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Flame Tree Publishing The Eternal Shadow
Book SynopsisAfter returning to her realm, Cassia continues to use the magic she’d discovered in Selene. Little did she know, that wasn’t allowed and because of it, she’s abducted by the king. Luckily, Prince Lochlan is still living in the castle pretending to be under the king’s command. After Lochlan frees Cassia, they all need to flee Selene to escape the king and find allies elsewhere. But in this new realm, all the inhabitants are afraid of the dark where a shadow is lurking, feeding upon them. With nowhere else to go, they have to choose, either they face the king or this eternal shadow. FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePressTrade Review"Papathanasiou debuts and launches the Selene Trilogy with a fierce, appealing story of determination, magical spells, and the bonds of friendship. [Her] talent for writing resolute characters makes her diverse cast sing, and she infuses Cassia’s adventure with emotion. This enchanting portal fantasy will have readers hooked." -- Publishers Weekly"Teen readers will enjoy this tale of a stubborn, clever heroine mixed up with court politics, magic, and a hint of romance." -- STARRED REVIEW, Booklist"Fans of Catherynne M. Valente’s Fairyland series will find a heroine of similar stubbornness, cleverness, and loyalty in a grown-up setting, while Sarah J. Maas or Laurell K. Hamilton enthusiasts will enjoy the fantasy politics, magic, and hints of romance." -- STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
£11.66
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. New Suns 2: Original Speculative Fiction by
Book SynopsisOctavia E. Butler said, “There’s nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns.”New Suns 2 brings you fresh visions of the strange, the unexpected, the shocking—breakthrough stories, stories shining with emerging truths, stories that pierce stale preconceptions with their beauty and bravery. Like the first New Suns anthology (winner of the World Fantasy, Locus, IGNYTE, and British Fantasy awards), this book liberates writers of many races to tell us tales no one has ever told.Many things come in twos: dualities, binaries, halves, and alternates. Twos are found throughout New Suns 2, in eighteen science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories revealing daring futures, hidden pasts, and present-day worlds filled with unmapped wonders.Including stories by Daniel H. Wilson, K. Tempest Bradford, Darcie Little Badger, Geetanjali Vandemark, John Chu, Nghi Vo, Tananarive Due, Alex Jennings, Karin Lowachee, Saad Hossain, Hiromi Goto, Minsoo Kang, Tlotlo Tsamaase, Rochita Loenen-Ruiz, Malka Older, Kathleen Alcalá, Christopher Caldwell and Jaymee Goh with a foreword by Walter Mosley and an afterword by Dr. Grace Dillon.Trade Review“A blockbuster miscellany.”—Aurealis“New Suns 2 offers a composite picture of the best work being done in genre fiction right now”—The Washington Post“Go get this book and enjoy it.”—Lightspeed Magazine“Shawl uses their penchant for inclusive representation to remind you of the radiance of a promised sun.”—LocusTable of Contents Foreword, Walter Mosley Ocasta, Daniel H. Wilson The Farmer’s Wife and the Faerie Queen, K. Tempest Bradford Juan, Darcie Little Badger Neti-Neti, Geetanjali Vandemark Equal Forces Opposed in Exquisite Tension, John Chu Silk and Cotton and Linen and Blood, Nghi Vo Suppertime, Tananarive Due Good Night Gracie, Alex Jennings A Borrowing of Bones, Karin Lowachee Chosen, Saad Hossain Home Is Where the Heart Is, Hiromi Goto Before the Glory of their Majesties, Minsoo Kang Haunted Bodies of WombMen, Tlotlo Tsamaase Dragons of Yuta, Rochita Loenen-Ruiz The Plant and the Purist, Malka Older The Fast Enough Human, Kathleen Alcalá Counting Her Petals, Christopher Caldwell Fever Dreams, Jaymee Goh Afterword, Grace Dillon
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Queens Price
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£21.24
Little, Brown Book Group Night Angel Nemesis
Book SynopsisBrent Weeks returns to the New York Times bestselling world of the Night Angel in Night Angel Nemesis, following master assassin Kylar on a new adventure - as the High King Logan Gyre calls on him to save his kingdom and the hope of peace. After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He''s determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can''t let walk free. He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life. But Kylar''s best - and maybe only - friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. To protect a fragile peace, Logan''s new kingdom, and the king''s twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war. With rumors that a ka''kari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. And if Kylar has learned anything, it''s that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust. If he does the job right, he won''t need to kill at all. This isn''t an assassination - it''s a heist. But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows. Praise for Brent Weeks:''Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn''t allow you to look away'' Robin Hobb''Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style, and Night Angel Nemesis is no exception. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace'' Andrea Stewart''Weeks is a giant of the genre'' Nicholas Eames''Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks'' Brian McClellan''Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character . . . then throws in magic-using assassins'' Peter V. Brett''Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer''s work'' Terry Brooks''Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time'' British Fantasy SocietyFor more from Brent Weeks, check out:Night AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow''s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar Chronicles Night Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella The Way of Shadows: The Graphic NovelLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteTrade ReviewWeeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time * British Fantasy Society *Brent Weeks is so good it's starting to tick me off * Peter V. Brett *One of the best examples of modern fantasy that I've read * FANTASY FACTION on THE BLACK PRISM *Places Brent Weeks on comfortable footing beside contemporaries like Brandon Sanderson and Joe Abercrombie, if not a step above * A DRIBBLE OF INK on THE BLINDING KNIFE *Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn't allow you to look away * Robin Hobb *Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks * Brian McClellan *Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style, and Night Angel Nemesis is no exception. Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps, and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace. Fans of the series will fall right back into the world Weeks has created feeling as though they never left * Andrea Stewart *Weeks is a giant of the genre * Nicholas Eames *Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer's work * Terry Brooks *Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character . . . then throws in magic-using assassins * Peter V. Brett *Weeks cleverly continues the fantasy saga . . . and makes it easy for newcomers to get engaged in this world. Fantasy fans who like roguish antiheroes will want to check this out * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
£15.29
Quercus Publishing Agents of Light and Darkness: Nightside Book 2
