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Little, Brown & Company Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Vol. 3 manga
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Little, Brown & Company Me and My Beast Boss Vol. 3
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£12.24
Little, Brown & Company That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 7
Book SynopsisNews of demon lord Clayman's defeat by Rimuru shakes the Holy Empire of Lubelius to its core, especially since the Chief Knight of their Holy Imperial Guard, Hinata Sakaguchi, had once attacked Rimuru not long ago. In an attempt to avoid total warfare at all costs, Hinata shoulders the blame for all the bloodshed and decides of her own accord to head for Tempest...!
£11.39
Marvel IRON MAN EPIC COLLECTION TEN RINGS TO RULE THE
Book SynopsisIron Man celebrates 100 issues and a return to form in this Epic Collection!It’s time for an upgrade! Iron Man increases his armor’s power as his title gains a powerful new writer: Bill Mantlo. Mantlo’s run delved into Tony Stark’s supporting cast, added a dose of industrial intrigue and brought back iconic adversaries. It begins with accusations of Stark Industries bribing U.S. senators, gets dangerous with the return of Ultimo and reaches fever pitch when an all-new Guardsman comes calling. Next, in the lead-up to issue #100, Sunfire pits heat against iron in the prelude to the return of the Mandarin. Then, the mysterious Madame Masque and the Jack of Hearts enter the fray. And we wrap up with an out-of-this-world battle for Wundagore and a Jack of Hearts solo adventure.COLLECTING: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (1968) #92-114 & ANNUAL (1971) #4 and MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) #44
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Seven Seas Entertainment The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom
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Fairlight Books Milton in Purgatory
Book SynopsisMilton Pitt leads an uneventful life, with a dull job and a secret longing for adventure. One morning, after he is hit by a speeding car, he suffers an out-of-body experience and awakens back in his bedroom. Everything is just the same - that is, except for the bloody footprints leading to the chimney... Is this his chance to lead a better life? Was it just a dream? Or is he simply dead? In this richly inventive and humorous novella, Edward Vass brings the themes of Dante's Divine Comedy 700 years into the future.Trade Review'Smart, funny, and an excellent writer, Edward Vass is the ideal guide for a journey into the beyond' —Dr. Owen Clayton, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, University of Lincoln; 'Edward Vass masterfully interweaves the mundane and the insane, the scatological and the eschatological, the ludicrous and the bathetic' —Jennifer Rushworth, Lecturer in Comparative Literature at University College London and author of books on Dante and Petrarch
£7.59
Marvel Comics MOON KNIGHT FIST OF KHONSHU VOL. 1 LEAVE HOME
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Viento y verdad Wind and Truth
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Marvel NEW XMEN MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION NEW WORLDS
Book SynopsisContinuing Grant Morrison’s Eisner Award-winning run that reinvigorated the X-Men franchise!A riot has broken out in Mutant Town! Xorn, Cyclops and Phoenix head out to quell the violence — but will the task of battling an anti-mutant mob prove more difficult than the X-Men imagined? Meanwhile, Professor X has established an X-Corp office in Paris for mutants in need — and they undertake their first mission after a distress signal is sent out from deep within the Channel Tunnel. But who, or what, is Weapon XII?! Xorn takes the special class into the woods for a lesson they won't soon forget, romantic sparks fly between Scott Summers and Emma Frost, Polaris returns amid the wreckage of Genosha, and the Xavier Mansion is rocked by a shocking murder! Or is everything not quite as it seems?COLLECTING: New X-Men (2001) 127-141
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Little, Brown & Company Last Round Arthurs: Scum Arthur & Heretic Merlin,
Book SynopsisLocal high school prodigy Rintaro Magami's daily life is pretty boring, though not for lack of things to do. He's just...done everything already. In order to kill some time, he deliberately teams up with Luna, the most good-for-nothing girl around, and enters a competition to decide the next successor of the legendary King Arthur. But there's just one problem... Luna pawned off the holy sword Excalibur!
