parodies a long-running television series as well as Rejoice!, a story of first contact. Set in the world of the Malazan Empire, ten years after the events recounted in The Crippled God, The God is Not Willing heralded the start of a thrilling new series The Tales of Witness. No Life Forsaken is the second Tale in this epic adventure. Steven Erikson lives in Victoria, Canada. To find out more, look for him on Facebook: Steven Erikson Author
£15.29
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
Titan Books Ltd The Man From the Diogenes Club
Book SynopsisCAN'T ELIMINATE THE IMPOSSIBLE? Send for the man from the Diogenes Club! The debonair psychic investigator Richard Jeperson is the Most Valued Member of the Diogenes Club, the least-known and most essential branch of British Intelligence. While foiling the plot of many a maniacal mastermind, he is chased by sentient snowmen and Nazi zombies, investigates an unearthly murderer stalking the sex shops of 1970s Soho, and battles a poltergeist to prevent it triggering nuclear Armageddon. But as a new century dawns, can he save the ailing Diogenes Club itself from a force more diabolical still? Newman's ten mischievous tales, with cameos from the much-loved characters of the Anno Dracula universe, will entertain fans and newcomers alike.
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co The Hero of Ages
Book Synopsis THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE THE COLLECTOR''S TENTH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION OF MISTBORN BOOK THREE **** A new emperor; but can there be a new world? Tricked into releasing the evil spirit Ruin while attempting to close the Well of Ascension, new emperor Elend Venture and his wife, the assassin Vin, are now hard-pressed to save the world.This adventure brings the Mistborn epic fantasy trilogy to a dramatic and surprising climax as Sanderson''s saga offers complex characters and a compelling plot, asking hard questions about loyalty, faith and responsibility.**** FANTASY DOESN''T GET BETTER THAN SANDERSON: ''Highly recommend to anyone hungry for a good read'' ROBIN HOBB ''Epic in every sense'' GUARDIAN ''Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I''ve ever encountered'' BEN AARONOVITCH ''ATrade Review'Brandon Sanderson is the real thing - an exciting storyteller with a unique and powerful vision.' - David Farland.'Sanderson is astonishingly wise.' - Orson Scott Card.
£17.09
Orion Publishing Co The Name of the Wind
Book Synopsis''I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me''So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name ofTrade ReviewThe best epic fantasy I read last year...He's bloody good, this Rothfuss guy -- George R R MartinPatrick Rothfuss' debut is set in an unnamed but fully realised fantasy world, and his characters are detailed and convincing. * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY *Patrick Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous -- Terry BrooksThis is a magnificent book -- Anne McCaffreyThe Name of the Wind has everything: magic and mysteries and ancient evil, but it's also humorous and terrifying and completely believable -- Tad WilliamsAs absorbing on a second reading as it is on the first, this is the type of assured, rich first novel most writers can only dream of producing * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing ... with true music in the words -- Ursula K Le GuinThe characters are real and the magic is true -- robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Assassin’s ApprenticeMasterful ... There is a beauty to Pat's writing that defies description -- Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn[Makes] you think he's inventing the genre, instead of reinventing it -- Lev Grossman, New York Times-bestselling author of The MagiciansHail Patrick Rothfuss! A new giant is striding the land -- Robert J. Sawyer, award-winning author of WakeI was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone * THE TIMES *This fast-moving, vivid, and unpretentious debut roots its coming-of-age fantasy in convincing mythology * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *This breathtakingly epic story is heartrending in its intimacy and masterful in its narrative essence * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review *Reminiscent in scope of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series ... this masterpiece of storytelling will appeal to lovers of fantasy on a grand scale * LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred) *Shelve The Name of the Wind beside The Lord of the Rings...and look forward to the day when it's mentioned in the same breath, perhaps as first among equals * The A.V. Club *"Patrick Rothfuss' debut is set in an unnamed but fully realised fantasy world, and his characters are detailed and convincing." * WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY *
£17.09
Orion Publishing Co The Testament of Loki
