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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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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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Book SynopsisA supplement for Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age, giving players rules for creating elite units of warriors known as battlesworn and charting their progress from battle-to-battle.In the horror and chaos of battle, the outcome can often hang on the briefest of moments. It is at these times that the actions of one unit can make the difference between victory and defeat. Wise kings know this, and realize that it is often prudent to hold back their best units until they can make the greatest difference. These elite units, called the battlesworn', are more than just powerful combatants, they are symbols of the glory and honour of a kingdom. All young warriors hope to one day join their ranks and add their oathmarks beside those legendary fighters.This supplement for Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age contains rules for adding elite units to your armies and charting their progress from battle to battle. Will they grow even more powerful as they gain renown, or be broken in the

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Book SynopsisKarigan G''ladheon was a regular girl until she stumbled across a dying man. There were two arrows embedded in his back, and wherever his horse was taking him, he was going to die before they got there.He gave Karigan his horse, his cloak and his brooch - the symbol that he was one of the King''s Green Riders - and, with them, his mission. To deliver a message to the King. He made her swear to do it ... even though the Shadow Man who killed him would be hot on her trail. That mission made her a Green Rider.Now, her first legendary mission is long complete. Karigan has learnt to wield the magic her Green Rider brooch allows her to access, and she''s used it to defy some of the most terrifying dark magicians of the age. But while Mornhavon the Black has gone, he''s not defeated. His restless spirit haunts Blackveil, the lethal, corrupt forest that stands beyond a failing magical wall at the edge of King Zachary''s territory. Karigan''s destiny is leading her there, andTrade ReviewA wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure. This is the rarest of finds: a truly enjoyable read. - Terry GoodkindA healthy dose of old-fashioned adventure. - Locus

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Book SynopsisAlpha beckons Cid to the sanctuary, where Aurora the Witch appears before him. But the door to the sanctuary won't budge an inch, even in face of two of the greatest masterminds. Not that it matters, since Cid only cares about his one and only goal-to become the ultimate shadowbroker!

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Book SynopsisThe prophecies were there but no one listened. Until now. They are the Lords of Deliverance and they have the power to usher in Doomsday . . . or prevent it.His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him. Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can''t - or won''t - understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman''s safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara''s life.Trade ReviewSexy heroes, tons of action and an engaging storyline that will chew you up and spit you out with a smile on your face, what more could you ask for? Definitely a MUST read book! * http://fictionfascination.blogspot.co.uk/ *

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Book SynopsisBook Three in stunning Scandinavia-inspired fantasy trilogy The Ashen Torment.Witchsign triggered that I can't wait to get back to it' feeling in me' Robin HobbThe sky is filled with dragons: the people are ready to burn the regime to the ground. The seas churn with monsters and the tide is changing: revolution is coming.Steiner has at last realised the part he will play in this fight.Kimi knows now what it is to lead, but must learn to overcome differences if she is to unite and defeat the dragon factions.Silverdust inches towards a final revenge.Across the ocean, Kjellrun feels the call of war. But she must reconcile her new responsibilities to the people of the temple with the urge to find her family.Leaders, all and all are desperate. For the Emperor will not give up easily. He will rule and he cares not if his subjects are alive or if they are dead.Worlds and outlooks collide, wars begin and lives will end in this spectacular finale by a new master in the fantasy genre. The staTrade Review‘WITCHSIGN is crammed with delicious mythology and populated with irresistible characters – a treat for anyone who loves fresh, modern fantasy’JEN WILLIAMS, author of The Copper Cat and The Winnowing Flame trilogies ‘Witchsign triggered that ‘I can’t wait to get back to it’ feeling in me. The current of the story caught me right away and I was swept along with the characters. Den Patrick hit the perfect mix of immediate action and characters I cared about. His prose wastes no words. (I loved the concept of the cinderwraiths!)’ROBIN HOBB Praise for THE BOY WITH THE PORCELAIN BLADE: ‘A unique and engaging voice’Starburst ‘Swordfights, violence and full-tilt action…familiar intrigues with a darker more gothic touch’SFX

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Book SynopsisThe Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! With Robert Jordan's untimely passing in 2007, Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn novels and the Stormlight Archive, was chosen by Jordan's editor-his wife, Harriet McDougal-to complete the final volume in The Wheel of Time(R), later expanded to three books.In A Memory of Light, the fourteenth and concluding novel in Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, the armies of Light gather to fight in Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, to save the Westland nations from the shadow forces of the Dark One.Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is ready to fulfill his destiny. To defeat the enemy that threatens them all, he must convince his reluctant allies that his plan-as foolhardy and dangerous as it appears-is their only chance to stop the Dark One's ascension and secure a last

