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Little, Brown & Company Queen of the Conquered
Book Synopsis An ambitious and unflinching tale of colonialism, conquest, and revenge, Queen of the Conquered begins a powerful fantasy series set in a Caribbean-inspired world. *Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winnerOn the islands of Hans Lollik, Sigourney Rose was the only survivor when her family was massacred by the colonizers. When the childless king of the islands declares he will choose his successor from amongst eligible noble families, Sigourney is ready to exact her revenge.But someone is killing off the ruling families to clear a path to the throne. And as the bodies pile up and all eyes regard her with suspicion, Sigourney must find allies among her prey and the murderer among her peers... lest she become the next victim. Praise for Queen of the Conquered: 'A storm of a novel as epic as Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo.' —Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night'The book's absorbing setting, captivating lead, and relevant themes of race and class complement each other with alternating delicacy and savagery.'—NPR Books'Callender's first adult novel draws race relations, conquest, magic, and politics into an imaginative, layered story that will keep readers twisting until the end.' —Library JournalIslands of Blood and StormQueen of the ConqueredKing of the Rising
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Little, Brown & Company Bungo Stray Dogs Vol. 8
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Little, Brown & Company Konosuba Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World
Book SynopsisIT''S TIME FOR REST, RELAXATION...AND RELIGION?!Kazuma and crew have made it through the winter in one piece (for the most part), and they''re in dire need of a break...and for stressed and tired adventurers, there''s only one place to go-the hot springs! With open-air baths and beautiful mountain scenery, Arcanletia has everything they need for a relaxing vacation. Not only that, but rumor has it the Demon King''s army is avoiding the place. The reports also say it''s because Aqua''s Axis Church scared them off, but her loyal followers can''t be that bad, right...?
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Little, Brown & Company Konosuba Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World
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Little, Brown & Company Konosuba Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World
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Yen Press Spirits Cat Ears Vol. 2
Book SynopsisSearching for a way to get rid of the curse that gave her cat ears, Neneko is working as a priestess at a clinic that exorcises evil spirits. Thanks to the power of magic, Neneko is able to conceal her ears and go to school normally, but she''s still not used to people. At school, she happens upon a girl who looks just like the miko she ran into earlier, but the girl insists they''ve never met. However, something strange is happening to Neneko''s ears...
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Little, Brown & Company Trinity Seven Vol. 10 The Seven Magicians TRINITY
Book SynopsisHigh school rom-com meets high-stakes magical drama in Trinity Seven. Reality is crumbling--time to switch schools!
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Little, Brown & Company Trinity Seven Vol. 11
Book SynopsisThe Magic Research Battle continues with an anticipated match--magical geniuses Lilith and Mira vs. fighting powerhouses Akio and Levi. But unbeknownst to Trinity Seven, there''s something sinister underfoot. The Maguses of Akasha Academy are calling for the start of...the UNDERGROUND Magic Research Battle?!
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Little, Brown & Company Trinity Seven Vol. 13
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Little, Brown & Company Trinity Seven Vol. 14
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Little, Brown & Company your name.
Book SynopsisMitsuha, a high school girl living in a small town in the mountains, has a dream that she''s a boy living in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy in Tokyo, dreams he''s a girl living in a quaint little mountain town. Sharing bodies, relationships, and lives, the two become inextricably interwoven--but are any connections truly inseverable in the grand tapestry of fate?Written by director MAKOTO SHINKAI during the production of the film by the same title, your name. is in turns funny, heartwarming, and heart-wrenching as it follows the struggles of two young people determined to hold on to one another.
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Little, Brown & Company your name. Another SideEarthbound light novel
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Little, Brown & Company Murciélago Vol. 3 MURCIELAGO GN
Book SynopsisA mysterious killer called the ''Mask Collector'' takes peoples faces along with their lives. This case is the police''s number-one priority, and they''ve asked Kuroko for help!
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Little, Brown & Company Wolf Parchment New Theory Spice Wolf Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe young man Col dreams of one day joining the holy clergy and departs on a journey from the bathhouse The Spice and Wolf Inn, owned by his savior, Lawrence. The Winfiel Kingdom''s prince has invited him to help correct the sins of the church. But as his travels begin, Col discovers in his luggage a young girl with a wolf''s ears and tail named Myuri who stowed away for the ride!In the past, Col had accompanied the wisewolf Holo and the traveling merchant Lawrence on their own wanderings, eventually growing up alongside their daughter, Myuri as siblings. But as Col prepared to set off, Myuri opposed his departure and so she secretly ran away from home to join him!This is the story of Wolf and Parchment, and the pair''s travels that will someday change the world!
