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Book Synopsis''One of the best fantasy novels I''ve read in a long time...This book is truly special'' Sarah J. Maas ***The Sunday Times bestselling series***Magic. Revolution. Identity. The Emperor''s reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire''s many islands. Lin is the Emperor''s daughter and she spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. When her father refuses to recognise her as heir to the throne, she vows to prove her worth by mastering the forbidden art of bone shard magic. Yet such power carries a great cost, and when the revolution reaches the gates of the palace, Lin must decide how far she is willing to go to claim her birthright - and save her people.The Bone Shard DaughtTrade ReviewThe Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go until long after it's over. This book is truly special * Sarah J. Maas *As the narrative gains pace and change sweeps the islands, Stewart skilfully orchestrates her diverse cast towards a satisfyingly gripping climax * Guardian *The Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written -- Alix E. HarrowA complex and dark tapestry of a fantasy woven through with brilliant world-building, deep intrigue, and incredible heart -- Megan E. O'KeefeThe Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss - with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot * Hafsah Faizal, NYT bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame *Action-packed, must-read epic fantasy . . . One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year * Buzzfeed News *A rich and rewarding novel, original and thought-provoking, and I didn't want it to end * Fantasy Book Review *There's a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world you'll want to linger in * M. R. Carey *The Bone Shard Daughter seized my attention and wouldn't let go. It's a thoroughly fantastic read and I eagerly await the sequel * Kevin Hearne *A grand, ingenious and sweeping tale of power, magic and heart, The Bone Shard Daughter is groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age' * Tasha Suri *An unforgettable tale of magic and intrigue, and the start of a fascinating trilogy * Gareth Hanrahan *Richly told, emotional, [and] action-laced * Library Journal (starred review) *I couldn't put Andrea Stewart's BONE SHARD DAUGHTER down. A kaleidoscopic cast, a fascinating world, captivating magic and enthralling politics -- I'm already looking forward to the next book! Meantime, I can't stop thinking about this one. A fantastic adventure * Fran Wilde *Stewart has drawn a fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers' hearts . . . Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series * Booklist *This brilliant fantasy debut has announced Andrea Stewart as quite possibly the best newcomer of the year * Novel Notions *There is a fantastic cast of characters, a compelling plot, a unique magic system and a vividly written world. I cannot wait to see what is going to happen next... This will definitely be on my favourite books of 2020 list and will probably be my favourite fantasy debut of the year * Fantasy Faction *THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER is full of atmospheric delights: a spooky palace full of locked doors and awful secrets! Wonderful characters struggling with hard choices! Intriguing worldbuilding! An endearing yet mysterious animal companion! Profoundly creepy bone shard magic! This is a fantastic read well worth your time. I can't wait for the sequel! * Melissa Caruso *Gripping . . . one of 2020's strongest debuts * Fantasy Hive *The Bone Shard Daughter is truly something special. Not only does it deftly weave what initially seems like five separate stories together into something powerful and thrilling, the novel contains precisely the sort of compelling characters and rich worldbuilding that make this genre so much fun to read in the first place * Den of Geek *

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Book Synopsis''One of the best fantasy novels I''ve read in a long time...This book is truly special'' Sarah J. Maas on The Bone Shard Daughter ***The Sunday Times bestselling series***Magic. Revolution. Identity. The Emperor is Dead. Long live the Emperor. Lin Sukai finally sits on the throne she won at so much cost, but her struggles are only just beginning. Her people don''t trust her. Her political alliances are weak. And in a far corner of the Empire a rebel army of constructs is gathering, its leader determined to take the throne by force. Yet an even greater threat is on the horizon, for the Alanga - the powerful magicians of legend - have returned to the Empire. Lin may need their help to defeat the rebels and restore order. But can she trust them?The Bone Shard Emperor is the unmissable sequel to The Bone Trade ReviewThe twisting turns of political negotiations, the desperation of each character to do what's right, and the carefully written world building come together to power this compelling and suspenseful fantasy . . . Stewart's elegant planning and unspooling revelations will keep readers hooked from the first page and fans will be impatient for the next and final volume in the trilogy * Booklist *Stewart's heart-pounding second Drowning Empire epic fantasy expertly picks up the pace from The Bone Shard Daughter . . . Stewart keeps the energy up across the many engrossing plotlines, with immersive battles aplenty to keep readers on the edges of their seats. This page-turning instalment is sure to please series fans * Publishers Weekly *A wild ride full of action, betrayal, and heart-in-your-throat plot twists. Nothing happens as expected, and it's fantastic * Grimdark Magazine *The Bone Shard Emperor is delicious fantasy fiction at its best, wrapping its coils around my mind and heart, teasing me and toying with my emotions, breaking my heart and melting it at the same time. Stewart has truly shown her skill as a writer, with two standout books in a series that is cementing itself as a pillar of modern fantasy * FanFiAddict *

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Book Synopsis***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***''One of the best fantasy novels I''ve read in a long time...This book is truly special'' Sarah J. Maas on The Bone Shard Daughter Magic. Revolution. Identity. The Bone Shard War is the unmissable ending to the Drowning Empire series which began with The Bone Shard Daughter - one of the biggest fantasy debuts of recent years - and continued with The Bone Shard Emperor. Now this sweeping tale of magic, revolution and mystery, where a young woman''s sense of identity will make or break an empire, finally comes to an epic conclusion.Praise for the series''A bold, ambitious debut'' M. R. Carey''Epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt . . . inventive, adventurous and wonderfully written'' Alix E. Harrow ''Brilliant world-building, deep intrigue and incredible heart'' Megan E. O''Keefe''Action-packed, must-read epic fantasy . . . One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year'' Buzzfeed''This brilliant fantasy debut has announced Andrea Stewart as quite possibly the best newcomer of the year'' Novel Notions The Drowning Empire seriesThe Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Emperor The Bone Shard War Trade ReviewThe twisting turns of political negotiations, the desperation of each character to do what's right, and the carefully written world building come together to power this compelling and suspenseful fantasy . . . Stewart's elegant planning and unspooling revelations will keep readers hooked from the first page and fans will be impatient for the next and final volume in the trilogy * Booklist *Stewart's heart-pounding second Drowning Empire epic fantasy expertly picks up the pace from The Bone Shard Daughter . . . Stewart keeps the energy up across the many engrossing plotlines, with immersive battles aplenty to keep readers on the edges of their seats. This page-turning instalment is sure to please series fans * Publishers Weekly *A wild ride full of action, betrayal, and heart-in-your-throat plot twists. Nothing happens as expected, and it's fantastic * Grimdark Magazine *Exciting and emotional, well-paced and gripping, and the ending is everything I never knewI needed. It destroyed me and then put all the fragmented pieces of my heart backtogether * One Book More *The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go until long after it's over. This book is truly special * Sarah J. Maas *As the narrative gains pace and change sweeps the islands, Stewart skilfully orchestrates her diverse cast towards a satisfyingly gripping climax * Guardian *The Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written -- Alix E. HarrowA complex and dark tapestry of a fantasy woven through with brilliant world-building, deep intrigue, and incredible heart -- Megan E. O'KeefeThe Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss - with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot * Hafsah Faizal, NYT bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame *Action-packed, must-read epic fantasy . . . One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year * Buzzfeed News *A rich and rewarding novel, original and thought-provoking, and I didn't want it to end * Fantasy Book Review *There's a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world you'll want to linger in * M. R. Carey *The Bone Shard Daughter seized my attention and wouldn't let go. It's a thoroughly fantastic read and I eagerly await the sequel * Kevin Hearne *A grand, ingenious and sweeping tale of power, magic and heart, The Bone Shard Daughter is groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age' * Tasha Suri *An unforgettable tale of magic and intrigue, and the start of a fascinating trilogy * Gareth Hanrahan *Richly told, emotional, [and] action-laced * Library Journal (starred review) *I couldn't put Andrea Stewart's BONE SHARD DAUGHTER down. A kaleidoscopic cast, a fascinating world, captivating magic and enthralling politics -- I'm already looking forward to the next book! Meantime, I can't stop thinking about this one. A fantastic adventure * Fran Wilde *Stewart has drawn a fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers' hearts . . . Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series * Booklist *This brilliant fantasy debut has announced Andrea Stewart as quite possibly the best newcomer of the year * Novel Notions *There is a fantastic cast of characters, a compelling plot, a unique magic system and a vividly written world. I cannot wait to see what is going to happen next... This will definitely be on my favourite books of 2020 list and will probably be my favourite fantasy debut of the year * Fantasy Faction *THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER is full of atmospheric delights: a spooky palace full of locked doors and awful secrets! Wonderful characters struggling with hard choices! Intriguing worldbuilding! An endearing yet mysterious animal companion! Profoundly creepy bone shard magic! This is a fantastic read well worth your time. I can't wait for the sequel! * Melissa Caruso *

