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Book Synopsis''An intensely powerful story about friendship, unfairness, cruelty and love, from a brave new voice. Heartbreaking, touching, and thought-provoking'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''As heartwarming as it is heartbreaking, love, hope and family never leave this epic tale, which becomes one of escape and redemption. Stunning and powerful'' JANICE HALLETTThe young boys walked right through the fireflies, bathed in the warm blinking light. Lalloo tried to catch them between his palms but they were elusive, flying away or quickly going dark and invisible.Even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found.On the night that Lalloo''s brother is murdered, a large yellow moon hangs low in the sky above the family''s small hut on the outskirts of Lahore. Abandoned far from home only hours later, seven-year-old Lalloo will not see them again for a very long time.Unable to escape the memory of that night, Lalloo''s parents and sisters remain trapped at the brickyard, the kiln chimney churning black smoke into the sky as they slave brick by brick to pay off their debts.Now that he is older, Lalloo saves every rupee he earns in the city in the hope that he might one day be able to rescue his family. Yet as he falls in love with a girl he thought he''d lost forever, he realises that their freedom will only come with unimaginable sacrifice.And as the fireflies dance overhead, Lalloo must finally choose his own destiny...Inspired by a true story, this mesmerising debut novel of love, family, resilience and redemption will appeal to fans of modern classics The Kite Runner and The Beekeeper of Aleppo.** More praise for When the Fireflies Dance **''A beautiful, evocative, heart-wrenching novel of love, courage and strength in the face of unthinkable adversity. A stunning, eye-opening, moving novel with the power to transform a reader''s view of the world'' RAJASREE VARIYAR''A bold, beautiful novel that sweeps you away in an evocative story of family secrets, sacrifice and redemption. I read this in three breathless gulps and if you enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo, or The Kite Runner, you''re going to love it. A page-turning, heart-pounding thrill of a book, full of truth and insight and hope'' WIZ WHARTON''Deeply evocative and totally transporting, a story that will really stay with me'' SAMUEL BURR''A beautiful novel. Lalloo''s story is evocative, heartbreaking, and full of hope. I loved it'' CHARLOTTE LEVIN''Thought-provoking and heartbreaking. Aisha Hassan''s gift for storytelling makes this a beautiful and poignant read'' MARJAN KAMALI

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Book SynopsisWilliam Shakespeare is perhaps the world's greatest literary figure, famed for his insights into the human condition. Records show that he married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and had three children with her. At some point he went to London and joined the theatrical profession, as an actor, playwright, poet and, latterly, theatre manager and impresario. He died in April 1616, aged 52. The body of work left by Shakespeare included 37 plays, four poems and a collection of sonnets.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth book of Earthsea in a beautiful hardback edition. Complete the collection with A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Furthest Shore, Tehanu and Tales from Earthsea.With illustrations from Charles Vess''Le Guin''s words are magical. Drink this magic up. Drown in it. Dream it'' David MitchellThese five superlative, evocative and enchanting stories range from a few hundred years before A Wizard of Earthsea to just before The Other Wind, and feature some of Le Guin''s most popular characters, including the Wizard Ged himself. The stories are rounded off with an essay about Earthsea''s history and people.No Earthsea fan will want to be without this magical collection.''[Earthsea is] a memorable exploration of the relationship between life and death'' Magaret AtwoodTrade ReviewReads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago, and whose twists and turns have been handed down through generations of storytellers. It is timeless. . . . Le Guin's words are magical. Drink this magic up. Drown in it. Dream it * David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas *A memorable exploration of the relationship between life and death. . . Ged, its hero, must face his shadow self before it devours him. Only then will he become whole. In the process, he must contend with the wisdom of dragons: ambiguous and not our wisdom, but wisdom nonetheless * Margaret Atwood *[This series] made me look at the world in a new way, imbued everything with a magic that was so much deeper than the magic I'd encountered before then. This was a magic of words, a magic of true speaking * Neil Gaiman *One of the most deeply influential of all 20th century fantasy texts * THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASY *Le Guin makes a triumphant return ... the publication of this collection is a major event in fantasy literature * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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Book Synopsis''Once I started I just did not want to stop. So atmospheric and written in such a way I felt like I was truly there transported back in time living it all... A highly thrilling, fast paced and totally captivating unforgettable read... An absolute must read for any historical thriller fan'' Reader review ?????A country at war. Bombers fill the skies. A parachute drops in the dead of night...England 1940: Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German tanks roll across the green fields of their homes. Both are ready for the moment they will disappear into the woods and the fields to carry out their top-secret orders - to do whatever it takes to fight the Nazis once they arrive on British soil.Their worst fears are realised when a parachutist drops from a German bomber during an air raid. Arriving at the scene, Cook finds the white silk hanging from a branch, and a mysterious crate containing a complex piece of machinery. The spy is nowhere to be found.But at night, Cook and Margaret hear German voices in the darkness. Reports come in of others hearing similar things, and there are whispers of an agent from Berlin...With enemies already hiding among them, how far will Cook and Margaret go to protect the country and the people they love?Everyone is gripped by the John Cook novels:''Thrilling WWII set thriller that has heart-pounding action, but more importantly, a lot of heart... Completely gripping... A narrative that is as taut as piano wire! ...Not to be missed if you enjoy action-packed historical thrillers'' Reader review ?????''My God, this was great. It left me with a book hangover. I felt like I was there in 1940s England... I learned so much from this book... The writing is really 3D. You really feel like you''re there. It''s very immersive, and I love the witty humour. John Cook is a wonderful character'' Reader review ?????''John Cook is the Jack Reacher of 1940s Britain'' Damien Lewis''Gripping World War Two thriller that masterfully blends historical accuracy with intense action... a tense game of cat and mouse with a mysterious enemy agent... A must-read for fans of World War Two thrillers'' Reader review ?????''A compelling read and felt as if I was actually back in 1939. A delicious group of main characters... Great read'' Reader review ?????''A brilliant noir thriller set in the darkest days of the Second World War'' Stephen Leather