Book SynopsisRagnarok was the End of Worlds. Asgard fell, centuries ago, and the old gods have been defeated. Some are dead, while others have been consigned to eternal torment in the netherworld - among them, the legendary trickster, Loki. A god who betrayed every side and still lost everything, who has lain forgotten as time passed and the world of humans moved on to new beliefs, new idol and new deities . . .But now mankind dreams of the Norse Gods once again, the river Dream is but a stone''s throw from their dark prison, and Loki is the first to escape into a new reality. The first, but not the only one to. Other, darker, things have escaped with him, who seek to destroy everything that he covets. If he is to reclaim what has been lost, Loki will need allies, a plan, and plenty of tricks . . .Trade Reviewa fun read, and a nice new slant on the old tales * Fortean Times *Allan Corduner's charming voicing of our antihero makes us sympathise with him more than we ought to; imaginative accents for the huge cast of gods, giants and demons, and splendid musical effects add to the fun" * THE TIMES *A chatty, cheeky style that works a treat * SFX *Moves at a cracking pace and it's a lot of fun -- Jonathan Hatfull * SciFiNow *A beautifully written darkly fun fairy tale which breathes new life into the Trickster * GEEK PLANET ONLINE *An ingeniously skewed retelling of Norse mythology. It's fun and you'll keep going to the end. -- Callum Shephard * Starburst Magazine *A surprise from the author of Chocolat, this pacy adult fantasy is narrated by Loki, the Norse god of fire and mischief. -- Violent Henderson * Vogue *quirky, amusing throughout, with an undercurrent of darkness and menace. This is a lot of fun...A must-read for all fans of Norse legends, fantasy and great writing. -- Stefan Fergus * Civilian Reader *The type of book where you've gone through fifty pages and are still hungry for more...a joyous, terrifying, tumulutuous ride. And there's undoubtedly more to come. -- Chris Nickson * Chris Nickson *Harris is an expert of Norse mythology...she makes it into a compelling subject matter that encourages the revisiting of these historic tales. -- Joe Warren * Fantasy Book Review *Loki's unique narration brings the myths to life with a grounded and modern take on the traits of the gods of Asgard -- Daniel Liscombe * Utter Biblio *Fun, witty and wholly entertaining, this is a neat retelling of classic legends which maintains their ancient roots without diminishing them in any way through the use of a modern filter -- Matt Adams * Herts Advertiser *It could have been a stuffy book about the myths and legends of Scandinavia, but with a brilliantly clever twist of Loki as the narrator, and his wonderful sense of wit, it both teaches and entertains * Rinn Reads *Harris narrative is witty and nicely-paced...The book will appeal to fans of folklore and mythology, but also, I'm sure, to fans of Loki from the marvels movies * Nicki J Markus Blog *Loki's voice is engaging, witty and likeable...Loki's famous exploits are conveyed with humour and verve * Lucy Hounsom Blog *It has the right amount of epic fantasy and tongue-in-cheek humour....Harris skillfully weaves the stereotypical evil Loki into a self-aware but misunderstood antihero...a wonderful piece by a wonderful author, Well worth your time. * The Tempered Pen *Joanne is a natural storyteller who knows a few things about comedy timing...I was snorting with laughter in a most unladylike manner before even emerging from the cast list -- Ani Johnson * THE BOOK BAG *Joanne M Harris brings her fascination with norse mythology from her previous children's literature foray to her long-standing adult audience with wit, style and obvious enjoyment...For lovers of myth, legend and Game of Thrones * Sunday Sun *utterly compelling and well worth a read * BURY FREE PRESS *dark, quirky, occasionally grim, often hilarious and gloriously bold * Booktopia *This book is about playfulness and trickery and their darkside...there is a sly humour to this novel - both the narrator's and at his expense * THE INDEPENDENT *a rich, sexy and entertaining tale of Loki...an imaginative retelling of the old myths, as seen through the eyes of the bad guy, and Harris (she reads Old Norse) handles it brilliantly! * SAGA *the first foray into adult fantasy fiction by the author of Chocolat is lively and fun * THE SUNDAY TIMES *Harris has enormous fun with her antihero...this mythical bad boy should beguile fans of Neil Gaiman * THE METRO *retells the sagas for adults, in all their wintry, saucy, grandiose, melancholy glory. * THE FINANCIAL TIMES *An ingenious and funny retelling of the rise and fall of the Norse gods * CHOICE *fantasy fans and those who like to read Norse myths will appreciate the Gospel of Loki. I speculate that Joanne Harris's regular readership will enjoy the book too. * GEEK NATIVE *The Chocolat writer moves into the adult fantasy world...we loved it * BELLA *The Gospel of Loki, a retelling of Norse myths, is hilarous * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *mixing of ancient myth with cracking modern story telling alongside wonderful prose and pace * FALCATA TIMES *An entertaining story skillfully written as if it was simply told by Loki himself sitting right next to the reader * FANTASY FACTION *Fun, witty and wholly entertaining, this is a neat retelling of classic legends which maintains their ancient roots without diminishing them through the use of a modern filter * HERTFORDSHIRE ADVERTISER *Funny, sometimes poignant and always entertaining - don't miss Loki's lesson on life * SCI-FI BULLETIN *inventive and absorbing...I look forward to Harris' next foray in to fantasy, especially if she applies her love of Norse mythology again * Fantasy Book Review *Joanne writes this story with panache and skill, infusing it with humour and wry smile throughout. * SFF WORLD *