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Book Synopsis**The Sunday Times bestseller**''One of the best fantasy novels I''ve read in a long time...This book is truly special'' Sarah J. Maas on The Bone Shard Daughter The Bone Shard War is the epic finale to the unmissable, action-packed and magic-laced Drowning Empire series.Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance - and Lin is dangerously short of allies. As her own governors plot treason, the Shardless Few renew hostilities. Worse still, Lin discovers her old nemesis Nisong has joined forces with the rogue Alanga, Ragan. Both seek her death. Yet hopes lies in history. Legend tells of seven mythic swords, forged in centuries past. If Lin can find them before her enemies, she may yet be able to turn the tide. If she fails, the Sukai dynasty - and the entire empire - will fall. Praise for the series''A bold, ambitious debut'' M. R. Carey''Epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt . . . inventive, adventurous and wonderfully written'' Alix E. Harrow ''Brilliant world-building, deep intrigue and incredible heart'' Megan E. O''Keefe''Action-packed, must-read epic fantasy . . . One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year'' Buzzfeed''This brilliant fantasy debut has announced Andrea Stewart as quite possibly the best newcomer of the year'' Novel Notions The Drowning Empire seriesThe Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Emperor The Bone Shard War Trade ReviewThe twisting turns of political negotiations, the desperation of each character to do what's right, and the carefully written world building come together to power this compelling and suspenseful fantasy . . . Stewart's elegant planning and unspooling revelations will keep readers hooked from the first page and fans will be impatient for the next and final volume in the trilogy * Booklist *Stewart's heart-pounding second Drowning Empire epic fantasy expertly picks up the pace from The Bone Shard Daughter . . . Stewart keeps the energy up across the many engrossing plotlines, with immersive battles aplenty to keep readers on the edges of their seats. This page-turning instalment is sure to please series fans * Publishers Weekly *A wild ride full of action, betrayal, and heart-in-your-throat plot twists. Nothing happens as expected, and it's fantastic * Grimdark Magazine *Exciting and emotional, well-paced and gripping, and the ending is everything I never knewI needed. It destroyed me and then put all the fragmented pieces of my heart backtogether * One Book More *The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go until long after it's over. This book is truly special * Sarah J. Maas *As the narrative gains pace and change sweeps the islands, Stewart skilfully orchestrates her diverse cast towards a satisfyingly gripping climax * Guardian *The Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written -- Alix E. HarrowA complex and dark tapestry of a fantasy woven through with brilliant world-building, deep intrigue, and incredible heart -- Megan E. O'KeefeThe Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss - with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot * Hafsah Faizal, NYT bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame *Action-packed, must-read epic fantasy . . . One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year * Buzzfeed News *A rich and rewarding novel, original and thought-provoking, and I didn't want it to end * Fantasy Book Review *There's a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world you'll want to linger in * M. R. Carey *The Bone Shard Daughter seized my attention and wouldn't let go. It's a thoroughly fantastic read and I eagerly await the sequel * Kevin Hearne *A grand, ingenious and sweeping tale of power, magic and heart, The Bone Shard Daughter is groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age' * Tasha Suri *An unforgettable tale of magic and intrigue, and the start of a fascinating trilogy * Gareth Hanrahan *Richly told, emotional, [and] action-laced * Library Journal (starred review) *I couldn't put Andrea Stewart's BONE SHARD DAUGHTER down. A kaleidoscopic cast, a fascinating world, captivating magic and enthralling politics -- I'm already looking forward to the next book! Meantime, I can't stop thinking about this one. A fantastic adventure * Fran Wilde *Stewart has drawn a fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers' hearts . . . Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series * Booklist *This brilliant fantasy debut has announced Andrea Stewart as quite possibly the best newcomer of the year * Novel Notions *There is a fantastic cast of characters, a compelling plot, a unique magic system and a vividly written world. I cannot wait to see what is going to happen next... This will definitely be on my favourite books of 2020 list and will probably be my favourite fantasy debut of the year * Fantasy Faction *THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER is full of atmospheric delights: a spooky palace full of locked doors and awful secrets! Wonderful characters struggling with hard choices! Intriguing worldbuilding! An endearing yet mysterious animal companion! Profoundly creepy bone shard magic! This is a fantastic read well worth your time. I can't wait for the sequel! * Melissa Caruso *

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Book Synopsis''Utterly captivating. Carrick spins an exciting web of mystery, magic, and political treachery in a richly drawn and innovative world.'' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of BrassDarkly magical and beautifully imagined, The Mask of Mirrors is the unmissable start to the Rook & Rose trilogy, a rich and dazzling fantasy adventure in which a con artist, a vigilante, and a crime lord must unite to save their city. Nightmares are creeping through the city of dreams . . . Renata Virdaux is a con artist who has come to the sparkling city of Nadezra -- the city of dreams -- with one goal: to trick her way into a noble house and secure her fortune and her sister''s future. But as she''s drawn into the aristocratic world of House Traementis, she realises her masquerade is just one of many surrounding her. And as corrupted magic begins to weave its way through Nadezra, the poisonous feuds of its aristocrats and the shadowTrade ReviewUtterly captivating. Carrick spins an exciting web of mystery, magic, and political treachery in a richly drawn and innovative world. -- S. A. ChakrabortyThe Mask of Mirrors kept me up reading way past my bedtime. A web of intrigue, magic, and the art of the con, this novel will catch hold of your dreams and keep you from sleeping. -- Mary Robinette Kowal, author of THE CALCULATING STARSThe Mask of Mirrors is exactly the fantasy adventure novel you're craving: an escape into a vast, enchanting world of danger, secret identities, and glittering prose -- Tasha Suri, author of EMPIRE OF SANDThe Mask of Mirrors ushers you into the fascinating city of Nadežra, replete with complex politics, intricate magic, and mysteries that readers will be racing to unravel. Wonderfully immersive--I was unable to put it down. -- Andrea Stewart, author of THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTERFrom the first page, I was utterly entranced by this glittering world filled with masked vigilantes, cunning conwomen, and dark magic. A sheer delight! -- Katy Rose Pool, author of THERE WILL COME A DARKNESSAn intricate, compelling dream of a book that kept me turning pages, with a world and characters that felt deeply real and plenty of riveting twists and turns. I loved it! -- Melissa Caruso, author of THE TETHERED MAGE

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Book SynopsisLush, engrossing and full of mystery and dark magic (BookPage), Labyrinth''s Heart is the thrilling conclusion to M. A. Carrick''s Rook & Rose trilogy, in which a con artist, a vigilante, and a crime lord become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city from a dangerous ancient magic.May you see the face and not the mask.Ren came to Nadežra with a plan. She would pose as the long-lost daughter of the noble house Traementis. She would secure a fortune for herself and her sister. And she would vanish without a backward glance. She ought to have known that in the city of dreams, nothing is ever so simple.Now, she is Ren, con-artist and thief. But she is also Renata, the celebrated Traementis heir. She is Arenza, the mysterious pattern-reader and political rebel. And she is the Black Rose, a vigilante who fights alongside the legendary Rook. Even with the help of Grey Serrado and Derossi Vargo, it is too many masks for one person to w