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Book Synopsis?''The undisputed Queen of Icelandic Noir'' Simon Kernick? ?''Yrsa is a magnificent writer'' Karin Slaughter? ?''Dark, creepy and gripping'' Stuart MacBride? AMONG THE MOURNERS AT A FUNERAL, ONE OF IS THEM IS A KILLER...A group of young professionals travel to the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland to attend an old friend''s wake. Their reunion soon turns into a living nightmare, as the memories of a party they attended at university, and desperately tried to forget, come rushing back.When two bodies are found on a rocky beach close to the refurbished lighthouse keeper''s house that the group had stayed in, medical examiner Iðunn is sent to provide the local police assistance.For Iðunn, who grew up on the island, this takes her back to the heart of her complex family and the ghosts of her own past she would prefer to keep at bay.But as the deadly secrets soon become insurmountable, can any of them escape unscathed?A chilling, isolated thriller form the legendary Icelandic crime writer and international bestseller, perfect for fans of C. J. Tudor and Ragnar Jónasson.

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly twisty and deliciously witty Golden Age murder mystery to transport you to 1930s Scotland. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Janice Hallett and Richard Osman.

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Book Synopsis????Can they patch up their broken hearts this Christmas? ???? Christmas in the picturesque village of Willowbrook should be dreamy - twinkling fairylights, snow in the air, and a busy time for Amélie in the repair workshop she owns, restoring furniture and mending treasured objects for locals to give as Christmas gifts. But in the tiny community, Amélie keeps bumping into her ex, Jack - and it''s killing her festive feeling. Jack and Amélie were perfect for each other... until one day they weren''t. And when Jack''s attempt at reconciliation goes wrong, he finds himself locked in Amélie''s van. Driving to her aunt''s house in the South of France, Amélie thinks she''s finally going to get some peace over the festive period, but like it or not, she''ll now be spending Christmas trapped on holiday with Jack. Could it help unwrap the secret to why they split up? Or will it be a gift they''d rather exchange?Curl up with your perfect Christmas read from Sophie Claire. A wonderfully cosy, second-chance enemies-to-lovers festive romance, perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Jo Thomas and Sarah Morgan.????????????????Readers adore Sophie Claire''s cosy, heartwarming romances...''A beautifully heartwarming festive romance that was perfect to cosy up with'' ????? ''Amazing'' ????? ''What a wonderful, wonderful book!'' ?????''I really didn''t want it to end'' ????? ''Wonderful, uplifting, feel-good read . . . I couldn''t put it down'' ?????