£9.49
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El héroe de las eras / The Hero of Ages
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£26.57
Penguin Putnam Inc Flame of Sevenwaters
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£7.99
Roaring Brook Press Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess
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£10.95
Tor Books The First Confessor
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry Goodkind comes The First Confessor, the prequel to the Sword of TruthIn a time before legends had yet been born...Married to the powerful leader of her people, safe among those gifted with great ability, Magda Searus is protected from a distant world descending into war. But when her husband, a man who loved life and loved her, unexpectedly commits suicide, she suddenly finds herself alone. Because she is ungifted herself, without her husband she no longer has standing among her people, and she finds herself isolated in a society that seems to be crumbling around her.Despite her grief, she is driven to find the reasons behind why her husband would do such a thing--why he would abandon her and her people at such a profoundly dangerous time. Though she is not gifted, she begins to discover that there may be more to her husband''s suicide than anyone knew. What she finds next, no one is willing to believe.
£10.79
Tor Publishing Group A Natural History of Dragons
Book SynopsisMarie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age.You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heartno more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon''s presence, even for the briefest of momentseven at the risk of one''s lifeis a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . .All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world''s preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.Saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity.Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Natural History of DragonsAn NPR Best Book of 2013The Lady Trent Memoirs1. A Natural History of Dragons2. The Tropic of Serpents3. Voyage of the Basilisk4. In the Labyrinth of Drakes5. Within the Sanctuary of Wings
£16.14
Harlequin (UK) The Darkest Night
Book SynopsisEvery night for thousands of years, he has been murdered and sent to the fires of hell…
£13.29
Walking Tree Publication Music in Middle-earth
£21.05
Astra Publishing House The Stone of Farewell
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Osten Ard“Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It’s one of my favorite fantasy series.” —George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Game of Thrones “Groundbreaking.... Changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine.” —Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind "Tad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece. Williams’ return to Osten Ard is every bit as compelling, deep, and fully-rendered as the first trilogy, and he continues to write with the experience and polish of an author at the top of his game." —Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn“Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time.” —Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon “Readers who delight in losing themselves in long complex tales of epic fantasy will be in their element here, and there is the promise of much more to come in future volumes.” —Locus “Panoramic, vigorous, often moving.... Williams adroitly weaves together the tales...heralding a suitably epic and glorious conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly “Highly Recommended. [Williams] draws on many mythologies for the background of his fantasy epic...story spiced with political intrigue and strong appealing heroes.” —Library Journal “A grand fantasy on a scale approaching Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.” —Cincinnati Post
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Tor Books Pinion 3 Clockwork Earth
Book SynopsisPaolina Barthes, young sorceress, is crossing the Equatorial Wall, attempting to take herself and her magic away from the grasp of powerful men in the empires of the north. Emily Childress is still aboard the renegade Chinese submarine, along with her devoted Captain, and the British chief petty officer Angus al-Wazir.
£11.99
Octopus Publishing Group An Atlas of Tolkien
Book SynopsisA gorgeous faux leather volume full of exquisite sketches and colourful illustrations of Middle-earth - ideal for the true Tolkien fan.