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***''ATMOSPHERIC AND FASCINATING'' Joe Abercrombie''SPECTACULAR'' Django WexlerFrom New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of the Expanse, comes a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year, where every story matters, and the fate of the city is woven from them all.Kithamar is a centre of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories unfold. This is Alys''s.When her brother is murdered, a petty thief from the slums of Longhill sets out to discover who killed him and why. But the more she discovers about him, the more she learns about herself, and the truths she finds are more dangerous than knives. Swept up in an intrigue as deep as the roots of Kithamar, where the secrets of the lowest boTrade ReviewThis outstanding series debut . . . instantly hooks readers with dual mysteries . . Readers will eagerly anticipate the sequel * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Age of Ash is a stunningly written, character driven story, centred on thieves, grief, and dark magic. Abraham certainly knows how to enchant his readers and transport them to the city of Kithamar, a place of beauty and of forbidding secrets -- FANTASY HIVE on AGE OF ASHAn atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience -- Joe Abercrombie, Sunday Times bestselling author of A LITTLE HATREDKithamar is a spectacular creation, a city brought to life by dense, intricate worldbuilding and subtle magic. Fans of Scott Lynch . . . will enjoy this one -- Django Wexler, author of ASHES OF THE SUNDaniel Abraham builds this world up with all the confident craftsmanship you'd expect from an author of his pedigree . . . So hang on to your cloak and dagger, Kithamar is in the hands of a pro. * SFX *The character stories in Age of Ash are phenomenal . . . Abraham is one of the most creative and original authors in the genre . . . I can't wait to learn more about what lurks under the streets of Kithamar -- QUILL TO LIVE on AGE OF ASHMuch like The Expanse, Age of Ash is an incredible exercise in realistic and detailed world building -- GEEKLYINC on AGE OF ASHIt's clear with this first in the Kithamar Trilogy that Abraham is on his way to giving us yet another must-read series -- FANTASY LITERATURE on AGE OF ASHThere's plenty of intrigue and politics, mostly seen through the eyes of people in well over their heads, and Abraham's latest is certainly an intriguing introduction to a series, hinting at plenty of larger events to come -- BOOKLIST on AGE OF ASHAbraham's prose is beautiful and the early chapters where he is building the city for the reader were a joy to read -- GRIMDARK MAGAZINE on AGE OF ASHThis new work bears the hallmark of a great Abraham work: intricate and dirty schemes enacted by initially sympathetic characters who make self-serving choices that they will eventually come to regret, but often too late to change course -- KIRKUS on AGE OF ASHEverything I look for in a fantasy -- George R.R. Martin on THE DRAGON'S PATHPrepare to be shocked, startled, and entertained -- Locus on THE DRAGON'S PATH

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES***''ATMOSPHERIC AND FASCINATING'' Joe Abercrombie on Age of Ash''SPECTACULAR'' Django Wexler on Age of AshFrom the Sunday Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of The Expanse, comes the second novel in a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year.Kithamar is a center of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories endure. This is Garreth''s.Garreth Left is heir to one of Kithamar''s most prominent merchant families. The path of his life was paved long before he was born. Learn the family trade, marry to secure wealthy in-laws, and inherit the business when the time is right. But to Garreth, a life chosen for him is no life at all.In one night, a chance meeting

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES***''ATMOSPHERIC AND FASCINATING'' Joe Abercrombie on Age of Ash''Spectacular'' Django Wexler on Age of AshFrom the Sunday Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of The Expanse, comes the second novel in a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year.Kithamar is a center of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories endure. This is Garreth''s.Garreth Left is heir to one of Kithamar''s most prominent merchant families. The path of his life was paved long before he was born. Learn the family trade, marry to secure wealthy in-laws, and inherit the business when the time is right. But to Garreth, a life chosen for him is no life at all.In one night, a chance meeting Trade ReviewThis outstanding series debut . . . instantly hooks readers with dual mysteries . . Readers will eagerly anticipate the sequel * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Age of Ash is a stunningly written, character driven story, centred on thieves, grief, and dark magic. Abraham certainly knows how to enchant his readers and transport them to the city of Kithamar, a place of beauty and of forbidding secrets -- FANTASY HIVE on AGE OF ASHAn atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience -- Joe Abercrombie, Sunday Times bestselling author of A LITTLE HATREDKithamar is a spectacular creation, a city brought to life by dance, intricate worldbuilding and subtle magic. Fans of Scott Lynch . . . will enjoy this one -- Django Wexler, author of ASHES OF THE SUNDaniel Abraham builds this world up with all the confident craftsmanship you'd expect from an author of his pedigree . . . So hang on to your cloak and dagger, Kithamar is in the hands of a pro. * SFX *The character stories in Age of Ash are phenomenal . . . Abraham is one of the most creative and original authors in the genre . . . I can't wait to learn more about what lurks under the streets of Kithamar -- QUILL TO LIVE on AGE OF ASHMuch like The Expanse, Age of Ash is an incredible exercise in realistic and detailed world building -- GEEKLYINC on AGE OF ASHIt's clear with this first in the Kithamar Trilogy that Abraham is on his way to giving us yet another must-read series -- FANTASY LITERATURE on AGE OF ASHThere's plenty of intrigue and politics, mostly seen through the eyes of people in well over their heads, and Abraham's latest is certainly an intriguing introduction to a series, hinting at plenty of larger events to come -- BOOKLIST on AGE OF ASHAbraham's prose is beautiful and the early chapters where he is building the city for the reader were a joy to read -- GRIMDARK MAGAZINE on AGE OF ASHThis new work bears the hallmark of a great Abraham work: intricate and dirty schemes enacted by initially sympathetic characters who make self-serving choices that they will eventually come to regret, but often too late to change course -- KIRKUS on AGE OF ASHEverything I look for in a fantasy -- George R.R. Martin on THE DRAGON'S PATHPrepare to be shocked, startled, and entertained -- Locus on THE DRAGON'S PATH

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Book SynopsisWinner of the World Fantasy Award, The Jasmine Throne has been hailed as a series opener that will ''undoubtedly reshape the landscape of epic fantasy for years to come'' (Booklist, starred). Now, Tasha Suri''s provocative and powerful Burning Kingdoms trilogy continues with The Oleander Sword. The prophecy of the nameless god - the words that declared Malini the rightful empress of Parijatdvipa - has proven a blessing and curse. She is determined to claim the throne that fate offered her. But even with the strength of the rage in her heart and the army of loyal men by her side, deposing her brother is going to be a brutal and bloody fight. The power of the deathless waters flows through Priya''s blood. Thrice born priestess, Elder of Ahiranya, Priya''s dream is to see her country rid of the rot that plagues it: both Parijatdvipa''s poisonous rule, and the blooming sickness that is slowly spreading through all living things. But she doesn''t yet understand the truth of the magic she carries. Their chosen paths once pulled them apart. But Malini and Priya''s souls remain as entwined as their destinies. And they soon realize that coming together is the only way to save their kingdom from those who would rather see it burn - even if it will cost them.***Shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards***Praise for the Burning Kingdoms trilogy:''Will undoubtedly reshape the landscape of epic fantasy for years to come'' Booklist (starred review)''Lush and stunning...this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out'' BuzzFeed News''Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be'' Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights''This cutthroat and sapphic novel will grip you until the very end'' Vulture (Best of the Year)''It left me breathless'' Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter''I loved it'' Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author of The Once and Future Witches''Suri''s incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove'' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun