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Into the Deepest Most Unknowable Dungeon Vol. 11
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Pan Macmillan Gifted Talented
Book SynopsisOlivie Blake is the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Alone with You in the Ether, One For My Enemy, Masters of Death, Januaries and Gifted & Talented. As Alexene Farol Follmuth, she is also the author of the young adult rom-coms My Mechanical Romance and Twelfth Knight. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, goblin prince/toddler and rescue pit bull.
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Random House USA Inc Assassin's Apprentice (The Illustrated Edition):
Book SynopsisIn hardcover for the first time ever! A gorgeously illustrated anniversary edition of the book that launched the epic Farseer Trilogy, praised by George R. R. Martin as “fantasy as it ought to be written” and Lin-Manuel Miranda as “an incredible series,” featuring a new foreword by Robin Hobb and ten full-color illustrations. Twenty-five years ago, Robin Hobb’s first novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Thus began a beloved saga spanning multiple series, full of adventure, magic, and sinister plots. To celebrate a quarter-century of wonder, this special edition presents a modern classic as it’s never been seen before: in hardcover, with ten beautiful full-color illustrations by Magali Villeneuve. Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father’s gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz’s blood runs the magic Skill—and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Apprentice “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies . . . a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne.”—Publishers Weekly “This is the kind of book you fall into, and start reading slower as you get to the end, because you don’t want it to be over.”—Steven Brust
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Gallery Books The Deathless One
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Yen Press Game of Familia Vol. 6
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Image Comics East of West The End Times Compendium
Book SynopsisCollecting all ten volumes of the critically acclaimed,New York Timesbestselling series into one massive paperback. This is the world. It is not the one we wanted, but it is the one we deserve. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse roam the Earth, signaling the End Times for humanity, and our best hope for life, lies in DEATH. This compendium tells the entire story of the epic sci-fi/western EAST OF WEST by writer JONATHAN HICKMAN and artist NICK DRAGOTTA. Collects EAST OF WEST #1-45.
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Yen Press Im Quitting Heroing Vol. 8
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Tor Books The Dragon Reborn Book Three of the Wheel of Time
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Yen Press Bungo Stray Dogs The Official Comic Anthology
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Tor Books The Great Hunt
Book SynopsisThe Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!In The Great Hunt, the second novel in Robert Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time(R), Rand al'Thor and his companions set out to retrieve a powerful artifact from The Dark One's Shadowspawn.For centuries, gleemen have told the tales of The Great Hunt of the Horn. So many tales about each of the Hunters, and so many Hunters to tell of...Now the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages. And it is stolen.In pursuit of the thieves, Rand al'Thor is determined to keep the Horn out of the grasp of The Dark One. But he has also learned that he is The Dragon Reborn-the Champion of Light destined to stand against the Shadow time and again. It is a duty and a destiny that requires Rand to uncover and master extrao
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Quercus Publishing The Never List
Book SynopsisA woman's search for her missing sister instead brings her four powerful princes of chaos in this steamy, why-choose romantasy perfect for fans of Bonded by Thorns, Gild and The Serpent and the Wings of Night.For the last six years, the four chaos princes of Lusteros have been in search of a mate to share - one woman who is fated to be the balancing anchor to their infinite power. To find their match, they hold the Choosing Ceremony, bringing together the most eligible women in the kingdom so that they can find their true mate - something they've not succeeded in doing since they started their search.Rylee wants nothing to do with Lusteros's royals. But when her sister goes missing at the palace, she has no choice but to sneak into the Choosing Ceremony in order to find her. Keeping a low profile, however, doesn't go to plan when she's chosen as the next potential mate for the princes. In order to survive, she'll have to make all four princes fall in love with her . . . but can she keep herself from falling in love in return?After all, why choose one prince when you can have them all?Tropes:Why choose/reverse haremEnemies-to-loversFated matesWho hurt youTouch her and you dieGolden retriever *and* dark and brooding MMCs
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Yen Press 7fates Chakho Vol. 7 Comic
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Archaia Studios Press Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal Vol. 2
Book SynopsisVolume 2 of an official sequel to Jim Henson’s cult classic fantasy film The Dark Crystal. Jen and Kira’s greatest fear has been realized as the Crystal is broken once more. The evil Skeksis have returned, eager to regain their cruel dominance over the world. But as the Gelfling and Skeksis battle for control of the Crystal Castle, Jen pursues those responsible for breaking the Crystal. On their own and on the run, Thurma and Kensho must stick together as they journey across the wildlands of Thra if they are to make it to the Fireling home deep beneath the planet’s surface. While they come across faces new and old on their quest, they are unaware of the threat following their trail: The Chamberlain. Written by Simon Spurrier (The Spire, X-Men Legacy) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia) and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Toil & Trouble), The Power of the Dark Crystal continues the bestselling sequel to one of Jim Henson’s most revered creations. Collects issues #5-8 of Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal.