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Little, Brown & Company The Devil Is a PartTimer Vol. 8 light novel
Book SynopsisFor the Hero, whose mission is to slay the Devil King, Emilia Justina appears to have gone soft. She travels to Ente Isla with Alas Ramus to sort through her thoughts and investigate what''s happened there since she went to Japan. The gang expects to see Emi again soon, but she never returns! Meanwhile, Maou (the Devil King) is studying for his driver''s license, trying not to fret over the Hero''s disappearance. On the way to his exam, he meets a strangely familiar pair...Could they know something about Emi?!
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Little, Brown & Company Blood Lad Vol. 9 BLOOD LAD OMNIBUS GN
Book SynopsisIt all comes down to this--two insanely powerful hybrids duking it out for the fate of the Demon World. Herrschaft Grimm, first king of the Demon World, versus Fuyumi Yanagi, the little ghost who could. With all of the strength of their friends behind them, can Fuyumi and Staz save the day? Find out in the FINAL VOLUME of Blood Lad!
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Little, Brown & Company The Devil Is a PartTimer Vol. 10 light novel
Book SynopsisMaou and Suzuno traveled to Ente Isla to rescue Emi and Ashiya, but for some reason...the Devil King never recovered his powers! Still stuck in his human form with Acieth, how is Maou going to save anyone?
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Little, Brown & Company The Devil Is a PartTimer Vol. 11 light novel
Book SynopsisDO YOU WANT FRIES WITH YOUR HELLFIRE? Thanks to the efforts of Maou and friends, Emi has made it back from Ente Isla in one piece-at the cost of her job at the call center, after all those pesky, unexcused absences. To add insult to injury, Maou confronts Emi with an invoice for expenses incurred during the rescue. Emi is shocked, but her pride as the Hero means she can''t abide being indebted to a demon. Soon, she''s dipping into her savings and searching for a new job to pay her tab. Meanwhile, Urushihara has been sequestered in a hospital, where his body undergoes frightening changes... just as Maou (shockingly!) refuses to go to work?!
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Little, Brown & Company Of the Red the Light and the Ayakashi Vol. 9
Book SynopsisWithin the barrier, Yue is up against an unexpected foe in his attempt to rescue Tougo-his dear friend Kurogitsune. To force Yue''s hand in taking a Meal and saving himself, Kurogitsune casts Tougo into the camellia pond. But upon rushing after the helpless captive, Yue is confronted by the age-old conflict between the desire to protect and the desire to consume that befalls all humans who assume the role of yorishiro. What path will Yue choose?
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Little, Brown & Company Hybrid X Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia Vol. 1
Book SynopsisInvaders from another world are attacking the Earth, and humanity''s only hope lies in special armors called Hybrid Heart Gears, or HHGs. Hida Kizuna might seem unexceptional, but he has a skill that can turn the tide of battle--by getting female HHG users hot and bothered, he can replenish their energy!
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Little, Brown & Company RE Zero Starting Life in Another World Ex Vol. 2
Book SynopsisWhen a devil falls for an angel...Long ago, a great war raged between the royal military of Lugunica and the demi-humans. On that battlefield, a noteworthy young warrior was born---Wilhelm Trias, dubbed the Sword Devil. But despite his skill with a blade, the boy would need to grow much more before he could become a true hero. This is the story of a legendary swordsman--and how he learned to love.
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Little, Brown & Company Reborn as a Vending Machine I Now Wander the
Book SynopsisAfter he dies in a traffic accident, a middle-aged man is reborn as what he admired most in life: a vending machine! However, his new lease on life happens in the worst place possible--a monster-infested dungeon!geon!
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Little, Brown & Company Reborn as a Vending Machine I Now Wander the
Book SynopsisI actually beat the lord of the Labyrinth stratum! This vending machine''s not doing too bad for himself, huh? However, an increase in notoriety means an increase in requests. To name a few, we''ve got mapmaking, monster hunting, and...getting loaned out to the winner of an eating contest?!Boxxo is all mine for the whole day!...I guess I''ve got a date with Shui and her bottomless pit of a stomach. I''m up to the challenge, though. I just hope her boundless gluttony doesn''t exhaust all the food (and points) I have!