Book SynopsisIn the Nightside, that nightmarish realm hidden deep beneath London, it is forever 3 a.m. Here inhuman creatures walk beside mythic gods. And John Taylor, private detective with a difference, is back, working this secret supernatural heart of London to find an item of inestimable value.The Unholy Grail is missing . . . and everyone wants its corrosive power.This time he must use his unique gifts to locate the cup from which Judas drank at the Last Supper; before it falls into the wrong hands. Anyone who touches the cup will gain tremendous power - but they will also be corrupted.Angels, demons, sinners and saints are all determined to find the Unholy Grail, no matter what the cost. And it isn't long before they realise exactly who can lead them to it . . .Agents of Light and Darkness is the sequel to Something From the Nightside and the second title in Simon R. Green's New York Times bestselling Nightside series.Trade ReviewGreen's writing style is a mix of creepy and matter-of-fact, perfectly suited to his dark-tinged story. Supernatural and religious elements combine in the Twilight Zone-like setting * ROMANTIC TIMES *I really enjoyed Green's first John Taylor novel and the second one is even better. The usual private eye stuff - with a bizarre kick * SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE *Considerable skill . . . a quick fun book to read . . . a lot of talent on display . . . so much fun you're only thinking about what comes on the next page - or in the next book * CEMETERY DANCE *The Nightside novels are a great blending of Lovecraft and Holmes. [Agents of Light and Darkness] is an action-packed thriller, a delightful private eye investigative fantasy tale * MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW *Great urban fantasy * BOOKBROWSER *Readers who prefer their gore with huge melodramatic flourishes and a side of slyly amusing repartee will find John Taylor at least the equal of Jim Butcher's Chicago wizard PI Harry Dresden * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group Fathomfolk
Book Synopsis''Prepare to be engulfed. Chan has superbly created a world as real and complex as our own, where oppression has no easy solutions and there is no success without sacrifice. Fast-paced action combined with true social depth make this an unforgettable, must-read fantasy''Shelley Parker-ChanRevolution is brewing in the semi-submerged city of Tiankawi, between humans and the fathomfolk who live in its waters. This gloriously imaginative debut fantasy, inspired by East Asian mythology and ocean folk tales, is a novel of magic, rebellion and change.***The Instant Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller *** Welcome to Tiankawi - shining pearl of human civilization and a safe haven for those fleeing civil unrest. Or at least, that''s how it first appears. But in the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down from shining towers and aerial walkways on the fathomfolk - sirens, seawitches, kelpies and kappas - who live in the polluted waters below.For half-siren Mira, promotion to captain of the border guard means an opportunity to help her downtrodden people. But if earning the trust and respect of her human colleagues wasn''t hard enough, everything Mira has worked towards is put in jeopardy when Nami, a know-it-all water dragon and fathomfolk princess - is exiled to the city, under Mira''s watch. When extremists sabotage a city festival, violence erupts, as does the clampdown on fathomfolk rights. Both Nami and Mira must decide if the cost of change is worth paying, or if Tiankawi should be left to drown.''A vivid, textured tale of migration, prejudice and change. Wonderful and breathtaking''Aliette de Bodard''Life is better down with the fathomfolk. I was dazzled by this novel, which has as many turns as the tide, and hope to see much more of this world and this author''Sarah Rees Brennan ''A richly envisioned world and finely crafted tale, Fathomfolk is a luxurious and thrilling story full of political intrigue, heart-wrenching characters and edge-of-your seat tension. A glittering and magical novel from a glorious new voice in fantasy'' Bea Fitzgerald''From the glittering city heights to the criminal underbelly on the seafloor, the world of Fathomfolk feels deeply plausible and satisfyingly complex. If you want scheming sirens and snarky sea dragons then this is the book for you''Thomas D. Lee''Fathomfolk is a compelling tale about cultures colliding, set against a city backdrop that feels familiar yet fresh. Eliza Chan deftly and compassionately writes about the depths we''ll plunge to, to change our world''G. V. Anderson, World Fantasy Award winner ''A thrilling, incisive fantasy of diaspora and dragons, Fathomfolk is an unmissable debut. if you''re hungry for a beautiful Southeast Asian influenced fantasy with razor-sharp edges, this book is for you''Tasha Suri''Eliza Chan''s Fathomfolk has all the feels-furious, bittersweet and heart wrenching. Gripping to the last page, the story stayed with me long after I finished the book. A tour de force!''A. Y. Chao ''Gloriously imagined and full of heart'' Claire North ''Eliza Chan is not just a writer; she is storyteller. In her deft hand Fathomfolk bursts with complex relationships, original world building, and timeless questions. With the confidence and command of a seasoned master, Chan weaves a riveting tale which seized me from the first word and did not let go until the end. A triumph of imagination, birthed from the mind of one who loves stories and knows how to tell them well''Tobi Ogundiran''A thrilling tale set in a unique and inventive fantasy world peppered with East Asian and Southeast Asian myth and lore. With complex, daring characters and layered storytelling, Chan''s heartfelt and nuanced exploration of diaspora survival will resonate deeply with readers''June CL Tan*A No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller as published by the Sunday Times in the 7th April 2024 issue.
£17.09
Orion Publishing Co Confounding Oaths
Book SynopsisA nobleman must work with a dashing soldier to save his sister from a mystical bargain gone awry in this irresistible Regency romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material - perfect for fans of Bridgerton.It is the year 1815 and Mr. John Caesar is determined to help his younger sister, Mary, successfully enter London society. A high-stakes endeavour at the best of times, this task is made slightly more difficult by his family''s non-traditional background, the pernicious whims of the ton, and the ever-present complication of living in a world full of scheming fairies and capricious gods. When Mary is cursed by the fair folk, John sets out to save her. This choice throws him into the path of Captain Orestes James - the handsome up-from-the-ranks hero of Wellington''s armies - and his ragtag band of misfits.Together, they must venture into a vicious world of fey bargains and sacrificial magic as they draw ever closer to rescuing
£18.00
Transworld Forge of the High Mage
Book SynopsisAfter decades of warfare, Malazan forces are now close to consolidating the Quon Talian mainland. Yet it is at this moment that Emperor Kellanved orders a new campaign far to the north: the invasion of Falar.Since the main Malazan armies are otherwise engaged in Quon Tali, a collection of orphaned units and broken squads has been brought together under Fist Dujek - himself recovering from the loss of an arm - to fight this new campaign. A somewhat rag-tag army, joined by a similarly motley fleet under the command of the Emperor himself.There are however those who harbour doubts regarding the stewardship of Kellanved and his cohort Dancer, and as the Malazan force heads north, it encounters an unlooked-for and most unwelcome threat - unspeakable and born of legend, it has woken and will destroy all who stand in its way. Most appalled by this is Tayschrenn, the untested High Mage of the Empire. He is all-too aware of the true nature of this ancient horror - and his own
£10.44
Snowbooks Ltd RONIN 47
Book SynopsisRebellion. Rebirth. Retaliation. Revenge. The year is 2121, and the apocalypse has been and gone. Amidst the ruins of the old world, what is left of the human race fights for survival against the gigantic, hyper-evolved Kaiju. Humanity's most effective weapons against the monsters are the colossal Mechs developed by the Guardian Programme. YOU are Commander Oishi, a Samurai-class mech-pilot and leader of Phoenix Squad, operating out of Ako Base in the Philippine Sea. When an act of appalling betrayal condemns your fellow warriors to death, it is up to you to pursue the traitor and avenge them. But with the Earth now under the dominion of the colossal Kaiju, what hope do you have? RONIN 47 is an interactive science fiction novel, inspired by the Legend of the Forty-Seven Ronin from Japan. YOU decide which route to take, which perils to risk, and which of the monstrous creatures and rogue robots you will meet along the way to fight. But whether you succeed in your quest and avenge the deaths of your fellow Samurai-pilots, or succumb to the rampaging kaiju, will be down to the choices YOU make. YOU are RONIN 47!