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Book SynopsisThey told David it was impossible - that even the Reckoners had never killed a High Epic. Yet, Steelheart - invincible, immortal, unconquerable - is dead. And he died by David''s hand.Eliminating Steelheart was supposed to make life more simple. Instead, it only made David realize he has questions. Big ones. And there''s no one in Newcago who can give him the answers he needs. Babylon Restored, the old borough of Manhattan, has possibilities, though. Ruled by the mysterious High Epic, Regalia, David is sure Babylon Restored will lead him to what he needs to find. And while entering another city oppressed by a High Epic despot is a gamble, David''s willing to risk it. Because killing Steelheart left a hole in David''s heart. A hole where his thirst for vengeance once lived. Somehow, he filled that hole with another Epic - Firefight. And he''s willing to go on a quest darker, and more dangerous even, than the fight against Steelheart to find her, and to get his answers.Trade Reviewanother brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end * SFX *Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *Full of action * THE SUN *as always, Brandon Sanderson creates a unique and interesting universe we get to explore alongside the protagonist...a fun, action packed ride for those of us who remain a child at heart. * Best Fantasy Books *The world of The Reckoners is suddenly presented in all its glory. It's an incredibly vibrant setting that showcases the entire breadth of Sanderson's talent. Expect to finish this one in single sitting. * Upcoming 4 Me *The stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional characters * Fantasy Book Review *Firefight is a visual, almost cinematic novel * Buzzy Mag *Firefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humour * Smash Dragons *Firefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and old * Fantasy Book Critic *Firefight is an absolute blast of a book and a definite recommendation whether you're a Brandon Sanderson fan, or have never read any of his work (although in that case make sure you read Steelheart first!) * RinnReads *Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *A terrifically tall tale, packaging the superhero action into compelling, punchy chapters that keep you reading. It's a fast, feisty read with characters that are skillfully drawn, assassinations, gunfights, physics bending motorcycle chases and a world you can't wait to hear more about. * SFX *Full of action * THE SUN *

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Book SynopsisA sizzling vampire adventure in the Caribbean from the New York Times bestselling author.

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Book SynopsisA wuxia roleplaying game of dark adventure and heroic thrills set in the martial world of ancient China.Righteous Blood, Ruthless Blades is a roleplaying game of dark adventure and heroic thrills inspired primarily by the wuxia stories of Gu Long. Players assume the roles of eccentric heroes who solve mysteries, avenge misdeeds, uphold justice, and demonstrate profound mastery of the martial arts. Character creation is designed to produce fleshed-out, potent individuals who can follow several paths, including those of the physician, beggar, assassin, thief, soldier, bandit, and more. These characters inhabit a unique martial world, or Jianghu, set in a romanticized ancient China. The towns, temples, and inns the characters can visit, and the sects and factions with whom they interact, will bring their own character to the game and provide a host of opportunities--and threats. The game is based on a simple ten-sided dice pool mechanic, loosely mo

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Book Synopsis''Diverting... pleasurable... entertaining'' New York Times''Relevant and fresh... [Good Omens] still has a lot to say about the world'' Empire''Even if you''re very familiar with the original novel, this is a different experience... so damned charming and quirky that it feels like a must'' StarburstNeil Gaiman''s glorious reinvention of the iconic bestseller Good Omens, adapted from the internationally beloved novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, launched on Amazon Prime Video this year to great acclaim. Soon to be shown on the BBC, the series is written and show-run by Neil himself and stars David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm and Miranda Richardson, to name but a few.Before he died, Terry Pratchett asked Neil Gaiman to make a television series of the internationally beloved novel they wrote together about the end of Trade ReviewEven if you're very familiar with the original novel, this is a different experience. . . so damned charming and quirky that it feels like a must * Starburst *His voice rings through on every page, and no Gaiman fan should be without it. Great fun, and highly recommended. * SF Concatenation *

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Book Synopsis''Grotesque and depraved and above all very funny.'' Ardal O''HanlonRobert Caligari is a thoroughly evil thirteen-year-old who gets his kicks from kicking pigs. Afer a humiliating episode with a bacon butty, Robert realizes just how much he loathes the human race - and his revenge is truly terrible. This subversive horror-fantasy from Tom Baker (ex-monk, ex-sailor, and the ultimate Doctor Who) is outrageous and funny, and since the hardback was published in 1999 has gone on to become a cult classic. It is illustrated throughout with b/w line drawings from David Roberts.Trade Review"'Grotesque and depraved and above all very funny.' Ardal O'Hanlon"