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Little, Brown & Company Goblin Slayer Vol. 1 Novel
Book SynopsisA young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It''s the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue - a man who''s dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there''s no telling who might come calling next...
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Little, Brown & Company Fruits Basket Collectors Edition Vol. 9
Book SynopsisOne of the bestselling franchises in the history of the North American manga market returns in collector's editions from Yen Press!
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Little, Brown & Company Fruits Basket Collectors Edition Vol. 11
Book SynopsisOne of the bestselling franchises in the history of the North American manga market returns in collector's editions from Yen Press!
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Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody Vol. 1
Book SynopsisProgrammer Ichirou Suzuki is transported to another world. In a foreign land, he finds that life is an adventure that''s sometimes fun, sometimes serious, and full of girls!
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Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody Vol. 2
Book SynopsisSatou has broken free of the demon''s labyrinth, rescuing Pochi, Tama, and Liza. And after liberating two more girls from slavery, he''s on his way to building an entire harem! But beautiful girls aren''t the only ones coming his way...
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Little Brown and Company Hello Sunshine
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Little, Brown & Company Black Butler Vol. 24
Book SynopsisA mysterious cult mesmerises legions of followers with glorious rituals of song and dance. But the unbridled passion it inspires gives Queen Victoria cause for concern, and she urges Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his expert butler, Sebastian, to do some digging. Ciel has his own reasons for taking this lot to task, but the discovery of the cult''s penchant for blood means the Queen''s Watchdog must take swift action. When Sebastian goes probing behind the stage and into the shadows, however, he is met by a girl standing in his way, glinting sword at the ready...
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Little, Brown & Company Goblin Slayer Vol. 2 Novel
Book SynopsisOne day, a certain person arrives at the Guild to ask for Goblin Slayer by name. The request comes from the Water District, a neighborhood in the prosperous capital of the Supreme God, and the Arch Bishop that hails form there. The Arch Bishop was once a Gold-ranked adventurer known as the Sword Maiden who defeated the Demon King, a true hero. Now, she comes forward with the details of goblins somehow appearing within the Water district...Goblin Slayer, alongside his companions High Elf Archer, Priestess, Lizard Priest, and Dwarf Shaman, enter the catacombs beneath the Water District to get down to the bottom of the goblin disturbance!
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Little, Brown & Company Konosuba Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World
Book SynopsisGame loving shut-in Kazuma Sato''s life as a young schoolboy in Japan abruptly comes to an early end...or at least it was supposed to. When he opens his eyes, though, he sees a beautiful goddess that offers him a once in an after-lifetime chance to be reborn in a parallel world. The catch is that the world is violent and threatened by a growing evil! Fortunately, he can choose any one thing to bring with him. So he chooses the goddess, Aqua! And so his adventure with his gorgeous companion begins - if he could just get enough money and food to survive, keep his goddess out of trouble, and avoid grabbing the attention of the Demon King''s army!
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Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody Vol. 3
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Little, Brown & Company Your Name. Vol. 1 Manga
Book SynopsisBased on the hit 2016 anime up for Oscar nomination!Mitsuha, a high school girl from a town deep in the mountains, dreams of an unfamiliar life in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy from Tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. As the two change places in their dreams, their encounter sets a miraculous story into motion.
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Little, Brown & Company Magical Girl Raising Project Vol. 1 Novel
Book SynopsisThe hit social network game The Magical Girl Raising Project selects one out of every tens of thousands of players to become a real life magical girl. The lucky chosen girls gain magic powers as well as incredibly good fortune, and spend their days blissfully. But one day, an absolute announcement declares that the number of magical girls has risen too high and must be cut down to half. Sixteen young maidens are thrust into a merciless, deadly contest to survive...but how many will come out the other side?