£23.75
And Other Stories Split Tooth
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the 2023-2024 Gordon Burn Prize Longlisted for the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner of the 2019 Indigenous Voices Award for Published Prose in English Fact can be as strange as fiction. It can also be as dark, as violent, as rapturous. In the end, there may be no difference between them. An Inuk girl grows up in Nunavut, Canada, in the 1970s. She knows joy, and friendship, and parents' love. She knows boredom, and listlessness, and bullying. She knows the tedium of the everyday world, and the raw, amoral power of the ice and sky, the seductive energy of the animal world. She knows the ravages of alcohol, and violence at the hands of those she should be able to trust. She sees the spirits that surround her, and the immense power that dwarfs all of us. When she becomes pregnant, she must navigate all this. In this acclaimed debut novel - haunting, brooding, exhilarating, and tender all at once - Tanya Tagaq explores the grittiest features of a small Arctic town and the electrifying proximity of the worlds of animals and of myth.Trade Review'Tagaq's surreal meld of poetry and prose transmutes the Arctic's boundless beauty, intensity, and desolation into a wrenching contemporary mythology.' The New Yorker ---- 'Though the protagonist's coming-of-age story, generously and lovingly documented by Tagaq, is the anchor, Split Tooth is not a book that can be fully absorbed in one sitting. It's possible to sink deeper and deeper into the narrative with each successive reading. Like a smirking teenager, Split Tooth blithely gives typical literary expectations the finger, daring us to see and experience narrative as chaotic, emotional, and deeply instinctive. And it succeeds.' Quill and Quire ---- 'A raw, powerful voice breathes fresh air into traditional Inuit folklore to create a modern tale of mythological proportions.' Kirkus ---- '[Split Tooth] straddles the line between memoir and fiction, prose and poetry, magic and harsh reality. . . [and] is infused with Tagaq's intimate knowledge of life in the Arctic.' Oprah Magazine ---- '[A] forceful coming-of-age tale.' Toronto Life magazine ---- 'In [Tanya Tagaq]'s forthcoming novel, Split Tooth, there's a chapter called "Ritual" that is such a distillation of childhood magic and refuge that it made me feel like I was reading Tove Jansson or Roald Dahl for the first time.' Sean Michaels ---- 'Tanya Tagaq has written a book that should re-arrange the reader's mind and very being in her astounding Split Tooth. She uses the narrative arc of a coming of age story to tell of coming of age in a northern, indigenous community that includes close experience of abuse, village violence, colonial exploitation, and also close kin ties, birth, death, a knowing of how we are really fed, an awareness of how small life can be, and how large ... I look forward to putting this book in people's hands.' Rick Simonson, owner of Elliott Bay Book Company ---- 'In simplest terms, Split Tooth is a punch to the throat...a stellar first novel; an incredible work of Canadian, indigenous, and world literatures.' PopMatters ---- 'Tagaq has broken a new trail for all future Inuit writers to tread upon, describing the lived world of an Inuk child with writing that is breathtaking and singular...With this work Tagaq has reshaped what Inuit literature is... it is impossible to stop reading. It is delicious. And offers a new way forward for Inuit authors.' Inuit Art Quarterly
£13.49
Quercus Publishing That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At
Book Synopsis'Kimberly Lemming is doing god's work, I swear. Finally, well written, funny, steamy (the sex scenes, whoa) fantasy romance with heroines who look like me. Finally!' Amazon reviewAnyone else ever thrown a drink at someone's head, only to miss entirely and hit a stranger behind them? Then have that stranger fall madly in love with you because it turned out that drink you threw was a love potion? No, just me? Well, damn.Dealing with a pirate ship full of demons that just moved into town was hard enough. Now on top of it, I have to convince a werewolf that I'm not his fated mate, he's just drugged. Easier said than done.Though I have to say, having a gorgeous man show up and do all of your chores while telling you you're beautiful isn't the worst thing to happen to a girl.'[P]erfect entertainment for my stressed out brain, and I was definitely rooting for those two wacky kids to have their HEA' Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonTrade ReviewThe one thing you can expect from Lemming is superb banter, humor, and sexy time. I thought I was going to be able to just read a few pages before bed, nope I devoured book 2 * Goodreads review *Lighthearted, spicy as hell, and legitimately laugh-out-loud funny, I would absolutely recommend for anyone looking to escape for a couple of hours into a romantic romp involving cheese puns, banter, and even a giant lobster! * Goodreads review *This book, this series. Phenomenal. A perfect blend of a modern girl in a fantasy world * Amazon review (of the US edition) *One of the freshest voices in fantasy romance! This book has it all: spice, humor, and a world I want to get lost in! * Katee Robert on THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND SAVED A DEMON *
£9.49
Cornerstone The Call of the Void
Book SynopsisWar is building. Blood is spilling. And the gods are not pleased.Casia has survived her brother's attempts to crush her but the battle is just beginning. Bitter, wounded and carrying the curse of a dark upper-god, she journeys north to the elven court in search of allies.The Court of Moreth holds knowledge, secrets - and power. The kind of power that could shift everything in her favour. But only if she can survive it.Elander is losing his court, powers and divinity. But he's determined to stand behind Casia and bring his ancient, changeable allies to her side. He lost her once. He won't do it again.His devotion to her may be what destroys him.And when that destruction comes, it could change their entire world.