£15.29
Image Comics Ice Cream Man Volume 1: Rainbow Sprinkles
Book SynopsisChocolate, vanilla, existential horror, addiction, musical fantasy...there’s a flavor for everyone’s misery.ICE CREAM MAN is a genre-defying comic book series, featuring disparate “one-shot” tales of sorrow, wonder, and redemption. Each installment features its own cast of strange characters, dealing with their own special sundae of suffering. And on the periphery of all of them, like the twinkly music of his colorful truck, is the Ice Cream Man—a weaver of stories, a purveyor of sweet treats. Friend. Foe. God. Demon. The man who with a snap of his fingers—lickety split!—can change the course of your life forever.Written by W. MAXWELL PRINCE (ONE WEEK IN THE LIBRARY), with art by MARTíN MORAZZO (SNOWFALL, GREAT PACIFIC).Collects issues 1-4.Trade Review“I felt like I was reading Willy Wonka meets The Howling, which would honestly be one of the most epic mashups in comics.” -Horror News Network“Prince is fast building an unusual resume in comics, and Morazzo's style recalls the precise line work of greats like Frank Quitely. You'll never look at ice cream trucks the same way after this one.” -Paste Magazine“Prince is a master at clean, sharp dialogue, filled with dry humor and a heavy dose of existential dread.” -Rogues Portal“ICE CREAM MAN is a trippy, twisted, and surreal ride into suburban horror, and it's just damn fun to read.” -Monkeys Fighting Robots“Taps into the center of the Venn Diagram of our collective nightmares. It's also a seriously fun mash-up.” -Newsarama
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Random House USA Inc Men Without Women
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER ? Including the story Drive My Car??now an Academy Award?nominated film?this collection from the internationally acclaimed author examines what happens to characters without important women in their lives; it''ll move you and confuse you and sometimes leave you with more questions than answers (Barack Obama).Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are lovesick doctors, students, ex-boyfriends, actors, bartenders, and even Kafka?s Gregor Samsa, brought together to tell stories that speak to us all. In Men Without Women Murakami has crafted another contemporary classic, marked by the same wry humor and pathos that have defined his entire body of work.
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HarperCollins Publishers Ysabel
Book SynopsisSet in modern and ancient Provence, this exhilarating,moving novel casts brilliant light on the ways in whichhistory whether of a culture or a family refuses to be buried.Ned Marriner, fifteen years old, has accompanied his photographer father to Provence for a six-week shoot of images for a glossy coffee-table book. Gradually, Ned discovers a very old story playing itself out in this modern world of iPods, cellphones, and seven-seater vans whipping along roads walked by Celtic tribes and the Roman Legions.On one holy, haunted night of the ancient year, when the borders between the living and the dead are down and fires are lit upon the hills, Ned, his family, and his friends, are shockingly drawn into this tale, as dangerous, mythic figures from conflicts of long ago erupt into the present, claiming and changing lives.Trade Review"Evocative writing … fascinating characters … will enthrall mainstream as well as fantasy readers."Publishers Weekly [starred review] "Ysabel is a pure pleasure to read for fans of history, mythology or pure highspirited adventure. It works on all levels."Interzone "An explorer of history and myths, Kay has a special affinity for the people behind the larger-than-life legends that persist through time. His latest fantasy blends time and place in a crossing of worlds and universal truths. Highly recommended."Library Journal (starred review) "Outstanding characters, folklore, and action add up to another Kay must-read."Booklist "Blending historical fantasy and psychological thriller with a paranormal-powered coming-of-age tale, Ysabel will not only appeal to adult fantasy readers but also to adolescents who have enjoyed authors that feature compelling teen protagonists-such as J. K. Rowling and Christopher Paolini."Barnesandnoble.com Kay's Ysabel is a wonderful read for lovers of historical novels, and has all the qualities necessary to turn teenagers on to historical novels, and to history."Canadian Literature "Kay's language is poetic and thought-provoking, and his sensitively drawn characters are the perfect complement. This is a mythic tale that will linger in the reader's mind long after the book is finished."January 2007 Top Pick: Romantic Times
£12.34
Random House USA Inc A Knight of the Word
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£999.99
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Redemption's Blade: After The War