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Little, Brown & Company Magical Girl Raising Project Vol. 2 light novel
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Orbit The Palace of Illusions
Book SynopsisThe Palace of Illusions brings readers to a Paris breathless with excitement at the dawn of the twentieth century, where for a select few there is a second, secret Paris where the magic of the City of Light is very real in this enchanting and atmospheric fantasy from the author of The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill. In the run up to the 1900s World’s Fair Paris is abuzz with creative energy and innovation. Audiences are spellbound by the Lumiere brothers’ moving pictures and Loie Fuller’s serpentine dance fusing art and technology. But for Clara Ironwood, a talented and pragmatic clockworker, nothing compares to the magic of her godfather’s mechanical creations, and she’d rather spend her days working on the Palace of Illusions, an intricate hall of mirrors that is one of the centerpieces of the world’s fair. When her godfather sends Clara a hideous nutcracker for Christmas, she is puzzled until she finds a hidden compartment that unlocks a mirror-world Paris where the Seine is musical, fountains spout lemonade, and mechanical ballerinas move with human grace. The magic of her godfather’s toys was real. As Clara explores this other Paris and begins to imbue her own creations with its magic, she soon discovers a darker side to innovation. Suspicious men begin to approach her outside of work, and she could swear a shadow is following her. There’s no ignoring the danger she’s in, but Clara doesn't know who to trust. The magic of the two Parises are colliding and Clara must find the strength within herself to save them both.
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Orbit The Mercy Makers
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Little, Brown & Company Borders
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Little, Brown & Company Engines of Empire
Book SynopsisFrom an unmissable voice in epic fantasy comes a sweeping tale of clashing guilds, magic-fueled machines, and revolution. The nation of Torwyn is run on the power of industry, and industry is run by the Guilds. Chief among them are the Hawkspurs, whose responsibility it is to keep the gears of the empire turning. That''s exactly why matriarch Rosomon Hawkspur sends each of her heirs to the far reaches of the nation. Conall, the eldest son, is sent to the distant frontier to earn his stripes in the military. It is here that he faces a threat he could have never seen coming: the first rumblings of revolution.Tyreta is a sorceress with the ability to channel the power of pyrestone, the magical resource that fuels the empire''s machines. She is sent to the mines to learn more about how pyrsetone is harvested - but instead, she finds the dark horrors of industry that the empire would prefer to keep hidden.The youngest, Fulren, is a talented artificer and finds himself acting as a guide to a mysterious foreign emissary. Soon after, he is framed for a crime he never committed. A crime that could start a war. As the Hawkspurs grapple with the many threats that face the nation within and without, they must finally prove themselves worthy-or their empire will fall apart. A heady blend of action, arcana, and intrigue. -Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer
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Little, Brown & Company Engines of Chaos
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Brent Weeks, George R. R. Martin, or David Gemmell . . . . The best traditional epic fantasy I have read in years. ?Grimdark MagazineonEngines of Empire?An excellent start to a new series: fast-paced and engaging, with a properly epic setting and a cast of characters I look forward to seeing more of.? ? James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was LostonEngines of EmpireFrom an unmissable voice in epic fantasy comes the second novel in a trilogy whereguilds clash, magic fuels machines, and an empire begins arevolution. Torwyn burns as Sanctan Egelrath tightens his grip on power. The Draconate Ministry has gathered its forces, determined to eradicate the Guilds, but Rosomon Hawkspur still stands in their way. Her only hope could lay with Lancelin Jagdor, sent to gather allies in their struggle against the usurper. Can even the greatest warrior in Torwyn hope to succeed with so many adversaries determined to stop him? Tyreta returns home with newfound strength and mysterious sorcerous abilities, only to discover it is not the land she left behind. She will have to call upon her untested powers to survive when she embarks on a mission that could turn the tide of war. Conall, trapped in a dangerous land, has his own enemies to defeat before he can hope to escape and join the conflict that threatens his family. Even if he succeeds, he must overcome the demons that threaten from within or face damnation. Though Rosomon is vastly outnumbered, and her familylost, she is determined to strike back against her enemies. But saving her homeland might prove an impossible task. ?Epic fantasy fans listen up: This is the good stuff. Highly recommended.? ?Kirkus (starred review) onEngines of Empire For more from R. S. Ford, check out:Age of Uprising:Engines of Empire Engines of Chaos
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Orbit Engines of War
Book SynopsisFrom an unmissable voice in epic fantasy comes the final novel in a trilogy where guilds clash, magic fuels machines, and an all-out war has consumed an empire. War has come to Torwyn. Though the Guilds have scored a decisive victory against the Ministry, Sanctan Egelrath still holds Torwyn’s capital in his iron grip. Each day the Guild army marches closer, ready to unleash its fury. But the Archlegate has no intention of losing, and even if the Guilds take the Anvil, Sanctan intends to call upon greater powers to secure his final victory. Beset on all sides, Rosomon Hawkspur is presented with a dark bargain to secure victory – one that carries a heavy price. Faced with the prospect of defeat, she must ask herself: is winning the war worth such sacrifice? With her children ready to fight alongside her, there is at least some light to dispel the shadow of war. But each of them is much changed, and the path to victory may be more treacherous than any of the Hawkspurs can possibly imagine…“Ford succeeds in building a complex fantasy world, complete with warring factions, fearsome creatures, and bloody struggles for power . . . Fans of R.A. Salvatore’s DemonWars Saga will be especially hooked.” –– Publishers Weekly on Engines of Empire “A heady blend of action, arcana, and intrigue.” –– Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer, on Engines of Empire 'The latest from Ford is the first in a new series that will give fantasy readers exactly what they want: conspiracy, magic, a delectable cast of characters, and an ending that will leave them begging to know what happens next.' –– Booklist on Engines of Empire
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Pan Macmillan Among Thieves
Book SynopsisAn exciting new fantasy debut in the underground world of thieves...