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Penguin Publishing Group Love at First Sighting
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Pan Macmillan Lovecraft Country: TV Tie-In
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 chimerical blend of magic, power, hope, and freedom that stretches across time, touching diverse members of two black families, Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff 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.Trade ReviewAnother "only Matt Ruff could do it" production. Lovecraft 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 BrotherTable 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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Penguin Books Ltd Gild
Book SynopsisThis is the story of King Midas...Or that's what we were always told. The Golden King with his palace of riches and me, his golden touched girl.I'm kept locked away. For my safety, I'm told. No one can get in. Apart from him.But when political upheaval becomes strife in our kingdom, I am sent with the royal court to be with my King.And everything I know starts to change. My love for Midas is challenged, my trust is broken. Everything I knew about him was wrong.We are told it's his tale but really, it's mine.
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Random House Worlds Kings Maker Volume 1
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HarperCollins The Macabre Deluxe Limited Edition
Book SynopsisPre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION? only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector?s hardcover features stenciled edges, a stamped case, a reversible jacket that readers can color in and make their own, and endpapers featuring two more paintings from the book!From award-winning andUSA Todaybestselling author Kosoko Jackson comes his adult fantasy debut, a stand-alone novel blending of art history, time- and globe-hopping adventure, and dark horror and fantasy about ten cursed paintings and the lengths people will go to collect them, destroy them?or be destroyed.A picture is worth a thousand nightmares.A struggling painter, Lewis Dixon is shocked when the British Museum shows an unusual interest in his art. While he?s always felt there?s something powerful about what he puts on canvas, he also felt there was something disturbing just under the surface?especially as he was compelled to make a painting of a painting?one that he has a connection to: the object of his art is one of the ten paintings his great-grandfather created over a hundred years ago. Only Lewis?s version is surreal?and maybe just a touch horrific.Still, he accepts the invitation, only to find not a curated show, but a test: to see if he not only has the magic necessary to enter the paintings, but also the strength to escape them. Because unbeknownst to Lewis, there is power in his art, just as the ten paintings carry with them both immense eldritch abilities and a terrible curse?making them, perhaps, the most valuable works of art in the world.And Lewis has been asked to destroy them all.With orders from a mysterious museum official, Evangeline, and partnered with an alluring agent in her employ, Noah Rao, Lewis must plunge into a world of black markets, gothic magic, ancient history, and unspeakable terror to save those unlucky enough to call any of the paintings their own, and to hopefully locate the tenth painting in the series, long missing, the powers of which are suspected to be most devastating of all?