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group Fathomfolk
Book Synopsis''An unforgettable, must-read fantasy'' Shelley Parker-ChanRevolution is brewing in the semi-submerged city of Tiankawi, between humans and the fathomfolk - sirens, sea witches, kelpies, and kappas - who live in its waters. This debut fantasy inspired by East Asian mythology and watery folk tales is perfect for fans of Jade City, The Bone Shard Daughter and House of Earth and Blood.Welcome to Tiankawi - shining pearl of human civilization and a safe haven for those fleeing civil unrest. Or at least, that''s how it first appears. But in the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down from shining towers and aerial walkways on the fathomfolk - sirens, seawitches, kelpies and kappas - who live in the polluted waters below.For half-siren Mira, promotion to captain of the border guard means an opportunity to help her downtrodden people. But if earning the trust and respect of her human colleagues wasn''t hard enough, everything Mira has worked towards is put in jeopardy when Nami, a know-it-all water dragon - fathomfolk royalty - is exiled to the city. When extremists sabotage the annual boat race, violence erupts, as does the clampdown on fathomfolk rights. Both Nami and Mira must decide if the cost of change is worth paying, or if Tiankawi should be left to drown.
£9.49
Titan Books Ltd Conan: Blood of the Serpent
Book SynopsisMercenary, thief, soldier, usurper... CONAN OF CIMMERIA As sword for hire for a mercenary troop, Conan finds himself in Sukhmet, a filthy backwater town south of the River Styx considered "the arse-end of Stygia." Serving in the company known as Zarallo's Free Companions, he fights alongside soldiers of fortune from Zingara, Koth, Shem, and other lands-a hard-handed band of killers loyal to anyone who pays them well. In a Sukhmet tavern he encounters one soldier in particular-Valeria of the Red Brotherhood, a veteran of freebooters with whom Conan also sailed, launching raids out of the Barachan Isles on the Western Sea. Valeria's reputation is that of a deadly swordswoman, a notoriety she quickly proves to be accurate. When she runs afoul of an exiled Stygian noble, however, things take a deadly turn, embroiling them both in the schemes of a priest of the serpent god Set. The first new Conan novel in more than a decade, Blood of the Serpent leads directly into one of Robert E. Howards's most famous sword-and-sorcery adventures, "Red Nails." As a bonus feature that story, as well, is included in this volume.Trade Review"Exceptionally fast-paced, with lots packed in .. If Titan is giving us a new era of Conan books, high-octane with life-or-death stakes, then I'm in."-British Fantasy Society "This volume delivers an engaging and approachable new adventure along with one of the very best of the classic stories."-GrimDark Magazine Praise for Conan and Robert E. Howard: "Howard's writing seems so highly charged with energy that it nearly gives off sparks."-Stephen King "In Howard's grim and all too realistic view, the barbarians are always at the gate, and once a culture allows itself to grow soft, decadent or simply neglectful, it will be swept away by the primitive and ruthless."-Michael Dirda, The Washington Post "I read books, and I dreamed of Mars, and the planets in those books, and of the Hyborian Age of Robert E. Howard's Conan books..."-George R. R. Martin, author of A Game of Thrones "I adore these books. Howard had a gritty, vibrant style-broadsword writing that cut its way to the heart, with heroes who are truly larger than life."-David Gemmell, author of Legend "Those of us who believed in Conan at the right moment in our lives never stop believing. We might not grow up to become him, but we never grow out of him, either."-Stephen Graham Jones, author of The Only Good Indians "Howard was a true storyteller-one of the first, and certainly among the best, you'll find in heroic fantasy."-Charles de Lint, author of The Wild Wood and The Onion Girl Praise for S.M. Stirling: "Utterly engaging. This is unquestionably Steve Stirling's best work to date, a page-turner that is certain to win the author legions of new readers and fans."-George R. R. Martin on Island in the Sea of Time "Stirling combines complex, believable characters, meticulous research, and a fascinating setup to produce a book you won't want to-and won't be able to-put down. An outstanding piece of work."-Harry Turtledove on Island in the Sea of Time "The novel's dual themes-myth and technology-should appeal to both fantasy and hard SF readers as well as to techno-thriller fans."-Publishers Weekly on Dies the Fire "Fans of apocalyptical thrillers like Stephen King's The Stand will find Dies the Fire absolutely riveting...a fantastic epic work."-Midwest Book Review "[A] richly realized story of swordplay and intrigue."-Entertainment Weekly on the novels of The Change "Richly detailed...His descriptions of beauty and horror, giv[e] this work a broad emotional palette."-Publishers Weekly on the New York Times bestseller The Sea Peoples "Strong characterizations, high historical scholarship, superior narrative technique, excellent battle scenes..."-Booklist for On the Oceans of Eternity
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Burnings
Book Synopsis‘I was mesmerised’ LAURA SHEPPERSON, Sunday Times bestselling author of The HeroinesTrade Review‘I was mesmerised by The Burnings and its heroines. I highly recommend this brilliant and compelling novel to all lovers of historical fiction.’ Laura Shepperson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Heroines ‘A gothic gem. Tense, delicate writing. Lace woven with steel threads.’ Judges of the HWA Dorothy Dunnett Competition ‘The best new talent from the North of England . . . This year’s winners show that the next generation of creative talent has the potential to help us re-frame a post-pandemic world and better understand ourselves and our society.’ Katy Shaw, Partner in the Northern Writers’ Awards 2020 ‘The Burnings is a beautifully written re-imagining of the North Berwick witch trials with clever and tantalising glimpses into the cross-over between witchcraft and lived experience in 16th-century Scotland.’ S.G. MacLean, author of The Bookseller of Inverness 'This gripping, vividly evoked novel takes the reader to the dark heart of the sixteenth century witch hunts. Witchcraft, espionage and the deadly world of the royal court fuse into a compelling, unforgettable narrative. A stunning debut.'Tracy Borman, author of The King’s Witch
£999.99
Hodder & Stoughton A Curse For True Love: the thrilling final book
Book SynopsisTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts. Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.Trade ReviewI absolutely adore Stephanie Garber's writing-the worlds she creates are just so magical and the perfect escape. I honestly think I could rave about her books and the world she's created for hours * Glamour *Stephanie Garber's writing is so magical, inventive and engrossing that these characters will live on in readers' memories for years to come * CultureFly *
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Pan Macmillan The Atlas Complex
Book SynopsisThe Atlas Complex marks the much-anticipated, heart-shattering conclusion in Olivie Blake's trilogy that began with the internationally bestselling dark academic phenomenon, The Atlas Six.Only the extraordinary are chosen. Only the cunning survive.An explosive return to the library leaves the six Alexandrians vulnerable to the lethal terms of their recruitment.Old alliances quickly fracture as the initiates take opposing strategies as to how to deal with the deadly bargain they have so far failed to uphold. Those who remain with the archives wrestle with the ethics of their astronomical abilities; elsewhere, an unlikely pair partner to influence politics on a global stage.And still the outside world mobilizes to destroy them — while the Caretaker himself, Atlas Blakely, may yet succeed with a plan foreseen to have world-ending stakes. It’s a race to survive as the six Society recruits are faced with the question of what they're willing to betray for limitless power — and who will be destroyed along the way.Discover the stunning finale to The Atlas Six trilogy that fans are dying to read'Desperately excited to be emotionally devastated' - @literamie'I never want the series to end but I need answers!' - @thelibraryofdais'Until I have a copy of the book in my hands, I will not know peace' - @vivafalastinleen'Words can't express how excited I am' - @joereadsTrade ReviewThe Atlas Six introduces six of the most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library, and then sets them against one another in a series of stunning betrayals and reversals. As much a delicious contest of wit, will, and passion as it is of magic, this book is half mystery, half puzzle, and wholly a delight -- Holly Black, author of Book of Night on The Atlas SixLethally smart. Filled with a cast of brilliantly realized characters, each entangled with one another in torturously delicious ways, The Atlas Six will grip you by the throat and refuse to let go. Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent -- Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights on The Atlas SixThe Atlas Six will thrill those who love twisted plots, twisted relationships, and morally grey characters ready to kill for knowledge and power. Dark, ambitious, and engaging -- H. G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter on The Atlas SixBlake brilliantly uses fantasy trappings, and plenty of cliff hangers and twists, to tell a story that leaves readers questioning everything they believe to be true in the world she has created -- Library Journal on The Atlas Paradox
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Pan Macmillan Kushiels Avatar
Book SynopsisJacqueline Carey was born in 1964. After receiving BA degrees in psychology and English literature, she embarked on a writing career and published various short stories. Kushiel's Dart and Kushiel's Chosen are the first two volumes in her Kushiel's Legacy trilogy.Trade ReviewA cult classic deserving of its devotees. Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. A tangled web of politics and desire, the Kushiel’s Legacy trilogy is a modern classic. Phédre and Joscelin’s story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow -- Olivie Blake, bestselling author of The Atlas SixThe promise of Kushiel’s Dart, the first volume of Carey’s immense trilogy set in a skewed Renaissance world, is more than realized in this splendid conclusion . . . Effortlessly rich in adventurous incident, with a huge cast of well-defined characters, this poignant and robust story will appeal to both fantasy lovers and fans of erotic romance -- Publishers WeeklyThis exquisitely piercing love story will take its readers on an unbelievable sensual journey. With its unique characters, history and plot, Jacqueline Carey’s stunning Terre d’Ange trilogy concludes in an emotionally charged tale seasoned with explicit scenes of love and sacrifice -- Romantic TimesCarey dismantles standard notions of both magic and mortality to produce a long, complex saga worthy of the field’s best writer on such a scale, George R. R. Martin -- LocusCarey’s lush, sensuous prose again makes her heroine’s story a savoury feast for mind and heart -- Booklist starred review
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Pan Macmillan Before We Say Goodbye
Book SynopsisThe million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s poignant Before We Say Goodbye, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary, secret time travel offering. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family, and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks and there are rules to follow. Travellers must have visited the cafe previously and most importantly, must return to the present in the time it takes for their coffee to go cold.In the tradition of Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, readers are introduced to a new set of visitors:- The husband with something important left to say- The woman who couldn&rs
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HarperCollins Publishers Dungeons Dragons Dungeon Club Time to Party
Book SynopsisThe party continues but the problems get bigger in the second instalment of this original Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma.Olivia loves being the Dungeon Master of her after-school club, creating a world with magic and epic battles with adventure around every corner. She's always felt at home in her game, but now with new members and new plotlines her world has gotten more complicated than ever.It doesn't help when Olivia's older sister, Lu, comes home from college and brushes off all Olivia's hard work, telling her to get real. A seed of doubt is planted, and suddenly the colourful world of her game starts to fade around her. Will Olivia be able to keep everything from changing, or will the party fall apart?
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Hodder & Stoughton The City of Stardust
Book SynopsisCurses are made to be broken.THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''A DARK DREAM . . . WELCOME TO THE CITY OF STARDUST. ENJOY - AND ALSO BEWARE. THIS FAIRY TALE IS DEADLY'' LAINI TAYLOR Filled with magic, stardust, and a shockingly dark heart, this is a stunning standalone fantasy perfect for fans of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Starless Sea and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. For centuries, Everlys have seen their brightest and best disappear, taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Their tormentor is a woman named Penelope, who never ages, never grows sick - and never forgives a debt. Ten years ago, Violet Everly''s mother left to break the curse, and never returned. Now Violet must find her mother, or she will be taken in her place. Her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, ficTrade ReviewA dark dream of a novel, Georgia Summers's debut is like a sweet shop - an elegant, mysterious one - full of all my favorite things: a grand old house, strange magic, deep lore, a family curse, a cabal, a globe criss-crossing heroine, otherworldly beings, and a new mythos that feels both timeless and original. Welcome to The City of Stardust. Enjoy - and also beware. This fairy tale is deadly * Laini Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Strange the Dreamer *A story as darkly wondrous as midnight. Summers brilliantly takes our yearning to open doors to magical new worlds, and twists it into a seductively vicious dream of darkness, blood, and winged horrors. When monsters must be satiated, there is no escaping the choices between love and betrayal; survival and sacrifice. Enthralling to the last page * Shelley Parker-Chan, Sunday Times bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun *In opening The City of Stardust, you enter a Gaiman-esque otherworld of scheming scholars and soul-stealing gods, where a daughter's quest to understand her mother's absence is as compelling as her fight against an ancient curse. The ghost of the city undone by pride and a broken promise haunts every page of this memorable and accomplished debut * Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong *The City of Stardust opens with a haunting prologue that weaves as enchanting a spell as any of the terrible and wonderful magic in the book, and it just gets better from there. Summers' debut is a dark, gorgeous tale of curses, gods and monsters, with the love and loyalty of family at its heart * Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches *Georgia Summers's fascinating debut, The City of Stardust, draws readers into a compelling story full of magic, curses, keys, and stories. It asks what we would do to break a curse, to close a door, or to open one. Readers who loved The Starless Sea or The Ten Thousand Doors of January will also love this darkly magical book * Kat Howard, author of the Unseen World duology *In this darkly gorgeous tale of yearning and curses, Summers explores the terrible and wonderful power of love in its many forms - enduring, loyal, selfish, toxic, destructive - and what happens when betrayal and survival are but two sides of the same coin. Utterly mesmerising * A. Y. Chao, Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal *A starry tale of curses, gods and scholars that glitters with magic. Beautifully spellbinding. I never wanted to leave the City of Stardust! * M. A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood *A spellbinding and mesmerising tale intricately crafted with writing that glitters. The City of Stardust is like reading V. E. Schwab for the first time - and it's a story that will stay with me for years to come * Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen *An intoxicating story redolent of Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea * The Bookseller *A stunning clarion call of a debut novel that dwells in curses, magic, and gods as it explores the effects of love and betrayal * LoveReading *There's a young girl fighting an ancient family curse, a tremendously chilly villain, and the gothicky atmosphere of corridors and libraries is invigorated by a sweeping trans-continental narrative. Want more? How about monsters, magic, a quest and a mystery? A hugely promising debut; beautifully written as well * Daily Mail *A fantastic slice of escapism that you will not be able to stop yourself from gobbling up - it is an absorbing, stunning, beautifully written book with a magic and dark undercurrent * The Debut Digest *There's a young girl fighting an ancient family curse, a tremendously chilly villain, and the gothicky atmosphere of corridors and libraries is invigorated by a sweeping trans-continental narrative. Want more? How about monsters, magic, a quest and a mystery? A hugely promising debut; beautifully written as well * Daily Mail *A fantastic slice of escapism that you will not be able to stop yourself from gobbling up - it is an absorbing, stunning, beautifully written book with a magic and dark undercurrent * The Debut Digest *The City of Stardust is a love letter to every reader who has ever seen the monsters and betrayals of a fantastical land, but still felt the pull of desire in their heart to go there. It is a story which indulges this urge on every page, rewarding curiosity, and exploring what happens when we follow the best - and worst of our imaginations. * The Herald *Full of twists and turns, you can hear the uneasy tick of the clock counting down your days with each page of this deliciously dark and dangerous debut. A spellbinding trip into the world of fantasy * Heat *Whether Georgia Summers' next book is set within the same universe or an entirely new world, if it's as beautifully written, intricately plotted and atmospheric as this one, it'll be another work of pure magic * Culturefly *An ambitious debut * The Guardian *
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Dialogue Filthy Rich Vampires Three Queens
Book SynopsisAll magic will die, and with it, all who carry it. Every last one of us... Twilight meets Gossip Girl in the steamiest, most addictive, most talked-about vampire book of the year by million-copy bestselling authorand TikTok sensation Geneva Lee.As the Winter Solstice falls, Thea Melbourne and Julian Rousseaux return to the social season. Now, with their bond at its strongest - and most irresistibly intense - they face new deadly tests as the vampire elite will stop at nothing to tear them apart.Until Thea receives devastating news that leads them to the ancient, winding streets of Venice, where Julian''s past beckons - along with the monster he once was.As forgotten magic stirs in Thea''s blood, Julian has no choice but to confront his demons, or he risks losing Thea forever.Because peril dances in the shadows as a deadly threat rises. One that could shatter their world, their families, and even each other ... unless they''re willing to pay the price.READERS ARE OBSESSED''With this instalment in the Filthy Rich Vampires world, Geneva Lee has established herself as a reigning goddess of fantasy romance. I am in AWE of where she took this world - especially in that AMAZING THIRD ACT!! And all of these intriguing, incredible characters'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES. I don''t want it to end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Let me just say this book sent me through a rollercoaster of emotions. ESPECIALLY TOWARDS THE VERY END. SOBBING'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow, the third book in this series is just wow. It''s full of so many twists and turns that I didn''t see coming but the end. Wow, all I''ve got to say is don''t mess with Thea because she''s deadly now'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''All the feels... I mean, all of them! I flipping lovedddddd this book. There was so much to uncover. I desired no other ending, no other beginning. It was perfection!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Okay, I''m sorry but why did this book hit so hard??? The spice, the drama, the lore???'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''My jaw is completely unhinged! Thanks to Geneva Lee I''ll be dragging my jaw until further notice. This book definitely took a turn I didn''t see coming at all!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins The Adventures of Amina AlSirafi
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Penguin Books Ltd The Familiar
Book SynopsisAN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A richly imagined, intricate tale of magic and intrigue' DEBORAH HARKNESS, #1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches 'Riveting... Leigh Bardugo's characters are so three dimensional you want to reach through the page' DIANA GABALDON, #1 bestselling author of Outlander 'A wonderful, transporting ride through history... a deeply romantic novel' KATHERINE ARDEN, bestselling author of The Bear and The Nightingale ----- FATE CAN BE CHANGED. CURSES CAN BE BROKEN. In a shabby house in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil. But when her scheming mistress discovers her scullion is hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to win over the royal court. Determined to seize this chance to better her fortunes, Luzia plunges into a
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Hodder & Stoughton The Land of Lost Things: the Top Ten Bestseller
Book Synopsis*** THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER ***Twice upon a time - for that is how some stories should continue . . .'Book lovers and fans of John Connolly will not be disappointed by this remarkable standalone novel' INDEPENDENT'Will wholly satisfy fans of The Book of Lost Things. The tale is fully immersed in the otherworld of fantasy and fairytale... the novel is also a quietly profound journey to the heart of the human condition' IRISH TIMES'This can be read as a standalone, and may well prove as popular as its predecessor' GUARDIAN Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to Phoebe the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world. But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard. Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres. Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres's childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting. To the Land of Lost Things.For anyone who loved THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS and for all readers who enjoy dark, beautifully written fables that explore the heart of the human condition: love, loyalty and sacrifice.'A unique and compelling journey' DAILY MAIL'Dark and beautiful' HEAT'Captivating... he's certainly spun more gold with The Land of Lost Things' SUNDAY BUSINESS POST'A rollicking adventure... Connolly is such a skilled storyteller that you can't help being swept along' IRISH INDEPENDENT'This dark fairy tale, sequel to The Book of Lost Things (2006), speaks volumes about a mother's devotion [...] A feat of imagination' KIRKUS'I've been waiting for this book for over 15 years and it is everything I hoped it would be and more. Simply breathtaking' MARK BILLINGHAMTrade ReviewThe long awaited sequel to The Book Of Lost Things returns to a magical world of enchantedplants, talking animals and gorgeously crafted myth and legend . . . a truly enchanted world. Beautiful -- Deirdre O'Brien * Best *Dark and beautiful * Heat *Nearly two decades after enchanting a generation of readers with The Book Of Lost Things, Irish writer John Connolly is revisiting his richly dark fairyland . . . Time here is twistier than the gnarly old trees and roots in the forests of our nightmares. Connolly manages to give a subtle nod to the post-pandemic era while reaching out and embracing modern readers from beyond the page. If fairy stories help people confront and come to terms with universal themes of love, loss, grief and fear, then this is a timely and comforting sequel . . . Book lovers and fans of John Connolly will not be disappointed by this remarkable standalone novel * Independent *AT LAST we have a sequel to The Book Of Lost Things, Connolly's standout lyrical fantasy from 17 years ago . . . A unique and compelling journey -- Jamie Buxton * Daily Mail *A return to the world