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Hodder & Stoughton Ghostwritten
Book Synopsis''ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANTLY INVENTIVE WRITERS OF THIS, OR ANY, COUNTRY'' INDEPENDENT Winner of the Mail on Sunday/John Llewellyn Rhys Prize ''Astonishingly accomplished''THE TIMES''Remarkable''OBSERVER''Gripping''NEW YORK TIMES''Fabulously atmospheric''GUARDIAN''Engrossing''DAILY MAILA magnificent achievement and an engrossing experience, David Mitchell''s first novel announced the arrival of one of the most exciting writers of the twenty-first century.An apocalyptic cult member carries out a gas attack on a rush-hour metro, but what links him to a jazz buff in downtown Tokyo? Or to a Mongolian gangster, a woman on a holy mountain who talks to a tree, and a late night New York DJ?Set at the fugitive edges of Asia and Europe, Ghostwritten weaves together a host of characters, their interconnected destinies determined by the inescapable forces of cause and effect.PRAISE FOR DAVID MITCHELL''A thrilling and gifted writer''FINANCIAL TIMES''Dizzyingly, dazzlingly good''DAILY MAIL''Mitchell is, clearly, a genius''NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW''An author of extraordinary ambition and skill''INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY''A superb storyteller''THE NEW YORKERTrade ReviewDemands to be read and re-read . . . an astonishing debut * Independent *One of the best first novels I've read in a long time . . . I couldn't put it down -- A. S. Byatt * Mail on Sunday *A remarkable novel by a young writer of remarkable talent * Observer *The best first novel I have read in ages . . . it beguiles, informs, shocks and captivates -- William Boyd * Daily Telegraph *Mitchell plays one extraordinary riff after another . . . If you want to know what the distinctive literature of the 21st century will look like, begin here -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent *Fabulously atmospheric and wryly perceptive . . . a huge new talent * Guardian *A remarkable first novel * Time Out *Engaging and engrossing * Daily Mail *The most breathtaking debut I've ever read -- Sue Perkins * Daily Express *Gripping and innovative * New York Times *An extraordinarily assured novel of global reach and millennial ambition * Esquire *This first novel displays a cool and intelligent virtuosity and an amazingly copious imagination * Daily Telegraph *A brilliantly constructed novel which you must read for yourself . . . truly a masterpiece -- Books of the Year * Vector *Tautly plotted and with the page-turning qualities of a thriller, Ghostwritten is an intoxicating read and is in danger of giving the post-modern novel a good name * Irish Times *Astonishingly accomplished * The Times *Full of sly and sometimes beautiful surprises . . . worth a dozen of the morally anorexic first novels that regularly come down the pipe. Ghostwritten may conclude with the end of the world, but I, for one, am hoping for more -- Daniel Mendelsohn * New York Magazine *A dazzling piece of work * Washington Post *Elegantly composed, gracefully plotted and full of humour . . . It recalls Tolstoy and Dostoevsky in its emotional scope and its ambitions. Like the great Russians, Mitchell makes us feel that more is at stake than individual lives, although it's by individual lives that pain and loss are measured * Los Angeles Times *Mitchell deftly sketches each character to such a compelling extent that you become totally immersed * Entertainment Weekly *
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Hodder & Stoughton Number 9 Dream. Number9dream
Book Synopsis''ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANTLY INVENTIVE WRITERS OF THIS, OR ANY, COUNTRY'' INDEPENDENTShortlisted for the Booker and James Tait Black Memorial Prizes''Spellbinding''INDEPENDENT''Exceptional''LITERARY REVIEW''Beautifully precise''GUARDIAN''Marvellous''OBSERVER''Constantly entertaining''EVENING STANDARDThe captivating second novel from the critically acclaimed author of Ghostwritten and Cloud AtlasAs Eiji Miyake''s twentieth birthday nears, he arrives in Tokyo with a mission - to locate the father he has never met. So begins a search that takes him into the seething city''s underworld, its lost property offices and video arcades, and on a journey that zigzags from reality to the realm of dreams. But until Eiji has fallen in love and exorcised his childhood demons, the belongingTrade ReviewDazzling * Independent on Sunday *A delirious mix of thriller, tragedy, fantasy, video games and a portrait of uneasy modern Japan * Guardian *Wildly inventive * Sunday Times *An extraordinary literary cabaret of dreams, visions and pastiches, from video-game rides and gangster rumbles to suicide submariners. Endlessly