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Book Synopsis''A vibrant tale of betrayal, intrigue and revolution'' Anthony Ryan''A thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces a beguiling new world'' S. A. ChakrabortyIn the city of Bassa, Danso is a clever scholar on the cusp of achieving greatness-only he doesn''t want it. Instead, he prefers to chase forbidden stories about what lies outside the city walls. The Bassai elite claim there is nothing of interest. The city''s immigrants are sworn to secrecy.But when Danso stumbles across a warrior wielding magic that shouldn''t exist, he''s put on a collision course with Bassa''s darkest secrets. Drawn into the city''s hidden history, he sets out on a journey beyond its borders. But the chaos left in the wake of his discovery threatens to destroy the empire.Award-winning author Suyi Davies Okungbowa begins a thrilling new epic fantasy series of violent conquest, burTrade ReviewI have to say that this is everything I love to see in a fantasy story: masterful, fully-realised worldbuilding, morally complex characters, thoughtful and piercing interrogations of power, privilege, and all the facets of human nature. Can't wait to see the next book in the series. Damn good stuff! * Jenn Lyons *A mesmerising coming of age tale set against a thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces an beguiling new world...and then rips apart everything you think you know * S. A. Chakraborty *Okungbowa's world feels fully formed from the first pages, sweeping readers away into an elaborately plotted tale of ancient magics and world-shattering politics. I, like many others, will be impatiently waiting for the next installment! * Andrea Stewart *A world so exquisitely observed in every detail, from the built environment to its social and political organization, that you can't help but tumble headlong into its vivid, captivating reality. Esheme is a standout: her unflinching subversion of motherhood to serve her own ends absolutely thrilled me * Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun *An epic fantasy set apart by how deftly Okungbowa unfurls his intricate, richly imagined world. It's not often you get to read a fantasy novel that spans not only ancient magic, sinister machinations and monstrous forests but courthouses, college classes and hairdressers too, evoking the terrible and fascinating city-state of Bassa in living, breathing detail * A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name *An original and fascinating epic fantasy full of bold characters, bloody action and brutal politics. I thoroughly enjoyed it! * James Islington *Okungobwa's richly-drawn and ruthlessly strict world never provides its conflicted characters with easy answers. Fantastical beasts and forgotten magic propel a story about ambition, conspiracy, and the elusiveness of belonging. This is epic fantasy that will make you think and leave you unsettled * Fonda Lee *Although set in a pre-industrialised world, the themes explored in Suyi Davies Okungbowa's Son of the Storm have a palpable contemporary resonance. Okungbowa weaves an intricate and irresistible plot around the tensions and contradictions of a corrupt, decadent society which is both dependent upon and resentful of its diverse migrant population. The result is a vibrant tale of betrayal, intrigue and revolution which benefits greatly from an original setting, a fresh take on magic and deftly executed characterisation * Anthony Ryan *It's always refreshing to find fantasies that break with all the old conventions and tropes, and Son of the Storm delivers on this like a flash of lightning in the dark! Set in a deftly crafted world of forbidden sorcery, magical beasts and fractured polities, this tale follows three characters whose seemingly disparate journeys are set for a collision course that will rewrite the fate of whole peoples and empires. Suyi Davies Okungbowa has created an original and fully conceived new world of fantasy teeming with brilliant possibilities and demanding to be explored! * P. Djèlí Clark *This sweeping and politically charged fantasy explores race, gender, and culture in a complex and compelling world * Buzzfeed *Highly recommended for fans of epic fantasy based on non-European mythologies * Library Journal (starred review) *A contender for best new fantasy series of the year * SFX *Son of the Storm, with its intricate African-inspired world-building and lush descriptions, is a delightful addition to this genre * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisReturn to a world of violent conquest, buried histories and forbidden magic in Suyi Davies Okungbowa''s superb Nameless Republic epic fantasy series From city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with fabled beasts, Suyi Davies Okungbowa''s sweeping epic of forgotten magic and violent conquests continues in this richly drawn fantasy inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa. After escaping Bassa, Danso and Lilong live in the vagabond colony of Chabo, under the looming threat of the new emperor''s bounty. Lilong''s dreams of returning home with the Diwi seem all but dashed, until opportunity knocks in the form of an offer from the Gaddo Company: resources for a journey east. In exchange? Lilong must break into a prison.Events from the heist soon force Lilong and Danso to leave hiding and travel the Lonely Roads East to the seven islands, accompanied by new allies. But Red Emperor Esheme, fresh from acquiring new powerTrade ReviewI have to say that this is everything I love to see in a fantasy story: masterful, fully-realised worldbuilding, morally complex characters, thoughtful and piercing interrogations of power, privilege, and all the facets of human nature. Can't wait to see the next book in the series. Damn good stuff! * Jenn Lyons *A mesmerising coming of age tale set against a thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces an beguiling new world...and then rips apart everything you think you know * S. A. Chakraborty *Okungbowa's world feels fully formed from the first pages, sweeping readers away into an elaborately plotted tale of ancient magics and world-shattering politics. I, like many others, will be impatiently waiting for the next installment! * Andrea Stewart *A world so exquisitely observed in every detail, from the built environment to its social and political organization, that you can't help but tumble headlong into its vivid, captivating reality. Esheme is a standout: her unflinching subversion of motherhood to serve her own ends absolutely thrilled me * Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun *An epic fantasy set apart by how deftly Okungbowa unfurls his intricate, richly imagined world. It's not often you get to read a fantasy novel that spans not only ancient magic, sinister machinations and monstrous forests but courthouses, college classes and hairdressers too, evoking the terrible and fascinating city-state of Bassa in living, breathing detail * A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name *An original and fascinating epic fantasy full of bold characters, bloody action and brutal politics. I thoroughly enjoyed it! * James Islington *Okungobwa's richly-drawn and ruthlessly strict world never provides its conflicted characters with easy answers. Fantastical beasts and forgotten magic propel a story about ambition, conspiracy, and the elusiveness of belonging. This is epic fantasy that will make you think and leave you unsettled * Fonda Lee *Although set in a pre-industrialised world, the themes explored in Suyi Davies Okungbowa's Son of the Storm have a palpable contemporary resonance. Okungbowa weaves an intricate and irresistible plot around the tensions and contradictions of a corrupt, decadent society which is both dependent upon and resentful of its diverse migrant population. The result is a vibrant tale of betrayal, intrigue and revolution which benefits greatly from an original setting, a fresh take on magic and deftly executed characterisation * Anthony Ryan *It's always refreshing to find fantasies that break with all the old conventions and tropes, and Son of the Storm delivers on this like a flash of lightning in the dark! Set in a deftly crafted world of forbidden sorcery, magical beasts and fractured polities, this tale follows three characters whose seemingly disparate journeys are set for a collision course that will rewrite the fate of whole peoples and empires. Suyi Davies Okungbowa has created an original and fully conceived new world of fantasy teeming with brilliant possibilities and demanding to be explored! * P. Djèlí Clark *This sweeping and politically charged fantasy explores race, gender, and culture in a complex and compelling world * Buzzfeed *Highly recommended for fans of epic fantasy based on non-European mythologies * Library Journal (starred review) *A contender for best new fantasy series of the year * SFX *Son of the Storm, with its intricate African-inspired world-building and lush descriptions, is a delightful addition to this genre * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisThere''s no formal training for battlefield salvage. You just have to pick things up as you go along. Swords, armour, arrows - and the bodies, of course.Over the years, Saevus Corax has picked up a lot of things. Some of them have made him decent money, others have brought nothing but trouble. But it''s a living, and somebody has to deal with the dead.Something else that Saevus has buried is his past. Unfortunately, he didn''t quite succeed.The first novel in a new epic fantasy trilogy from World Fantasy Award-winner K. J. Parker.For more from K. J. Parker, check out:The SiegeSixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityHow to Rule an Empire and Get Away With ItA Practical Guide to Conquering the WorldThe Two of SwordsThe Two of Swords: Volume OneThe Two of Swords Volume TwoThe Two of Swords: Volume ThreeThe Fencer TrilogyColours

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Book SynopsisFROM ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL VOICES IN FANTASY COMES A HEROIC TALE OF HONOR, FRIENDSHIP, AND BATTLEFIELD SALVAGE.It''s important to look after your crew when you''re in the battlefield salvage business. It''s stressful work at the best of times, and although your employees are unlikely to be happy it makes sense to keep them alive.So when Saevus Corax finds himself having to capture a castle to stop his men from being killed, he has no choice but to give it a try. Needless to say, the conventional rules of siegecraft are unlikely to be followed.

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Book SynopsisAN ANGEL FALLS IN SUNDER CITY...In a city that lost its magic, an angel falls in a downtown street. His wings are feathered, whole - undeniably magical - the man clearly flew, for all that he plummeted to his downfall moments after.The mystery will set Fetch - in his quest to bring magic back to his beloved city - on a journey involving necromancers, genies and shadowy secret societies. Fetch will search Sunder''s wildest forests and dingiest dive bars for the answer, and when he finds it, nothing will ever be the same again.A world recovers from losing its magic in this brilliantly-voiced contemporary fantasy series by Luke Arnold - perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Rotherweird or Terry Pratchett''s Discworld Fetch Phillips: Man for Hire Bringing the magic back! Enquire at Georgio''s café . . .

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Book SynopsisWar. Oppression. Rebellion. In a political fantasy unlike any other, debut author C. L. Clark spins an epic tale of revolt, espionage, and military might on the far outreaches of a crumbling desert empire.Trade ReviewClark gives us an unflinching story of colonialism and revolution and the people caught between. The Unbroken grabs you by the collar, breaks your heart over its knee, and mends it. An astonishing debut -- Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterIt doesn't take long to realize The Unbroken is something special. I'm going to need book two ASAP -- David DalglishGrabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. A perfect military fantasy: brutal, complex, human and impossible to put down -- Tasha SuriGet ready to fall in love with Touraine and Luca in one of the best fantasy debuts I have ever read! -- Matt Wallace, Hugo Award winner and author of the Savage Rebellion seriesRife with political, familial, and romantic tension, The Unbroken is a riveting epic fantasy about a city on the knife's edge of rebellion, a tangle of alliances, and a desperate search for magic and hope -- K.A. Doore, author of The Perfect Assassin