of The Book of Lost Things by the award-winning author of the Charlie Parker crime thrillers. This can be read as a standalone, and may well prove as popular as its predecessor, but probably will appeal most to those who are not regular fantasy readers -- Lisa Tuttle * Guardian *Captivating . . . Connolly spins more gold from dark fairy tale world . . . with The Land of Lost Things * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *A rollicking adventure . . . Connolly is such a skilled storyteller that you can't help being swept along -- Darragh McManus * Irish Independent *'Will wholly satisfy fans of The Book of Lost Things. The tale is fully immersed in the otherworld of fantasy and fairytale . . . the novel is also a quietly profound journey to the heart of the human condition -- Declan Burke * The Irish Times *A gripping tale, which again demonstrates Connolly's masterful storytelling flair * Hot Press *A magical, absorbing read, in places comic, in others horrifying . . . Connolly uses fantasy to explore reality . . . Central to the novel is reading and its importance, together with the escapism books offer us. It's a dark and dangerous fairy tale, where awful things happen, but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love. Ultimately, it's a story of hope -- Tina Neylon * Irish Examiner *
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Quaintrell Publishings Court of Assassins: (The Ranger Archives: Book 1)
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Random House USA Inc Dragons of Deceit: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume
Book SynopsisMargaret Weis and Tracy Hickman return to the unforgettable world of the New York Times bestselling Dragonlance series as a new heroine—desperate to restore her beloved father to life—sets off on a quest to change time.“I love Dragonlance and I love Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Plain and simple. Their books are my favorite fantasy series of all time.”—Joe ManganielloDestina Rosethorn—as her name implies—believes herself to be a favored child of destiny. But when her father dies in the War of the Lance, she watches her carefully constructed world come crashing down. She loses not only her beloved father but also the legacy he has left her: the family lands and castle. To save her father, she hatches a bold plan—to go back in time and prevent his death.First, she has to secure the Device of Time Journeying, last known to be in the possession of the spirited kender Tasslehoff Burrfoot. But to change time, she’ll need another magical artifact—the most powerful and dangerous artifact ever created. Destina’s quest takes her from the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin to the town of Solace and beyond, setting in motion a chain of disastrous events that threaten to divert the course of the River of Time, alter the past, and forever change the future.
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Bloomsbury Publishing USA House of Sky and Breath
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Orion Publishing Co A Curse of Crows
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light
Book SynopsisDEAD END RETURNSContact tablets and teleportation circles across the world have stopped functioning. Now, Rudeus and his allies gather at the Superd village, where a powerful subjugation patrol aims to take them out. The third North God Kalman, the former Sword God Gal Farion, and the Ogre God Marta march among their ranks. Rudeus?s team puts their lives on the line in this ultimate clash of the world?s most mighty warriors!
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man
Book SynopsisEND OF THE BATTLE, START OF THE WARSuspecting the oni princess who ruled over the defeated Chimera Clausen was the offspring of a high-level demon, Mira entrusts Kagura with the investigation. Meanwhile, the pint-sized summoner returns to Solomon to make her report…and get a little R&R with Mariana! But when the investigation reveals the demon mastermind is now after the Oni?s Sealed Casket, Mira, along with three other Wise Men, must rush to thwart the enemy?s schemes once again…
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Galley Beggar Press Malarkoi
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Simon & Schuster The Demon Spirit
Book SynopsisIn book two of the DemonWars Saga, Elbryan and Pony fervently hope that the tide of darkness is at last receding from the land of Corona—but if evil is on the retreat why are hordes of goblins and bloody-capped powries slashing their way ever deeper into civilized lands?A sinister threat now looms over Corona for the power of the demon dactyl was not entirely vanquished by the sacrifice of the monk Avelyn Desbris. Instead, its darkness has infiltrated the most sacred of places—as a once-admired spiritual leader rededicates his life to the most vicious, most insidious revenge against the forces of good. There may be no stopping the spread of malignant evil. In book two of the DemonWars Saga #1 New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore returns in what Booklist calls “a gripping story…some of his best work.”Trade Review“An enthralling epic adventure.”—Terry Brooks“Wild adventure, unique magic, stunning suspense, and forgettable characters.”—James Rollins, bestselling author of the Sigma Force series and The Starless Crown
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Orion Publishing Co Breaking Hel
Book SynopsisBefore iron helmets and steel swords, when dragons roamed the world, was an age of bronze and stone, when the Gods walked the earth, and people lived in terror. In this era a scribe, a warlord, a dancer, a mute insect and a child should have no chance against the might of the bickering gods and their cruel games. But the gods themselves are old, addicted to their own games of power, and now their fates may lie in the hands of mere mortals . . .The third in this original, visceral epic series weaving together the mythologies of a dozen pantheons of gods and heroes to create something new and magical, this tale of the revolt against the tyranny which began in Against All Gods is a must-read from a master of the fantasy genre.****Praise for Miles Cameron:''Utterly, utterly brilliant. A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his ga
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Vertical Inc. The Dawn Of The Witch 5 (light Novel)
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Ize Press Tomb Raider King, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisJooheon’s feud with Kiera Clark comes to a head when she lures him out with hostages. But as he braces for a fight, Irene steps forward. Kiera kidnapped her family, and now it’s personal! War vs. Bankruptcy—who will emerge victorious in the showdown between two terrifying women?
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Cornerstone The Nightmare Before Kissmas
Book SynopsisDiscover your next seasonal spicy romance fix with this magical royal romcom that sees Christmas and Halloween collide, perfect for fans of My Roommate is A Vampire and Red, White and Royal Blue. 'I couldn't put it down! Made me smile the whole way through.' 5-star reader review-----Two royal princes, one fake competition but will it be trickor treat?Coal might be the Prince of Christmas but, honestly, he'd rather skip it this year. Wouldn't you when your father, the reigning Santa, has turned it into nothing more than the family's latest PR stunt?But even Coal couldn't predict his father's latest move announcing Coal's engagement (much to his surprise) to his best friend, Princess Iris of Easter, to unite their families for the perfect holiday photo moment. When a rival arrives to challenge for the princess' hand, Coal is suddenly face to face with a past mistake: Hex, the deliciously handsome Prince of Halloween. As they spend more and more time together, Coal finds himself d
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Little, Brown & Company If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in
Book SynopsisDespite her noble status, Brigitte contracts with the weakest type of spirit--and on that very same day, the prince publicly breaks off their engagement. No one shows much sympathy towards the once haughty young lady--except for the duke's son, Yuri, who attends the same magic academy. Yuri is feared for his incredible abilities and icy personality, but with him on her side, her fortunes might have changed...