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Denpa Books Black Moon Prophecy 2
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Hekate
Book SynopsisAtmospheric, engrossing, beautiful and sad, one of those books you find yourself wanting to be back inside when you've had to put it down'' NATALIE HAYNES, author of A Thousand Ships and Stone Blind A vivid and imaginatively wrought divine world that is monstrous, magical and beautiful' JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Hera and AriadneWholly original, incandescent... This poem is pure magic' ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogyA powerful reflection on magic, power, family and the consequences of war. I absolutely loved it' COSTANZA CASATI, bestselling author of ClytemnestraA propulsive, electrifying and enraging retelling in verse of the life of Greek goddess Hekate, child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft and necromancy, by internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill.Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known safety. After her parents find themselves on the losing side of the war between the ruling Titans and the new Olympian Gods, Hekate is taken by her mother Asteria to the Underworld, where Styx and Hades agree to raise her. Meanwhile, Asteria is pursued across the world by Zeus and Poseidon and, to escape their clutches, transforms herself into an island in a stormy sea.Orphaned and alone, Hekate grows up amongst the horrors and beauties of the Underworld, desperate to find her divine purpose and a sense of belonging in the land of the dead. When she finally uncovers her powers and ascends to Goddess status, she realises that even the most powerful Olympians are terrified of her. But when immortal war breaks out again, threatening to destroy everything from Mount Olympus to the Underworld itself, the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy is the only one who can bring the deadly conflict to an end...
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Tokyopop Press Inc Formerly the Daughter of the Duke Volume 6
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Titan Books Ltd Cursed: An Anthology
Book SynopsisTwenty curses, old and new, from bestselling fantasy authors such as Neil Gaiman, Christina Henry, M.R. Carey and Charlie Jane Anders. ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITH It's a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents... Here you'll find unique twists on curses, from fairy tale classics to brand-new hexes of the modern world - expect new monsters and mythologies as well as twists on well-loved fables. Stories to shock and stories of warning, stories of monsters and stories of magic. TWENTY TIMELESS FOLKTALES, NEW AND OLD NEIL GAIMAN JANE YOLEN KAREN JOY FOWLER M.R. CAREY CHRISTINA HENRY CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN TIM LEBBON MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH CHARLIE JANE ANDERS JEN WILLIAMS CATRIONA WARD JAMES BROGDEN MAURA McHUGH ANGELA SLATTER LILLITH SAINTCROW CHRISTOPHER FOWLER ALISON LITTLEWOOD MARGO LANAGANTrade Review"A magical, mythical, mystical collection that should appeal to fans of dark fables and traditional folk horror." - Den of Geek "This anthology should satisfy most fantasy readers and is well worth a look." - Booklist "These stories are by turns eerie, grotesque, and delightful... Readers won't have to be Brothers Grimm fans to appreciate this dark melange." - Publishers Weekly Review "The editors have assembled a fantastic collection here, one that offers an array of talent and is packed with stories that are all worthy of a return visit... Certainly lives up to and surpasses expectations." - Starburst Magazine Revew "Puts new spins on old favorite stories and tropes, as well as offers a few completely new takes on the concept." - Book Riot "Skin-crawling, tooth-grinding scary and sensuous... an excellent collection whose unforgettable, spooky images invoke the magic of daily life." - Foreword Magazine Review "A strongly put together compilation, with very solid qualities... Really does achieve exactly what it set out to do." - The Bookbag Review "Every story selected for inclusion here is of incredibly high quality, delicious and moreish, provoking in the reader a compulsion to keep turning the pages until the book is complete. A compulsion strong enough to be a curse? Perhaps. You'll need to buy a copy and find out for yourself." - A Set the Tape Review "Enchanting, spellbinding, gruesome and funny but seldom dull we give Cursed a 666/666." - Horror Hot House "A masterpiece in its editorial storytelling." - Her Campus "I enjoyed the twists and darkness in the stories and I will happily reread a few of them in the future." - A Novel Purpose Review "A really interesting mix of fairy tale, horror, and urban fantasy... A really well put together collection!" - A Cat, A Book, and a Cup of Tea "A wonderful collection of stories." - Lucy's Novel Purpose "A solid collection... The overall vibe of this book is really dark & creepy, and in addition to the stories by authors I love, it was a great introduction to some new-to-me authors!" - Grimdark Dad Review "The book is packed