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Book SynopsisThe rebels have won, and the empire is withdrawing from Qazal. But undoing the tangled web that binds the two nations will not be easy, and Touraine and Luca will face their greatest challenge yet.Luca needs to oust her uncle from the Balladairan throne once and for all and take her rightful place as Queen. But he won''t let go of power so easily. When he calls for a ''Trial of Competence'' and Luca''s allies start disappearing from her side, she will need to find a way to prove her might. And she knows someone who can help. . .Touraine has found a home in the newly free country of Qazal. But she soon realizes that leading a country and leading a revolution are two very different tasks. And, even more importantly, if Luca''s uncle doesn''t ratify the treaty, the Qazali could end up right back where they started. Together, the two women will have to overcome their enemies, their history, and their heartbreak in order to find a way to secure Luca''s power and Touraine''s freedom.PRAISE FOR THIS TRILOGY:''Clark''s debut introduces a remarkable LGBTQ+ culture amid a story of colonial conquest, exploitation, prejudice, and brewing revolt in a land with a lost history of mystical powers . . . Fans of epic military fantasy will eagerly await more from Clark'' Booklist''High adventure on a human scale - don''t miss it'' Alix E. Harrow''This strong debut is filled with exciting action and worldbulding, intriguing characters . . . and an explosion of feelings. Readers will be clamoring for more of Touraine and Luca before they finish'' Library Journal: Starred Review''The Unbroken is something special. I''m going to need book two asap'' David Dalglish''A compelling and persuasive reimagining of both heroism and heroics'' Evan Winter''A perfect military fantasy: brutal, complex, human and impossible to put down'' Tasha Suri''This book feels like one of those deep conversations you have with someone you respect at 3am on a Saturday night. It''s wonderful, you know you''re going to miss it before it''s even over and you''ll think about it for a long time to come'' FIYAH Literary Magazine''C. L. Clark''s epic fantasy debut reveals all the ugly, painful, deeply personal complexities of revolution against empire. I''m in awe!'' Shelley Parker-Chan''A bold and exciting work that helps steer the evolution of the genre into the next decade'' Marshall Ryan Maresca''Get ready to fall in love with Touraine and Luca in one of the best fantasy debuts I have ever read!'' Matt Wallace''THE UNBROKEN is a utterly remarkable fantasy debut. A heart-rending, unflinching tale of love, loyalty, and making the right choices despite the repercussions. Clark had me completely engrossed in her prose, her world, and her characters from beginning to end'' FanFiAddict''A riveting epic fantasy about a city on the knife''s edge of rebellion'' K. A. Doore

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Book Synopsis***Nominated for the Nebula Award***Magic meets Bridgerton in the Regency fantasy everyone is talking about... Beatrice Clayborn is a sorceress who practices magic in secret, terrified of the day she will be locked into a marital collar to cut off her powers. She dreams of becoming a full-fledged mage, but her family are in severe debt, and only her marriage can save them. Beatrice finds a grimoire with the key to becoming a mage, but a rival sorceress swindles the book right out of her hands. Beatrice summons a spirit to help, but her new ally exacts a price: Beatrice''s first kiss . . . with the sorceress''s brother: the handsome, compassionate, and fabulously wealthy Ianthe Lavan.From the World Fantasy Award-winning author of Witchmark comes a sweeping, romantic new fantasy set in a world reminiscent of Regency England, where women''s magic is taken from them when they marry. A sorceress must balance her desire to become the first great female magician against her duty to her family.

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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST DAUGHTER IS FOR THE THRONE.THE SECOND DAUGHTER IS FOR THE WOLF.As the only Second Daughter born in centuries, Red has one purpose - to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wood in order to save her kingdom. Red is almost relieved to go. Plagued by a dangerous power she can''t control, at least she knows that in the Wilderwood, she can''t hurt those she loves. Again.But the legends lie. The Wolf is a man, not a monster. Her magic is a calling, not a curse. And if she doesn''t learn how to use it, the Wilderwood - and her world - will be lost forever.Hannah Whitten''s New York Times bestselling debut is a sweeping tale of love, legends and the secrets that hide beyond the trees.''I loved it! I was completely swept away by the world-building, the characters, and the delicate gorgeousness of the writing! A brilliant dark fantasy debut'' Jodi Picoult''Dazzling . . . This is sure to enchant'' Publishers Weekly (starred review)''An unputdownable fairy tale that traces the boundaries of duty, love, and loss. A masterful debut from a must-read new voice in fantasy'' Kirkus''A glorious journey through woods deep and so very dark. A stunning debut'' Erin Craig, author of House of Salt and SorrowTrade ReviewI loved it! I was completely swept away by the world-building, the characters, and the delicate gorgeousness of the writing! A brilliant dark fantasy debut -- Jodi PicoultDrenched in atmosphere, with sharp and biting prose, Whitten's For the Wolf is a glorious journey through woods deep and so very dark. A stunning debut -- Erin Craig, author of HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWSA dark, dazzling reimagining of 'Little Red Riding Hood' . . . Whitten lovingly weaves in elements from other fairy tales, including 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Snow White', while crafting a story that is all her own. With clever, immersive prose and a subtle touch of horror, this is sure to enchant -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)Atmospheric, folkloric and half-familiar. If you ever wished Beauty and the Beast had more eldritch forest monsters and political machinations, this is the romance for you -- Alix E. Harrow, author of THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARYThis hauntingly beautiful, fractured retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is dark, emotional and filled with tense action. Whitten's debut is epic and enthralling -- LIBRARY JOURNALAn un-put-down-able fairy tale that traces the boundaries of duty, love, and loss. A masterful debut from a must-read new voice in fantasy -- KIRKUS (starred review)Weaves a magical spell -- SFXAn enthralling fantasy debut that will leave readers eager for more . . . Hannah Whitten's debut is a spellbinding fantasy novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy fairytale retellings, possibly doomed romance, ancient curses and bloodthirsty trees -- SHELF AWARENESS

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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST DAUGHTER IS FOR THE THRONETHE SECOND DAUGHTER IS FOR THE WOLFHannah Whitten''s debut For the Wolf was an instant New York Times bestseller and word-of-mouth phenomenon. Now, the eagerly awaited sequel, For the Throne, concludes her brilliant dark tale of love, magic and the secrets written in the stars.Red and the Wolf have finally contained the threat of the Five Kings, but at a steep cost. Red''s beloved sister - Neve, the First Daughter - is lost in the Shadowlands. But Neve has an ally, even if it''s one she''d rather never speak to again - the rogue king Solmir. Together they must journey across a dangerous landscape to find the mysterious Heart Tree - and finally claim the gods'' dark, twisted powers for themselves. Praise for the Wilderwood Duology: ''I loved it! I was completely swept away by the world-building, the characters, and the delicate gorgeousness of the writing! A brilliant dark fantasy debut'' Jodi Picoult''Dazzling . . . This is sure to enchant'' Publishers Weekly''An unputdownable fairy tale that traces the boundaries of duty, love, and loss. A masterful debut from a must-read new voice in fantasy'' Kirkus''A glorious journey through woods deep and so very dark. A stunning debut'' Erin Craig, author of House of Salt and SorrowTrade ReviewI loved it! I was completely swept away by the world-building, the characters, and the delicate gorgeousness of the writing! A brilliant dark fantasy debut -- Jodi Picoult on FOR THE WOLFDazzling . . . This is sure to enchant -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on FOR THE WOLFAn unputdownable fairy tale that traces the boundaries of duty, love, and loss. A masterful debut from a must-read new voice in fantasy -- KIRKUS on FOR THE WOLF