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Book SynopsisI can think of few writers who can make the ordinary collide with the extraordinary to such beguiling effect...left me so fizzing with admiration'' ObserverA stunning collection of short stories by the three-times Costa prizewinner Not the End of the World is Kate Atkinson''s first collection of short stories. Playful and profound, they explore the world we think we know whilst offering a vision of another world which lurks just beneath the surface of our consciousness, a world where the myths we have banished from our lives are startlingly present and where imagination has the power to transform reality.From Charlene and Trudi, obsessively making lists while bombs explode softly in the streets outside, to gormless Eddie, maniacal cataloguer of fish, and Meredith Zane who may just have discovered the secret to eternal life, each of these stories shows that when the worlds of material existence and imagination collide, anything is Trade ReviewExceptional...Sharp, witty and completely compelling * Daily Mail *I can think of few writers who can make the ordinary collide with the extraordinary to such beguiling effect...left me so fizzing with admiration * Observer *An exceptionally funny, quirky and bold writer * Independent on Sunday *Moving and funny, and crammed with incidental wisdom * Sunday Times *Inventive and moving, these are truly tales for the new millennium * Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Christine Feehan’s Carpathian series and  G.A. Aiken’s The Blacksmith Queen, New York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks combines humor, action, and love in the electrifying new book in her thrilling fantasy series.   Four sisters have become queens, rulers of all that Aerthlan’s two moons embrace. The last sister will forge her own path . . .   Signs and Seals   Raised on the magic-seeped Isle of Moon, Maeve is used to unusual powers—and the way they fuel the politics of her world. But when she discovers an ability to shape-shift at will, she knows who she wants to share it with first. Brody, the enigmatic, infuriating shifter-spy has always made time for Maeve. But it’s been almost two months since she’s seen him. And though no one else believes Brody is in danger, Maeve is more than ready to rescue him herself.   The

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Book SynopsisFifteen-year-old Yuna prefers staying home and obsessively playing her favourite VRMMO game to doing anything else, including going to school. When a strange new update gives her a one-of-a-kind bear outfit that comes with overpowered abilities, Yuna is torn: the outfit is unbearably cute, but too embarrassing to wear in-game. But then she suddenly finds herself transported into the world of the game, facing down monsters and magic for real, and the bear suit becomes the best weapon she has!

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling adult debut from Veronica Roth, author of DivergentThey were the Chosen Ones. Saving the world made them heroes. Saving it again might destroy them.When Sloane Andrews and her friends defeated the Dark One, and saved the world, it nearly cost them everything. Ten years later, they are still struggling to put the battle behind them and reclaim their lives. After all, the rest of the world has moved on . . . so why can't they?Of the five, Sloane has had the hardest time adjusting. Everyone else blames the PTSD ­­- and her huge attitude problem - but really, she's hiding secrets from them . . . secrets that keep her tied to the past and alienate her from the only four people in the world who understand her. On the tenth anniversary of the Dark One's defeat, something unthinkable happens: one of the Chosen Ones dies. When the others gather for the funeral, they discover the Dark One's ultimate goal was much bigger than they, the government, or even prophecy could have foretold - bigger than the world itself. Last time, it took everything she had. This time, it might not be enough.***'I can't remember the last time I was so engrossed' Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of the Caraval series'This dark, complex novel rocked my heart . . . You'll never look at fantasy heroes the same way again' Charlie Jane Anders, Hugo and Nebula Award winning author of All the Birds in the Sky'A virtuoso performance' Blake Crouch, bestselling author of Dark Matter and RecursionTrade ReviewThis dark, complex novel rocked my heart and left me with a renewed sense that saving the world is a job that never ends. You'll never look at fantasy heroes the same way again * Charlie Jane Anders, Hugo & Nebula Award winning author of ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY *A hugely-imagined, twisty, turning tale that leads through the labyrinths of magic and war to the center of the heart * Diana Gabaldon, author of Go Tell the Bees that I am Gone from the New York Times best-selling Outlander series *Roth has pulled off a virtuoso performance, conjuring a stunning thriller/fantasy/sci-fi chimera like nothing I've read before, a story of ex-heroes struggling with the trauma of their past, what it means to have once saved the world, and the dark side of destiny * Blake Crouch, bestselling author of DARK MATTER and RECURSION *With Chosen Ones, Veronica Roth keeps you guessing: playing with perception, multiverse theory, and the struggles that go along with being 'chosen' to save the world . . . She's created a universe that you never want to leave * Amber Benson, author of The Witches of Echo Park *An insightful exploration of desire and ambition that also touches on broader societal topics, including celebrity, social media, trauma and recovery * Charles Yu, bestselling author of INTERIOR CHINATOWN *There's a lot of magic and action to make for a propulsive plot, but much more impressive are the character studies as Roth takes recognizable and beloved teen-hero types and explores what might happen to them as adults. Roth makes a bold entrance to adult fantasy. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Complex and hard-hitting . . . amazingly written * Rache's Rambling Reviews *Billed as her first novel for adults, the latest super-readable book by the author of the Divergent series sets out to show that Superheroes have Come of Age . . . [A] breezy, sharply characterized take on what superheroes do after their final battle * The Times *A thoroughly engrossing read. Sloane is a wonderfully surly protagonist, her teammates are all vividly drawn, the dialogue is a lot of fun and the central mysteries bubble along intriguingly * SFX *A skilled storyteller, Roth examines issues of racism and responsibility in a well-plotted supernatural thriller * The Guardian *Roth offers the reader transportation to a rich, well thought out, magical world that also deals with more adult themes around mental health, death, and loss * The Nerd Daily *Original and very creative * ThatBookGal Blogs *I, for one, cannot wait to discover what's next for our Chosen Ones * The Book Wraiths Nook *A thrilling mix of fantasy and sci-fi by the Divergent writer * The Sun *

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