with great tales, and some amazing authors. Whatever style that you enjoy, or writers that you like, is sure to be met here. The book has something for everyone, and continues the tradition of Titan producing some of the best anthology books around." - Trans-scribe Review "No matter what your reading preference there will be something here for you... Each author really did fulfil the brief though and I very much enjoyed how diverse the ideas were, be it taken from existing mythology or through an entirely fresh approach." - Paperbacks & Pinot Review "I really enjoyed this story collection... This anthology is defiantly for fans of fairy tales. It reaches out like a voice in the woods tempting your childhood self to step off the path and roam in the darkness for a little while." - Istoria Lit Review "I enjoyed reading this book so much! It was so interesting... I would definitely recommend this book. It was such a quick read with you able to read a tale here and there." - Pythia Reads Review "Beautiful, twisted, and refreshing takes on classic stories (with a few brand new fairytales thrown in the mix, too)." - Howling Libraries blog tour review "A great collection." - SciFi Movie Page review "Like watching a amazing story teller tell a story...so much to love about this anthology." - The Misadventures of a Reader blog tour review "A great collection of work from some great authors... has something for everyone." - Where There's Ink There's Paper Review "What impressed me was the depth and range of stories... There's something to delight every fantasy / fairytale / horror fan." - The Book Lover's Boudoir Review "Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy the darker side of fairy tales and the curses within." - Fantastic Books & Where to Find Them Review "An incredible collection. A must have for any fantasy fan." - An Average Life Review "This book is packed with great tales, and some amazing authors. Whatever style that you enjoy, or writers that you like, you will find something to read in this book." - Reader's Enjoy Author's Dreams Review "I really enjoyed reading Cursed it was perfect as I like fantasy with a dark twist... I would definitely recommend Cursed and I am sure there is something in their for everyone." - Odd Socks and Lollipops Review "Perfect for the current state of the world. You'll get sucked into these wonderful stories and want so much more!" - mall3tg1rl blog tour review "CURSED is a masterfully edited book from a list of highly talented authors that delivers on its promise of evil curses, dark fairy tale retellings, and twists that are sure to give you goosebumps." - The Writerly Way blog tour review "The cadence of the book is spot on... O'Regan and Kane have a fantastic knack for knowing how to put stories in the right order." - Novel Lives blog tour review "[These] stories read quickly, but pack a real punch, landing in that sweet spot of short fiction that is often strived for but can be hard to land." - Looking Glass Reads blog tour review "A worthy addition to the twisted fairy tales genre." - The Frumious Consortium blog tour review "A fine collection of tales by some of the best names in fantasy... A high level of quality and some really interesting spins on the theme." - Runalong the Shelves Review "I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to fans of dark fairytales." - The Paperback Piano Review
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Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Beneath the Rising
Book SynopsisHope Has A PriceNick Prasad has always enjoyed a quiet life in the shadow of his best friend, child prodigy and technological genius Joanna ‘Johnny’ Chambers. But all that is about to end.When Johnny invents a clean reactor that could eliminate fossil fuels and change the world, she awakens primal, evil Ancient Ones set on subjugating humanity.From the oldest library in the world to the ruins of Nineveh, hunted at every turn, they will need to trust each other completely to survive…Trade Review"A wonderful genre-defying adventure, rife with strange heart and weird horror. But most notable is its particular, careful attention to its characters. Premee Mohamed is a bold new voice." -- Chuck Wendig"A galloping global adventure where privilege and the lies we tell others are as great a villainous force as the budding cthulonic forces the heroes must rush to stop.""There's such a searing clarity to its understanding of the world. It's loving, too; it's affectionate of the people and the neuroses and the gentle way we are all damaged. It relishes the few things still beautiful here. Premee is one of the funniest people I know and one of the sweetest; and she reminds me that it is hard not be angry at this world when you love it.""I wish I could provide a short and pithy blurb for this novel, but I can't. It's too involving a book, too good a book for that. It quietly drills holes in your expectations, sliding demolitions charges into them, running the wires back to a detonator, and then-when you reach the climax-it quietly says 'You can't say you weren't warned' (and you were), before quietly leaning on the plunger, at which point, things stop being quiet at all.""One of the most