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Book Synopsis''Hanrahan''s outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers'' Booklist, starred reviewTHE SWORD CARES NOT WHO IT CUTSMany years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord''s cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part. Now, when Aelfric - keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker - learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday''s eager heroes are today''s weary leaders - and some have turned to the darkness, becoming monsters themselves.If there''s one thing Aelfric knows, it''s slaying monsters. Even if they used to be his friends.Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, The Sword Defiant launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons and bloodthirsty vengeance.''The front runner for myTrade ReviewThe front runner for my book of the year . . . The Sword Defiant is a love letter to roleplaying games, to Tolkien, to what epic fantasy has been about for me through my whole life. I adored this book from the first page to the last. Hanrahan has taken the best of the old, the best of the last two decades, and then brought it screaming into the modern era. Fans of Gemmell and Abercrombie need this on their shelves. -- Ed McDonald, author of BLACKWINGHanrahan's outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers -- BOOKLIST (starred review)A gloriously gritty adventure through Hanrahan's astonishing imagination -- Peter McLean, author of PRIEST OF BONESHanrahan's RPG roots are clear, but it's the incredible depth of his imagination that make his world and story unique. He takes traditional characters and settings, throws in his own unique and monstrous creations and builds something completely fresh. Simultaneously familiar and completely original, The Sword Defiant is a treat for all fantasy fans, and especially for RPG players. It's an absolute blast. -- Justin Lee Anderson, author of THE LOST WARI loved every page. With The Sword Defiant, Hanrahan takes all of my favourite fantasy tropes and infuses them with creativity and vigour. The characters were unforgettable. Best of all, by the final page, I felt like I'd been on a true adventure -- Brian Naslund, author of BLOOD OF AN EXILEA slow-burning epic of faith and betrayal that explores what happens to heroes when the adventures are over and the lines between good and evil are no longer so clear-cut . . . This novel has the potential to become a fan-favourite among those who appreciate vast and eloquent epic fantasy. Readers will enjoy the unique twists, absorbing intrigue and endearing characters -- LIBRARY JOURNALIn the tradition of Tolkien and Eddings, with a richly detailed narrative, well-drawn characters, epic battles, and political and religious intrigues, Hanrahan's outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers - who will anxiously await the next book -- BOOKLISTGritty and rousing . . . Hanrahan creates fully realized environments with rich histories -- BOOKPAGE (starred review)Hanrahan is one of the best in the business at creating fantasy worlds that feel alive . . . It's a world that takes familiar fantasy archetypes, and turns them into cool characters with big personalities . . . I'll say it again - I'll read any book that Gareth Hanrahan writes -- THE FANTASY INNBoth a love letter and evolution of the epic fantasy novel . . . The Sword Defiant is an epic tale of how no world stands still forever . . . Highly recommended! -- RUN ALONG THE SHELVESHanrahan is a stellar world builder . . . I tore through The Sword Defiant in a few sittings despite its enormous size. The plot and world are exciting and beg to be explored . . . It is a fever dream adventure fantasy that begs you to take a look at it -- THE QUILL TO LIVE

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Book SynopsisHe thought he was saving the world. That was his first mistake.Twenty years ago, Alf and his companions defeated the Dark Lord and claimed his city. Now, those few of the Nine that remain find themselves unwilling rebels, defying the authority of both the mortal lords they once served and the immortal king of the elves - the secret architect of everything they''ve ever known. Once lauded as a mighty hero, Alf is now labelled a traitor and hunted by the very gods he fights to bring down. As desperate rebellion blazes across the land, Alf seeks the right path through a maze of conspiracy, wielding a weapon of evil. The black sword Spellbreaker, ever hungry for slaughter, has found its purpose in these dark days. But can Aelfric remain a hero, or is his legend tarnished forever?The Sword Unbound continues Gareth Hanrahan''s acclaimed epic fantasy series of dark myth, daring warriors and bloodthirsty vengeance.Praise for The Sword

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Book SynopsisThe Sword Triumphant concludes Gareth Hanrahan's acclaimed epic fantasy series of dark myth, daring warriors and bloodthirsty vengeance.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the story of Ursule Orchière in this captivating tale of family, witchcraft and love, perfect for fans of Practical Magic, The Witch''s Daughter and A Discovery of Witches.Brittany, 1741: There hasn''t been a witch born in the Orchière clan for generations. According the elders, that line is dead, leaving the clan vulnerable to persecution. Ursule Orchière has been raised on stories of the great witches of the past. But the only magic she knows are the false spells her mother weaves over the women who visit their fortune-telling tent. All of that changes when Ursule comes of age and a spark of power flares to life. Thrilled to be chosen, she has no idea how magic will twist and shape her future. Guided by the whispers of her ancestors and an ancient grimoire, Ursule is destined to walk the same path as the great witches of old. But danger hovers over her. Will she be able to escape the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyrTrade ReviewA beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic . . . but much more expansive in scope. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time -- Laure Eve, author of THE GRACES, on A SECRET HISTORY OF WITCHESA must-read for those who like magic, love, and a little bit of feel-good feminism in their historical fiction -- LIBRARY JOURNAL on THE AGE OF WITCHES

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Book SynopsisA woman''s ability to see ghosts draws her into a journey of redemption and unexpected friendship in thisunforgettable story from the acclaimed author of A Secret History of Witches.Beatrice Bird is plagued by ghosts. It''s a gift she''s had since she was a small child. Unfortunately, it''s a gift that has grown more intense, shifting from flashes and feelings to physical manifestations she can''t escape. In a desperate attempt for relief, Beatrice flees her home, her partner and a psychology practice in San Francisco for a remote island with only nuns and a few cows for company. She sees as few people as she possibly can. She doesn''t call home. Then she meets Anne Iredale, a timid woman who has lost everything that matters to her. For the first time in a long time, Beatrice''s gift will be called on to help someone in need. The path to healing awaits both of them - ifBeatrice can find the courage to take the first step.Trade ReviewA beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic . . . but much more expansive in scope. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time -- Laure Eve, author of THE GRACES, on A SECRET HISTORY OF WITCHESA must-read for those who like magic, love, and a little bit of feel-good feminism in their historical fiction -- LIBRARY JOURNAL on THE AGE OF WITCHESMorgan's superbly written historical novel set during the 1960s and 1970s offers a touch of the paranormal, complex and relatable characters, and resonant issues of abuse and control in a satisfying and highly relevant read . . . At once surprising, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this may be Morgan's most compelling book yet -- BOOKLIST (starred review)

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEOThe first book in the No. 1 international bestselling Wheel of Time saga that inspired the TV series.When she arrives in a small village in the Two Rivers, Moiraine discovers three young men, each of whom might be the long-awaited and reviled Chosen One, the Dragon Reborn. But she is not the only stranger new to the village, nor the only one searching. In a race against time and the agents of the Shadow, she must guide her charges through lands of myth and legend, toward allies both new and old, and into the footsteps of prophecy.The Wheel of Time turns, and an epic adventure begins.''EPIC IN EVERY SENSE'' Sunday Times''WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL'' New York Times''[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE'' George R. R. Martin''A FANTASY PHENOMENON'' SFXThe Wheel of Time series:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornBook 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: The Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosBook 7: A Crown of SwordsBook 8: The Path of DaggersBook 9: Winter''s HeartBook 10: Crossroads of TwilightBook 11: Knife of DreamsBook 12: The Gathering StormBook 13: Towers of MidnightBook 14: A Memory of LightPrequel: New SpringLook out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan''s The Wheel of TimeTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *[The] hugely ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre -- George R. R. MartinAnyone who's writing epic or secondary world fantasy knows Robert Jordan isn't just a part of the landscape, he's a monolith within the landscape -- Patrick RothfussRobert Jordan's work has been a formative influence and an inspiration for a generation of writers -- Brent Weeks

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVELWINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL ''Clever, wickedly fun . . . with an excellent balance of humour and heart. I loved it'' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of BrassCairo, 1912: Though Fatma el-Sha''arawi is the youngest woman working for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities, she''s certainly not a rookie, especially after preventing the destruction of the universe last summer.So when someone murders a secret brotherhood dedicated to one of the most famous men in history, Al-Jahiz, Agent Fatma is called onto the case. Al-Jahiz transformed the world fifty years ago when he opened up the veil between the magical and mundane realms, before vanishing into the unknown. This murderer claims to be Al-Jahiz, returned to condemn the modern age for its social oppressions. His dangerous magical abilities instigate unrest in the streets of CaTrade ReviewClever, wickedly fun . . . with an excellent balance of humour and heart. I loved it -- S. A. Chakraborty, author of CITY OF BRASSA magical voice with a brilliantly unique setting, it will keep you completely enthralled -- Ben Aaronovitch, author of RIVERS OF LONDONA Master of Djinn has all the tricky twists I want in a police procedural and all the djinns, magic and wonder I want from fantasy -- Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo and Nebula award-winning author of THE CALCULATING STARSA Master of Djinn is everything you might expect from Clark: cinematic action, a radical reimagining of real history, and magic on every page. I loved it -- Hugo Award winner Alix E. Harrow, author of THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARYWith this fantastic feat of postcolonial imagination, Clark reconfigures history with a keen, critical eye toward gender, class and imperialism. Meanwhile, the colourful prose and thorough worldbuilding allow readers to truly enter this imagined world. An epic tale of magic and mystery, this is sure to wow -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)An engaging mystery with a wonderful mix of the fantastic and the mundane, chain-smoking crocodile gods, stuffy marid librarians, and a brilliant heroine with a dashing bowler -- Django Wexler, author of THE THOUSAND NAMESClark deftly explores colonialism and the history of Cairo with an immersive setting that acts as another character in this delightful combination of mystery, fantasy and romance -- BOOKLIST (starred review)A tremendously fun book. Between the engaging writing and the intriguing plot, it was basically impossible to put down -- FANTASY INNRefreshingly different; a well-plotted mystery filled with engaging characters, presented with a lightly humorous touch -- GUARDIANA tonic of fast moving urban fantasy -- SFX