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Ize Press Overgeared Vol. 4
Book SynopsisGrid, joined by Huroi (much to Grid's dismay), is on the hunt for rare special items in a frozen wasteland. He's confident in his new status as The Apostle of Justice, but his hubris could be his downfall as his strength increases, so does the level of the nasty characters that come across his way. Just what kind of monsters and players await our hero?
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Penguin Books Ltd A Court This Cruel and Lovely
Book SynopsisTHE FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES FULL OF ADDICTIVE ROMANCE AND POLITICAL INTRIGUE BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACIA STARKThis slow burn, enemies-to-lovers is perfect for romantasy readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent---------Just hours after humans are born, the gods take what little power we have. In return, they protect our borders from the vicious, merciless fae.The humans who manage to keep their power are known as the corrupt.And they are put to death.When my forbidden power is discovered, I'm forced to flee my tiny village and the life I adore.To survive, I make a desperate bargain with the mercenary. A dark and brooding man.Whose face I have been seeing in my dreams . . .It's agreed that I'll help him into the city. And he'll help me learn to wield the strange, dark power I've always kept hidden.The power that may just be the key to my survival.But the ru
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Sourcebooks Desperate Measures
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Orion Publishing Co Green Rider
Book SynopsisIt''s a race against time to save her country, but it could cost her life . . .Karigan G''ladheon always seems to be getting into fights. But as she trudges through the forest, contemplating her inevitable expulsion from school, a horse bursts through the woodland, rider slumped over its neck with two arrows embedded in his back.As the young man lies dying on the road, he tells her of his mission. He is a Green Rider - one of the legendary messengers of the king - and he has a life or death message that must reach King Zachary. He makes Karigan swear to deliver it, to keep it secret and, with his last breath, warns her to ''beware the shadow man . . .''Pursued by an unknown assassin, Karigan sets out on her path to become a legendary Green Rider herself. Caught up in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand, her simple promise is about to become a race against time . . . and a race for her life . . .
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Little, Brown Book Group The Olympian Affair
Book SynopsisThe fate of the Cinder Spires may be decided by crossed swords in the next exhilarating fantasy adventure in the New York Times bestselling series of noble families, swordplay, and airships.For centuries the Cinder Spires have safeguarded humanity, rising far above the deadly surface world. Within their halls, aristocratic houses rule, developing scientific marvels and building fleets of airships for defence and trade.Now, the Spires hover on the brink of open war.Everyone knows it''s coming. The guns of the great airship fleets that control the skies between the last bastions of humanity will soon speak in anger, and Spire Albion stands alone against the overwhelming might of Spire Aurora''s Armada and its new secret weapon--one capable of destroying the populations of entire Spires.A trading summit at Spire Olympia provides an opportunity for the Spirearch, Lord Albion, to secure alliances that will shape the outcomes of the war, and to that end he dispatches privateer Captain Francis Madison Grimm and the crew of the AMS Predator to bolster the Spirearch''s diplomatic agents.It will take daring, skill, and no small amount of showmanship to convince the world to stand with Spire Albion--assuming that it is not already too late.
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Pan Macmillan Starter Villain: A turbo-charged tale of
Book SynopsisLocus and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi brings us a turbo-charged tale of a family business with a difference - as Charlie discovers when he inherits it. This one comes with a hidden headquarters, minions, talking cats and James Bond-like supervillain rivals.'Starter Villain establishes Scalzi as SF's leading humourist' - SFXWarning: supervillain in training. Risk of world domination.Inheriting his late uncle’s business proves complicated. It’s also way more dangerous than Charlie could ever have imagined. Because his uncle had kept his supervillain status a secret – until now.Divorced and emotionally dependent on his cat, Charlie wasn’t loving life. Although they weren’t close, news of his Uncle Jake's death didn’t help. And that was before Jake’s rivals (seriously vengeful ones) ambushed his funeral. Now Charlie must decide if he should stay stuck in his rut, or step up to take on the business, the enemies, the minions, the hidden volcano lair . . .Even harder to get used to are the sentient, language-using, computer-savvy cats – and the fact that in the organization’s hierarchy, they’re management. If Charlie does say yes, this lifeline could become a death wish. Because there’s much more to being an Evil Mastermind than he suspected. Yet could this also, finally, be his chance to shine?Praise for John Scalzi:‘Hugely enjoyable, intelligent and good-humoured fun’ - The Guardian‘Sheer geeky pleasure from start to finish’ - Financial Times‘An escapist delight’ - The TimesTrade ReviewScalzi's latest is a light-hearted story with a likeable fish-out-of-water protagonist and a lot of very smart cats. There's also a dolphin labor dispute, some truly awful techbros, and a volcano island lair . . . Who could resist? -- Rebecca Roanhorse, author of Black SunLaugh-out-loud funny, intricately plotted and big-hearted enough to touch even the grumpiest cynic, Starter Villain establishes Scalzi as SF's leading humourist * SFX *Prepare to be delighted and surprised * Daily Mail *Satire aplenty . . . Charlie has to handle the lethal machinations of rival villains and also a pod of talking dolphins with militant trade union tendencies in a novel that gleefully skewers the vanity and inanity of a certain kind of plutocrat * The Financial Times *In this clever, fast-paced thriller, Hugo Award winner subverts classic supervillain tropes with equal measures of tongue-in-cheek humor and common sense . . . The result is a breezy and highly entertaining genre send-up * Publishers Weekly *Scalzi again examines tropes in a tale of an ordinary individual being cast into an extraordinary situation with his trademark quick pacing, clever banter, and ability to find humor in desperate situations . . . With a large print run and a clever premise, Scalzi’s latest will appeal to his legion of fans and draw in new ones -- Booklist, starred reviewThis story of snark with a heart reminds readers that the logical conclusion of “dogs have owners, cats have staff” is that cats are management and never let anyone forget it . . . Readers of humorous fantasy are sure to love Scalzi’s latest as much as those cats; it’s also for those who enjoy seeing superhero stories folded, twisted, and mutilated and anyone wishing for a righteous villain lair surrounded by intelligent sharks. Highly recommended -- Library Journal, starred reviewFun, short and tightly plotted -- New Scientist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Fire in the Sky
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Vertical Inc. Katanagatari 4 (paperback)
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