exciting new voices in speculative fiction." -- Silvia Moreno-Garcia"Gripping from the first, arresting sentence to the last, this is unsettling, mind-devouring cosmic horror at its best, wrapped around one of those captivating noooo-this-is-a-terrible-idea-but-why-what-noooo relationships." -- Jeannette Ng"Premee Mohamed writes with a joyous velocity that careens through genre-lines, whipping the reader helplessly after her. One of the most exciting voices I've heard in a long time." -- John Hornor Jacobs"A perfect balance of thriller, horror and humour; reminded me of The Gone-Away World." -- Adrian Tchaikovsky"One of those wonderful books that keeps peeling back layers, not of some cosmic mystery, but of its two main characters. Nicky and Johnny end up being much more complex and ambiguous than they appear at the start of this book, and every reveal is gasp-out-loud astonishing.""A global chase, with lots of humor, heart, and the painful unfolding of the nature and true history of their relationship. Sharply focused and written." -- Paul Weimer * Tor.com *“Beneath the Rising is a burly longform debut from an author who is clearly just getting warmed up.” -- Alasdair StuartNamed one best science fiction and fantasy books of the year by The Washington Post. * The Washington Post *
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Galley Beggar Press Mordew
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Seven Seas Entertainment Creature Girls A HandsOn Field Journal in Another World Vol. 13
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Hodder & Stoughton Quicksilver
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Random House USA Inc Critical Role Bells HellsWhat Doesnt Break
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Quercus Publishing Roll for Romance
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Orion Publishing Co The AnkhMorpork Archives Volume One
Book SynopsisContaining material unavailable for twenty years -- this is a comprehensive guide to the capital city of Terry Pratchett''s Discworld, getting to the heart of Ankh-Morpork''s secrets, societies and guilds.Think you know Ankh-Morpork? Think again.In this top-secret guide, intrepid explorers will experience the real city.If you''ve ever wondered where Unseen University students wet their whistles (while avoiding their teachers as they do the same), or pondered just what the Assassins'' Guild constitutes a proper means of inhumation - there are standards to be upheld - this is the book for you.That''s right, have yourself a glimpse of what actually goes on in the city''s societies. Cut the chaff, peek behind the curtain, see how the sausage gets made . . . err, you get the idea.Just don''t let the Thieves'' Guild catch you with this. They won''t appreciate their methods being flogged behind their back. Flogging''s their job.<
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Marvel Comics SPIDERMAN GANG WAR OMNIBUS
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Penguin Putnam Inc Road Trip with a Vampire
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Little, Brown Book Group The Black Song Book Two of Ravens Blade
Book SynopsisThe Black Song is the action-packed conclusion to the Raven''s Blade series by Anthony Ryan, which began with The Wolf''s Call. The Steel Horde has laid waste to the Venerable Kingdom, unleashing a storm of fire and blood. Now the leader of this mighty host - Kehlbrand, the warlord who thinks himself a god - turns his eyes to the other merchant kingdoms. No one can stop his divine conquest. No one, perhaps, except Vaelin Al Sorna. Yet Vaelin is on the run, his own army in disarray. Worse, the new blood song he has acquired is as much a curse as a blessing, and seeks to guide him down a path far darker than he could have imagined...Praise for the Raven''s Blade series:''Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie . . . This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel'' Fantasy Book Review''The Wolf''s Call is everything a fantasy fan could ever wish for'' BTrade ReviewRobin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie . . . This is fantasy with a totally legendary feelThe Wolf's Call is everything a fantasy fan could ever wish forAnthony Ryan's best work since the release of his incredible debut . . . fantastic storytellingAn immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy
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VIZ Media LLC The Kings Beast Vol. 16
Book SynopsisA smoldering tale of romance and revenge set in the world of the New York Times best seller Dawn of the Arcana!Ajin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servantsstatus symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim. When they were children, Rangetsu's twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu's one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace!After Boku's fierce attack leaves him gravely injured, Prince Kougai jumps into the fray with Rangetsu. When they finally slash their way through the battlefield and reach General Barre of Rohan, the general finishes the battle with a bang: a giant hole opens in the earth, transporting everyonearmy and allto the imperial palace!