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The prequel novel to the globally bestselling Wheel of Time series - a fantasy phenomenonThe city of Canluum lies close to the scarred and desolate wastes of the Blight, a walled haven from the dangers away to the north, and a refuge from the ill works of those who serve the Dark One. Or so it is said. The city that greets Al''Lan Mandragoran, exiled king of Malkier and the finest swordsman of his generation, is instead one that is rife with rumour and the whisperings of Shadowspawn. Proof, should he have required it, that the Dark One grows powerful once more and that his minions are at work throughout the lands.And yet it is within Canluum''s walls that Lan will meet a woman who will shape his destiny. Moiraine is a young and powerful Aes Sedai who has journeyed to the city in search of a bondsman. She requires aid in a desperate quest to prove the truth of a vague and largely discrediTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEOThe second novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.The Forsaken are loose, the Horn of Valere has been found and the Dead are rising from their dreamless sleep. The Prophecies are being fulfilled - but Rand al''Thor, the shepherd the Aes Sedai have proclaimed as the Dragon Reborn, desperately seeks to escape his destiny. Rand cannot run for ever. With every passing day the Dark One grows in strength and strives to shatter his ancient prison, to break the Wheel, to bring an end to Time and sunder the weave of the Pattern.And the Pattern demands the Dragon.''Epic in every sense'' Sunday Times''With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal'' New York Times''[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genrTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The sixth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.Rand al''Thor, the Dragon Reborn, strives to bind the nations of the world to his will, to forge the alliances that will fight the advance of the Shadow and to ready the forces of Light for the Last Battle. But there are other powers that seek to command the war against the Dark One. In the White Tower the Amyrlin Elaida sets a snare to trap the Dragon, whilst the rebel Aes Sedai scheme to bring her down. And as the realms of men fall into chaos the immortal Forsaken and the servants of the Dark plan their assault on the Dragon Reborn . . .''Epic in every sense'' Sunday Times''With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal'' New York Times''[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre'' George R. R. Martin''A fantasy phenomenon'' SFXThe Wheel of Time series:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornBook 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: The Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosBook 7: A Crown of SwordsBook 8: The Path of DaggersBook 9: Winter''s HeartBook 10: Crossroads of TwilightBook 11: Knife of DreamsBook 12: The Gathering StormBook 13: Towers of MidnightBook 14: A Memory of LightPrequel: New SpringLook out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan''s The Wheel of TimeTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The seventh novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.The war for humanity''s survival has begun.Rand al''Thor, the Dragon Reborn, has escaped the snares of the White Tower and the first of the rebel Aes Sedai have sworn to follow him. Attacked by the servants of the Dark, threatened by the invading Seanchan, Rand rallies his forces and brings battle to bear upon Illian, stronghold of Sammael the Forsaken . . . In the city of Ebou Dar, Elayne, Aviendha and Mat struggle to secure the ter''angreal that can break the Dark One''s hold on the world''s weather - and an ancient bane moves to oppose them. In the town of Salidar, Egwene al''Vere gathers an army to reclaim Tar Valon and reunite the Aes Sedai . . . And in Shadar Logoth, city of darkness, a terrible power awakens . . .''Epic in every seTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The eighth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.Rand al''Thor, the Dragon Reborn, has conquered the city of Illian, struck down Sammael the Forsaken and shattered the armies of the invading Seanchan. Nynaeve, Aviendha and Elayne have broken the Dark One''s hold on the world''s weather and are poised to retake the throne of Andor. And Egwene al''Vere, leader of the exiled Aes Sedai, marches her army towards the White Tower.But Rand and the Asha''man that follow him are slowly being corrupted by the madness that comes to the male wielders of the One Power. If they cannot remove the Dark One''s taint from the True Source then none will survive to fight the Last Battle against the Shadow.And as Rand struggles to maintain his sanity the Seanchan launch their counter-strike.''Epic in every sense''Trade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The tenth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.Fleeing from Ebou Dar with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat Cauthon learns that he can neither keep her nor let her go, for both the Shadow and the might of the Seanchan empire are now in deadly pursuit. At Tar Valon, Egwene al''Vere lays siege to the White Tower. She must win quickly, with as little bloodshed as possible, for unless the Aes Sedai are reunited only the male Asha''man will remain to defend the world against the Dark One. Meanwhile, Rand al''Thor must gamble again, with himself at stake - not knowing which of his allies are really enemies.''Epic in every sense'' Sunday Times''With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal'' New York Times''[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre'' George R. R. Martin''A fantasy phenomenon'' SFXThe Wheel of Time series:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornBook 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: The Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosBook 7: A Crown of SwordsBook 8: The Path of DaggersBook 9: Winter''s HeartBook 10: Crossroads of TwilightBook 11: Knife of DreamsBook 12: The Gathering StormBook 13: Towers of MidnightBook 14: A Memory of LightPrequel: New SpringLook out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan''s The Wheel of TimeTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The twelfth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.Tarmon Gai''don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready.Rand al''Thor struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle, as his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself.Egwene al''Vere is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. She works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai, as the days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower - and possibly the world itself.''Epic in every sense'' Sunday Times''With the Wheel of Time, JordaTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The thirteenth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One''s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unravelling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to spill out of the Blight.Perrin Aybara is haunted by spectres from his past. To prevail, he must find a way to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it for ever.Meanwhile, Matrim Cauthon prepares for the most difficult challenge of his life. The Tower of Ghenjei awaits, and its secrets will reveal the fate of a friend long lost.The end draws near. It''s time to roll the dice.''Epic in every sense'' Sunday Times''With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal'' New York Times''[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre'' George R. R. Martin''A fantasy phenomenon'' SFXThe Wheel of Time series:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornBook 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: The Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosBook 7: A Crown of SwordsBook 8: The Path of DaggersBook 9: Winter''s HeartBook 10: Crossroads of TwilightBook 11: Knife of DreamsBook 12: The Gathering StormBook 13: Towers of MidnightBook 14: A Memory of LightPrequel: New SpringLook out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan''s The Wheel of TimeTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Now a major TV series on Prime Video The final novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.''And it came to pass in those days, as it had come before and would come again, that the Dark lay heavy on the land and weighed down the hearts of men, and the green things failed, and hope died.'' - Charal Drianaan te Calamon, The Cycle of the Dragon.In the Field of Merrilor the rulers of the nations gather to join behind Rand al''Thor, or to stop him from his plan to break the seals on the Dark One''s prison - which may be a sign of his madness, or the last hope of humankind. Egwene, the Amyrlin Seat, leans toward the former.In Andor, the Trollocs seize Caemlyn.In the wolf dream, Perrin Aybara battles Slayer.Approaching Ebou Dar, Mat Cauthon plans to visit his wife Tuon, now Fortuona, Empress of the Seanchan.All humanity is in peril - and the outcome will be decided in Shayol Ghul itself. The Wheel is turning, and the Age is coming to its end. The Last Battle will determine the fate of the world . . .''Epic in every sense'' Sunday Times''With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal'' New York Times''[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre'' George R. R. Martin''A fantasy phenomenon'' SFXThe Wheel of Time series:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornBook 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: The Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosBook 7: A Crown of SwordsBook 8: The Path of DaggersBook 9: Winter''s HeartBook 10: Crossroads of TwilightBook 11: Knife of DreamsBook 12: The Gathering StormBook 13: Towers of MidnightBook 14: A Memory of LightPrequel: New SpringLook out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan''s The Wheel of TimeTrade ReviewEpic in every sense * Sunday Times *A fantasy phenomenon * SFX *With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisOUR LANDS ARE WILD WITH GODS, OUR WOODS ARE WILD WITH MONSTERS . . .Cahan du Nahare is known as the forester - a humble man who can nonetheless navigate the dangerous Wyrdwood like no-one else. But once he was more. Once he was a warrior.Udinny serves the goddess of the lost, a goddess of the small and helpless. When she ventures into the Wyrdwood to find a missing child, Cahan will be her guide.But in a land at war, in a forest full of monsters - Cahan will need to choose between his past life and the one he leads now - and his choice will have consequences for his entire world.From one of the most original voices in fantasy comes the start of an epic trilogy of vicious outlaws, warring deities and an evil empire, set within the bounds of a forest out of darkest folklore. The Gods of the Wyrdwood have awoken, and their time is come.*****''An experienced novelist at the top of his game - this is Avata

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Book SynopsisWarlords of Wyrdwood is book two in a new fantasy trilogy set within the bounds of a forest straight out of darkest folklore - with outlaws fighting an evil empire and warring deities. RJ Barker is the British Fantasy Society Award-winning author of The Bone Ships and Age of Assassins.