ingenious and hugely enjoyable - but oddly moving as well. A rich showcase for 21st-century fiction -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent *Exceptional . . . More than a surreal detective story or coming-of-age novel, more than a portrait of Tokyo or stream of adolescent consciousness, it is unique: clever, unusual, gripping and beautifully written * Literary Review *I haven't enjoyed a novel so much in ages; wild, bristling with strangeness -- Books of the Year * Independent *Mitchell catches the multicoloured atmosphere of Tokyo brilliantly . . . He is a wonderfully amphibious writer, happy in all manner of elements, and seems able to produce an endless parade of interesting characters. number9dream resounds to the same marvellous chatter of different voices that marked out Ghostwritten, his outstanding first novel -- Robert Macfarlane * Observer *The wonderfully energetic prose is constantly entertaining, filled with daring imaginative stunts and the crackling rhythms of the digital age . . . Mitchell's Tokyo is a deliciously confusing virtual reality, a maze of bewildering information. Most impressive of all, though, is the fact that when you reach the end, wondering if it was all just a dream, you don't feel cheated in the least * Evening Standard *Ghostwritten's range of voices was astonishing. Each narrator revealed anew the author's dexterity and his ability to imagine lives. His second novel is more ambitious and more impressive . . . the main plot drives one urgently onwards, and Mitchell's delight in his inventiveness is infectious * Daily Telegraph *Generally speaking, the second novel confronts two pitfalls: rehashing the first novel or eliminating all trace of it for fear of rehashing it. In number9dream, Mitchell negotiates both dangers, retaining what is best of Ghostwritten and creating an original and in many ways more complex work * Times Literary Supplement *The external action of the novel is always engaging. But such is Mitchell's beautifully precise style that he can make inaction just as pleasurable . . . The prose bespeaks a kind of observational rapture that offers the smell of Tokyo streets or even the movements of a cockroach as tiny, cherishable shards * Guardian *Dangerously addictive . . . Mitchell's writing displays the kind of literary acrobatics and metaphysical depth that won him such huge accolades for his first novel . . . a brave novel, all the more admirable for his ability to push back the boundaries of the imagination * Big Issue *The diversity and sheer pace of the narrative sets it well apart from most contemporary British fiction and Mitchell is an original with a flair for fantasy . . . oozing panache, this cosmopolitan and fresh odyssey engages and entertains * Irish Times *He is a very energised and original sentence architect who elevates the steaming, fizzing city of Tokyo into a city of the imagination . . . a gifted and unusual writer * The Times *Superlative * Sunday Telegraph *A novel as accomplished as anything being written. Funny, tenderhearted and horrifying, often all at once, it refashions the rudiments of the coming-of-age novel into something completely original * Newsweek *number9dream, with its propulsive energy, its Joycean eruption of language and playfulness, represents further confirmation that David Mitchell should be counted among the top young novelists working today . . . He writes like a dream, the kind you don't want to end * San Francisco Chronicle *Delirious - a grand blur of overwhelming sensation * Entertainment Weekly *Mitchell's new novel has been described as a cross between Don DeLillo and William Gibson, and although that's a perfectly serviceable cocktail-party formula, it doesn't do justice to this odd, fitfully compelling work * New Yorker *
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Hodder & Stoughton House Atreides
Book SynopsisIt is the year 10,154 of the Imperial Calendar, and for four decades the planet Arrakis - called Dune by its inhabitants - has been ruled by the Harkonnen family. But the seeds of change have been sown. On Arrakis, an idealistic young planetologist, Pardot Kynes, goes out into the desert to learn the secrets of its giant sandworms and the priceless Spice they create. And on another planet, Caledon, young Leto Atreides is nearly ready to become duke. The blood feud between House Atreides and House Harkonnen is about to begin. Drawing on notes, outlines and correspondence Frank Herbert left behind at his death, House Atreides is a breathtaking story of war, treachery, decadence and steadfastness in the face of overwhelming odds.Trade ReviewHouse Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision. * Dean Koontz *. . . Herbert and Anderson have met the challenge admirably. Within