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Quercus Publishing Lady of Shadows: A fantastical whodunit full of
Book Synopsis'THRILLS THE READER WITH AN ENJOYABLE, BREAKNECK PLOT' GUARDIANDeath is simple. Dreams are dangerous. Life is . . . unexpected.Outlaw wizard Corcoran Gray expected death to be final, but life, and his loved ones, had other plans. A year after being resurrected and flung into a new body, he's still trying to come to terms with his situation - and his self - when the all-powerful Mages' Guild demands his help to stop a deadly plague.He's inclined to refuse the organisation that still wants him dead, until his partner Brix starts showing symptoms - to save her, Gray will do anything, even if it means working with his greatest enemies.But it quickly becomes clear that this is no normal plague. The situation is more complicated, and more lethal, than anyone has realised. Ancient dangers are stirring, and thousands of lives are at stake . . .In the gripping sequel to Lord of Secrets, Corcoran Gray returns to save his new life and everything he holds dear - he'll just need to battle mysterious plagues, magical monsters, and hellish necromancy first.'TEINTZE SHOWS A RANGE OF SKILLS IN LADY OF SHADOWS BY MAKING A FANTASTICAL WHODUNIT, WITH TWISTS THAT KEEP YOU PULLING TOWARD THE FINALE' CHARLIE N. HOLMBERG, AUTHOR OF THE PAPER MAGICIAN'LADY OF SHADOWS SHOWS AN UPWARD TRAJECTORY NOT ONLY FOR THE CHARACTER, BUT FOR THE EMPTY GODS SERIES AS A WHOLE' SCIFINOW'GRAY IS THE KIND OF RELUCTANT HERO WIZARD WITH A HEART THAT I'D FOLLOW INTO THE APOCALYPSE AND LADY OF SHADOWS DELIVERS JUST THAT - AND MORE' KAI DOORE, AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT ASSASSINTrade ReviewThe number one best thing about Breanna Teintze's books is voice. Her voice, the characters' voice, it's fantastic and never contrived. Her characterization is great. I even liked the bad guys! Teintze shows a range of skill in Lady of Shadows by making a fantastical whodunit, with twists that keep you pulling toward the finale. She delves deeper in the magic and politics as well; they're very well thought out and intriguing * Charlie N. Holmberg, author of The Paper Magician *Teintze excels at building a fantasy world governed by an original system of magic, and thrills the reader with an enjoyable, breakneck plot * Guardian *The author has an exceptional ability to create fabulous deep three-dimensional complicated characters. An excellent sequel to Lord of Secrets, [but] could easily be enjoyed as a stand-alone. I loved it and would encourage anyone to read Breanna Teintze's work * Storgy *(I should note here that the magical plague is not at all like the real plague we are dealing with right now, and I don't think it will be the least bit triggering. It is very magical and very, very different.) The thing about Breanna's books is that they have heart, they have plot, but they also have just a ridiculous amount of fun packed in. This came at just the right time for me, but I suspect that any time would have been the right time, and I suspect it will be for you too. * Marissa Lingen, Novel Gazing Redux *With a decidedly creepy horror element and a writer gaining in skill and confidence, Lady Of Shadows shows an upward trajectory not only for the character, but for the Empty Gods series as a whole * SciFiNow *Corcoran Gray is BACK - this time with even more necromancy, deranged old gods, creeping horrors, and nonstop adventure. Gray is the kind of reluctant hero wizard with a heart that I'd follow into the apocalypse and Lady of Shadows delivers just that - and more. What a fantastic read, in every sense of the word * Kai Doore, author of The Perfect Assassin *Lady of Shadows is a funny, action-packed magic mystery story that I didn't want to put down. 5/5 * Dyslexic Reader *I am reading a plague book, it hit me and well, yeah, I am reading a plague book. Then I remembered how the story wrapped up in book 1, and I knew they would find a cure, or they would vanquish this plague. Which made this book so good to read now. A happy plague ending is what we need. It felt light, *cough cough* I know people are dying and there are stitched-up monsters, but the writing feels light. And Gray and Brix [are] a great duo * Books for Life *If the curve continues then book 3 will be very good indeed * British Science Fiction Association *I was dying to get back to Grey and Brix's world and I was not disappointed. We get some truly epic magical battles, some brand new creatures . . .and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I really