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Book SynopsisHeart of the Wyrdwood is the epic conclusion to a fantasy trilogy set within the bounds of a forest straight out of darkest folklore - with outlaws fighting an evil empire and warring deities. RJ Barker is the British Fantasy Society Award-winning author of The Bone Ships and Age of Assassins.

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Book Synopsis''I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral''s adventures''Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi''A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would protect with your life . . . Unmissable!Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterFollow a star investigator and her rival as they journey through layers of reality to save the world as they know it in this whip-smart adventure fantasy packed full of reality-bending magic, Sapphic romance and tantalising mystery.Kembral Thorne is spending a precious few hours away from her newborn, and she''s determined to enjoy herself at the year-turning ball. But when the guests start dropping dead, Kem has no choice but to get to work. She''s a member of the Guild of Hounds, after all, and she can''t help picking up the scent of trouble. Especially when her professiona

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIn the aftermath of the First World War, a young woman gets swept into a glittering world filled with illicit magic, romance, blood debts and murder in this lush and decadent debut novel.On Crow Island, people whispered, real magic lurked just below the surface. But Annie Mason never expected her enigmatic new neighbour to be a witch.When she witnesses a confrontation between her best friend Bea and the infamous Emmeline Delacroix at one of Emmeline''s extravagantly illicit parties, Annie is drawn into a glittering, haunted world. A world where magic can buy what money cannot; a world where the consequence of a forbidden blood bargain might be death.''Brimming with romance and gilded with danger, Wild and Wicked Things is a heady, lyrical gem of a book'' Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf''A lush and evocative story that transports reaTrade ReviewBrimming with romance and gilded with danger, Wild Wicked Things is a heady, lyrical gem of a book -- Hannah Whitten, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of FOR THE WOLFViciously enchanting, with a spell woven onto every page. Francesca May has given us a cast of wild and wicked women who dare to hold a mirror to the darkest, and most tender, parts of our souls. I couldn't get enough! -- Heather Walter, author of MALICEWild and Wicked Things ticked all my boxes. . . . I couldn't put it down -- Genevieve Gornichec, author of THE WITCH'S HEARTAn intoxicating blend of secrets and glamour, romance and scandal, blood magic and dark pasts. If you've ever thought the Jazz Age would have been better with witchcraft, this book is for you -- H. G. Parry, author of THE UNLIKELY ESCAPE OF URIAH HEEPHaunting, immersive and seething with dark magic, Wild and Wicked Things cast it's spell on me -- Alexis Henderson, author of THE YEAR OF THE WITCHINGEven after the last page is turned, this intoxicating story lingers like a deep dark wine. Sparkling and deadly, Wild and Wicked Things enchanted me, and if you're feeling dangerous, it will enchant you too -- Lucy Holland, author of SISTERSONGEntrancing, seductive, and decadently beautiful, Francesca May weaves an intoxicating spell. Here is a deep, sensuous exploration of the bonds between three very different, complex women that readers won't soon forget -- Gwenda Bond, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authora lush and evocative story that transports readers far away from reality and into a witchy world full of damning secrets, unbreakable bargains, intoxicating love and found family. Add to this a little murder cover-up and you've got yourself the perfect Spring/Summer read -- CULTUREFLYThe extravagance and extremes of the Roaring Twenties combines with witchcraft, corruption and violence in this heady, absorbing read -- LoveReading

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Book SynopsisEveryone knows the story of Rapunzel in the tower, but do you know the tale of the witch who put her there?Enter a world of dark magic, mysterious woods and evil princes. This is the truth they never wanted you to know, as only a witch might tell it. With her strange black eyes and even stranger fainting spells, Haelewise is shunned by her village, and her only solace lies in the stories her mother tells of child-stealing witches, of princes in wolf-skins, of an ancient tower cloaked in mist where women will find shelter if they are brave enough to seek it.But when her mother dies, Haelewise is left unmoored. With nothing left for her in her village, she sets out to find the tower of legend-a place called Gothel, where Haelewise meets a wise woman willing to take her under her wing.But Haelewise is not the only woman to seek refuge at Gothel. It''s also a haven for a girl named Rika, who carries with her a secret the Church striveTrade ReviewFable and history rhyme in McMyne's captivating vision of a medieval past steeped in women's magic and bound by women's love -- Jordanna Max BrodskyThe Book of Gothel is wonderfully rich with historical detail, and sparkles with the intermingled magic of gods and goddesses, seers and wisewomen. Haelewise is a memorable heroine, worthy of legend. Readers will see the story of Rapunzel in a new and refreshing light. -- Louisa MorganBoth gently and fiercely told, The Book of Gothel is a sweeping, sharp story of how history twists into fairytale and back again -- Hannah WhittenSmart, swift, sure-footed and fleet-winged, The Book of Gothel launches its magic from a most reliable source: the troubled heart. Mary McMyne is a magician -- Gregory Maguire, author of WICKEDAn inventive retelling of a classic tale that pulls you deep into the wild woods of medieval Germany. The Book of Gothel is a spell-binding debut -- Signe Pike, author of THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOMMary McMyne does more than retell a beloved fairy tale. She elevates the voice of the sacred Feminine hidden within. Certain stories endure because of their beauty, wonder, and wisdom. The Book of Gothel is such a novel-one that will hold readers in delighted thrall right to the startling end -- Ronlyn Domingue, author of THE MERCY OF THIN AIRThe Book of Gothel delivers an intelligent spin on a well-loved fairy tale, the rich historical detail deftly woven with folktale magic and thoughtful characterisation -- Rowenna Miller, author of TORN

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Book Synopsis''A delightfully impish heroine . . . a tempestuous erotic connection . . . a captivating imagining of the life of the Dark Lady, the illusive inspiration for Shakespeare''s later sonnets'' Publishers Weekly (starred review)My name has only been whispered, heretofore...England, 1591. Rose Rushe''s passion for life runs deep-she loves mead and music, meddles with astrology, and laughs at her mother''s warnings to guard her reputation. When Rose''s father dies and a noble accuses her and her dear friend Cecely of witchcraft, they flee to the household of respected alchemists in London. But as their bond deepens, their sanctuary begins to feel more like a cage. To escape, they turn to the occult, secretly casting charms and selling astrological advice in the hopes of building a life together. This thriving underground business leads Rose to fair young noble Henry and playwright Will Shakespeare, and so begins a brief, tempestuous, and powerful romance-one

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Book SynopsisA timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance.Trade ReviewRich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic! -- P. Djèlí Clark, author of A MASTER OF DJINNAn enchanting adventure that weaves a spell -- Justina IrelandStolen destinies, dubious bargains, and unlikely groups of allies, all in a city whose history deserves more fame; a fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy -- Marie BrennanMasterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes -- T. L. HuchuClara is a heroine for the ages, and her 1920s Black Washington society, both the glamour and the grit, is so compellingly evoked it's as though Penelope has given us a peek behind the veil to hear the tales of our ancestors -- Alaya Dawn JohnsonA high-stakes, delightful read -- BuzzfeedPenelope's blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed -- Publishers WeeklyA great blending of realistic characters, spiritualism and magic, fantasy, mystery, a heist story and a strong element of romance. I love it when I encounter a book of a type I don't often read and get completely carried away with. And The Monsters We Defy is such a book that draws you into a brilliantly recreated historical world -- SciFi Mind

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Book SynopsisA woman journeys into a submerged world of gods and myth to save her home in this powerful historical fantasy that shines a light on the drowned Black towns of the American South.''Our home began, as all things do, with a wish.''Jane Edwards hasn''t spoken since she was eleven years old, when armed riders expelled her family from their hometown along with every other Black resident. Now, twelve years later, she''s found a haven in the all-Black town of Awenasa. But the construction of a dam promises to wash her home under the waters of the new lake.To save her community, Jane must journey into a sunken world. A land of capricious gods and unsung myths; of salvation and dreams made real. But the flood waters are rising and to gain the miracle she desires, Jane will have to find her voice again and finally face the trauma of the past.''Penelope fuses magical realism, folklore and African American history into a profound and rousing fantasy'' Publishers Weekly (starred review)''A mesmerising tale that deftly blends history and magic'' Nicole glover, author of The ConductorsFor more from Leslye Penelope, check out The Monsters We Defy.

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