a web of relationships in which no act has simple or predictable consequences, they lay the foundations of the Dune saga . . . Even readers new to the saga will be able to follow it easily as the narrative weaves among the many interconnected tales. A TERRIFIC READ IN ITS OWN RIGHT . . . Will inspire readers to turn, or return, to its great predecessor. * Publishers Weekly *Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson succeed in weaving their own intricate saga. Dune: House AtreidesM/i> does its predecessors justice. * USA Today *Congratulations to Herbert and Anderson for transporting us back to this richly excavated world . . . A spicy melange treat for both new and long-time fans of the series * Billy Dee Williams (of Star Wars) *In writing a prequel to what is arguably the best science fiction novel of all time, Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson set themselves a monumental task. They succeed brilliantly. This cynical old critic found himself engrossed from page one, and eagerly looks forward to the rest of the series. Buy it now! * Dave Wolverton *IN A WORD, SATISFYING: all Dune fans will want to investigate, newcomers will be tempted, and it should promote fresh interest in the magnificent original series. * Kirkus Reviews *
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Hodder & Stoughton House Harkonnen
Book SynopsisHouse Atreides began the thrilling saga of the blood feud between House Atreides and House Harkonnen. Now the story continues as more of the heroes of Dune take their places in the intrigues, the wars and the treacheries that will lead inevitably to the fall of a dynasty.Trade Review. . . Herbert and Anderson have met the challenge admirably . . . Even readers new to the saga will be able to follow it easily as the narrative weaves among the many interconnected tales. A terrific read in its own right. * Publishers Weekly *House Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision. * Dean Koontz *Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied. * The Times *Those who have nurtured a desire to return to Herbert Sr's world of deserts, spice and sandworms can happily immerse themselves in a more than worthy continuation of the saga * Publishing News *Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson succeed in weaving their own intricate saga. Dune: House Atreides does its predecessors justice. * USA Today *Congratulations to Herbert and Anderson for transporting us back to this richly excavated world...A spicy melange treat for both new and long-time fans of the series * Billy Dee Williams (of Star Wars, Lady Sings the B *In writing a prequel to what is arguably the best science fiction novel of all time, Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson set themselves a monumental task. They succeed brilliantly. This cynical old critic found himself engrossed from page one, and eagerly looks forward to the rest of the series. Buy it now! * Dave Wolverton (NYT bestselling author) *IN A WORD, SATISFYING: all Dune fans will want to investigate, newcomers will be tempted, and it should promote fresh interest in the magnificent original series. * Kirkus *
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Hodder & Stoughton House Corrino
Book SynopsisThe blood feud between Duke Leto of Caladon and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen reaches its climax, as the emperor Shaddam - leader of House Corrino - is finally forced to curb the powerful Harkonnens or risk losing his own throne. Menawhile, Duke Leto''s beautiful concubie, the Bene Gesserit temptress Jessica,- has conceived the boy who become Paul Atreides (the hero of Dune), defying the express orders of her superiors. The book culminates in a war - on Dune, on the oppressed planet Ix, in space - that will alter the balance of power for a generation.Trade ReviewHouse Atreides is a terrific prequel, but it's also a first-rate adventure on its own. Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision. * Dean Koontz on House Atreides *Those who long to return to the world of desert, spice and sandworms will be amply satisfied. * The Times on House Atreides *Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson succeed in weaving their own intricate saga. Dune: House Atreides does its predecessors justice. * USA Today on House Atreides *Succeeds admirably * The New York Times Book review on House Harkonnen *House Harkonnen is compulsive reading. I certainly enjoyed meeting pardot Kynes and Liet, learning more about the Freman, as well as Gurney Halleck, Duncan Idaho and the Lady Jessica. Such vile villains...and such a fascinating description of splendid places. * Anne McCaffrey on House Harkonnen *
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