enjoyed this book * Becky’s Book Blog *This book is great fun [and . . .] things don't really let up from the moment the party arrive in the city to the last page - Teintze gives space to this very human, very normal story. A strong second part of the series * Blue Book Balloon *Lord of Secrets is a fast-paced necromantic adventure. The characters are sharp, the dialogue is funny - andwow, Teintze can really write a monster! From the sadistic priest to the power-crazed wizard, from the delicate horrifying brilliance of her undead creations to the lurking, dreadful, beautiful monster at the heart of an ancient buried temple, I was alarmed and delighted at every turn * Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood on Lord of Secrets *An excellent sequel to Lord of Secrets and does not disappoint ... I enjoyed every minute and couldn't wait to see how the adventures and relationship of the Protagonist develops * STORGY *The writing feels light and Gray and Brix [are] a great duo * Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell *
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Titan Books Ltd Deathless Divide
Book Synopsis"Savvy, enlightening, and harrowing" Buzzfeed on Dread Nation After the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler: Get out of town, stay alive, and head west to California to find her mother. But nothing is easy when you’re a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road has Jane questioning everything she thought she knew about surviving. Caught between mysteries and lies, the undead, and her own inner demons, Jane soon finds herself on a dark path of blood and violence that threatens to consume her. But she won’t be in it alone. Katherine Deveraux never expected to be allied with Jane McKeene. But after the hell she has endured, she knows friends are hard to come by. Watching Jane’s back, however, is more than she bargained for, and when they both reach a breaking point, it’s up to Katherine to keep hope alive—even as she begins to fear that there is no happily-ever-after for girls like her.
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Orion Publishing Co The Affirmation SF MASTERWORKS
Book SynopsisChristopher Priest is the Arthur C. Clarke Award and World Fantasy Award-winning author of THE SEPARATION, THE GLAMOUR, THE DREAM ARCHIPELAGO and THE PRESTIGE, which was filmed by Christopher Nolan and starred Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. THE AFFIRMATION is his compulsive and original novel of an autobiography that isn''t - partly a thriller, partly a haunting study of schizophrenia, it is the mark of one of Britain''s finest novelists at the very height of his powers.Peter Sinclair is tormented by bereavement and failure. In an attempt to conjure some meaning from his life, he embarks on an autobiography, but he finds himself writing the story of another man in another, imagined, world, whose insidious attraction draws him even further in ...Christopher Priest is a genre-leading author of SFF fiction. His novel, THE PRESTIGE, won a number of awards and was adapted into a critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film directed by Christopher Nolan (TENET, INCEPTI
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Orion Publishing Co The Black Lung Captain
Book SynopsisDarian Frey is down on his luck. He can barely keep his squabbling crew fed and his rickety aircraft in the sky. Even the simplest robberies seem to go wrong. It''s getting so a man can''t make a dishonest living any more.Enter Captain Grist. He''s heard about a crashed aircraft laden with the treasures of a lost civilisation, and he needs Frey''s help to get it. There''s only one problem. The craft is lying in the trackless heart of a remote island, populated by giant beasts and subhuman monsters.Dangerous, yes. Suicidal, perhaps. Still, Frey''s never let common sense get in the way of a fortune before. But there''s something other than treasure on board that aircraft. Something that a lot of important people would kill for. And it''s going to take all of Frey''s considerable skill at lying, cheating and stealing if he wants to get his hands on it ...Strap yourself in for another tale of adventure and debauchery, pilots and pirates, golems and daemons, doublTrade ReviewThis is the second gripping installment of the adventures of the Ketty Jay. More is revealed about the lives of the fascinating crew, relationships progress, and the plot is as imaginative, action-packed and enjoyable as the first. * BOOK TRUST *
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