Book SynopsisTen years ago, the renegade demigod known as the Kinslayer returned. His armies of monsters issued from the pits of the earth, spearheaded by his brutal Yorughan soldiers. He won every battle, leaving burnt earth and corruption behind. Thrones toppled and cities fell as he drove all before him. And then he died. A handful of lucky heroes and some traitors amongst his own, and the great Kinslayer was no more. Celestaine was one such hero and now she has tasked herself to correct the worst excesses of the Kinslayer and bring light back to her torn-up world. With two Yorughan companions she faces fanatics, war criminals and the monsters and minions the Kinslayer left behind as the fragile alliances of the war break down into feuding, greed and mistrust. The Kinslayer may be gone, but he cast a long shadow she may never truly escape
£7.59
Mythopoeic Press Proceedings of the J. R. R. Tolkien Centenary Conference 1992: Mythlore 80 (Volume 21, Issue 2 - 1996 Winter)
£18.55
Pan Macmillan Lovecraft Country
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling book behind the HBO Series from J.J. Abrams, Misha Green and Jordan Peele (Director of Get Out).A blend of magic, power, hope, and freedom that stretches across time, touching diverse members of two black families, Matt Ruff's Lovecraft Country is a devastating kaleidoscopic portrait of racism – the terrifying specter that continues to haunt us today.Chicago, 1954. When his father Montrose goes missing, twenty-two year-old Army veteran Atticus Turner embarks on a road trip to New England to find him, accompanied by his Uncle George – publisher of The Safe Negro Travel Guide – and his childhood friend Letitia. On their journey to the manor of Mr. Braithwhite – heir to the estate that owned one of Atticus’s ancestors – they encounter both mundane terrors of white America and malevolent spirits that seem straight out of the weird tales George devours.At the manor, Atticus discovers his father in chains, held prisoner by a secret cabal named the Order of the Ancient Dawn – led by Samuel Braithwhite and his son Caleb – which has gathered to orchestrate a ritual that shockingly centers on Atticus. And his one hope of salvation may be the seed of his – and the whole Turner clan’s – destruction.'At every turn, Ruff has great fun pitting mid-twentieth-century horror and sci-fi clichés against the banal and ever present bigotry of the era' - New York Times Book Review.Trade ReviewLovecraft Country takes the unlikeliest of premises and spins it into a funny, fast, exciting, and affecting read -- Neal Stephenson, author of Snow Crash and CryptonomiconAt every turn, Ruff has great fun pitting mid-twentieth-century horror and sci-fi clichés against the banal and ever present bigotry of the era * New York Times Book Review *A brilliantly conceived story brilliantly executed -- Christopher Moore, author of Lamb and A Dirty JobLovecraft Country doesn't just race along, it tears, demanding that you keep turning its pages without interruption -- Cory Doctorow, author of Little BrotherSmartly subversive pulp horror . . . beautifully structured . . . what shines through is solidarity, conscience and not backing down in the face of wickedness -- GuardianGreat fun. You can see why Lovecraft Country has been optioned by HBO for a TV series . . . None of the book’s other-worldly encounters feel as dangerous as those moments when a black character runs afoul of a tired police officer or vicious sheriff -- TelegraphRuff ’s worldbuilding is a blend of magic, researched realism, and adventure story -- LA Review of BooksNonstop adventure that includes time-shifting, shape-shifting, and Lovecraft-like horrors . . . Ruff, a cult favorite for his mind-bending fiction, vividly portrays racism as a horror worse than anything conceived by Lovecraft in this provocative, chimerical novel -- BooklistGenuinely spooky . . . But the real horror is the reality of life for African-Americans in the Jim Crow era . . . sparks the imagination while also igniting the reader’s empathy -- Library JournalThe slippery dialogue and suspense-soaked prose make Lovecraft Country – a challenge to one of the most recognizable legacies in science fiction – worth every dime -- Chicago Review of BooksWonderful from page one . . . Matt Ruff is one of the gentlest, wildest writers of fantastic fiction -- John Crowley, author of Little, BigTable of ContentsChapter - 1: LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Chapter - 2: DREAMS OF THE WHICH HOUSE Chapter - 3: ABDULLAH’S BOOK Chapter - 4: HIPPOLYTA DISTURBS THE UNIVERSE Chapter - 5: JEKYLL IN HYDE PARK Chapter - 6: THE NARROW HOUSE Chapter - 7: HORACE AND THE DEVIL DOLL Chapter - 8: THE MARK OF CAIN Section - i: EPILOGUE Acknowledgements - ii: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Titan Books Ltd Shadowsong
Book SynopsisSix months after the end of Wintersong, Liesl is working toward furthering both her brother's and her own musical careers. Although she is determined to look forward and not behind, life in the world above is not as easy as Liesl had hoped. Her younger brother Josef is cold, distant, and withdrawn, while Liesl can't forget the austere young man she left beneath the earth, and the music he inspired in her. When troubling signs arise that the barrier between worlds is crumbling, Liesl must return to the Underground to unravel the mystery of life, death, and the Goblin King-who he was, who he is, and who he will be. What will it take to break the old laws once and for all? What is the true meaning of sacrifice when the fate of the world-or the ones Liesl loves-is in her hands?
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