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Book SynopsisOriginally banned in China but later named one of that nation’s most influential books, a searing novel that portrays one man’s transformation from the spoiled son of a landlord to a kindhearted peasant. “A work of astounding emotional power.” —Dai Sijie, author of Balzac and the Little Chinese SeamstressFrom the author of Brothers and China in Ten Words: this celebrated contemporary classic of Chinese literature was also adapted for film by Zhang Yimou. After squandering his family’s fortune in gambling dens and brothels, the young, deeply penitent Fugui settles down to do the honest work of a farmer. Forced by the Nationalist Army to leave behind his family, he witnesses the horrors and privations of the Civil War, only to return years later to face a string of hardships brought on by the ravages of the Cultural Revolution. Left with an ox as the companion of his final years, Fugui stands as a m

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Book SynopsisThere is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery. Dante Alighieri''s Inferno, the first Canticle in the epic poetic masterpiece The Divine Comedy, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition featuring a striking cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for fiction lovers, fans of horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library.Harper Muse Classics: The Gothic Chronicles Collection presents Dante''s Inferno: Presents the fascinating and haunting allegory of a narrator (Dante himself, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil) who journeys through the nine concentric circles of Hell, each level increasing in despair and wickedness Explores such universal themes as the necessity for piety, the ramifications of sin, the inherent dangers of fame, the tension be

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Book SynopsisIn 2000, Geoff Johns redefined THE FLASH for a new generation. Now you can re-experience his unforgettable five-year run in these stunning tales of Wally West, The Fastest Man Alive! When the Flash breaks through space and time to reach a parallel Earth, it mirrors our own—except for one big difference: there is no Speed Force. Disconnected from the energy source that powers all super-speedsters, this is a world where The Flash never existed, and has become deadly for anyone who wears a mask. Powerless and hunted by the law, the only way Wally West can survive and escape is to accept help from those he trusts the least—his own Rogues Gallery! This first volume in THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS series collects THE FLASH #164-176 and THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS featuring art by Angel Unzueta, Scott Kolins and Ethan Van Sciver.

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Short Stories of Roald Dahl in the second of two unsettling and sinister volumes.''Dahl finds the child in the adult and the adult in the child and, with a little smile, he sticks the knife in both'' Anthony Horowitz, from his introductionRoald Dahl is one of the world''s most popular writers, equally at home writing for both children and adults. In this, the second of two volumes chronologically collecting all his published adult short stories, we experience Dahl''s dark and powerful imagination in full flight in 28 stories written between 1954 and 1988 (including eight tales which are not available in any other printed edition).Here, in ''Parson''s Pleasure'', a piece of furniture is the subject of a deceitful bargain; in ''William and Mary'', a wife revenges herself on her dead husband; and in ''Royal Jelly'' some new parents find an unusual and unsettling way to give their newborn its start in life.Whether you''re

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Book SynopsisREAD THE DELICIOUSLY DARK COMING-OF-AGE STORY NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET''A beautifully tragic coming of age story. I can''t get over this book'' 5***** Reader Review''Absolutely one-of-a-kind storytelling'' 5***** Reader Review_______When teenage cannibal Maren is rejected by her family, she is forced into a life alone and on the run.Until she meets Lee.Tall, brooding and mysterious, he sees Maren for who she is: someone like him.Maren''s small world breaks wide open. And as they embark on a journey of longing and survival, Lee teaches her how to live.Their bond makes them untouchable. Their blistering love is palpable.But will it save them from a world in which they don''t belong? . . .Trade Review[DeAngelis] successfully blends metaphor with the macabre...genuinely entertaining...Delicious fun * Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) *A commentary on young women's sexuality, reliance on self, and being about who you are rather than where you came from...This novel is unique, edgy, and not to be missed! * RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, "Top Pick" *Maren's loneliness makes her a vulnerable and completely believable protagonist...DeAngelis doesn't shy away from Maren's dark nature but manages to keep her sweet...giving us a portrait of a young girl who wants to fit in * Library Journal *A dark and mesmerizing vision of adolescent desire--this book will devour you -- Robin Wasserman, author of The Waking Dark and The Cold Awakening series

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Book SynopsisFrom Bernard Cornwell, the creator of the No. 1 bestselling Sharpe novels. Arthur has brought a fragile peace to Britain - but it cannot last . . .Uniting the restive British kingdoms behind him, Arthur believes he can now hold back the Saxons threatening the country. Meanwhile, Merlin sets out on a quest to uncover the sacred Treasures of Britain, hoping they will prove decisive in the coming battle. But in a country where the cult of the Christians is spreading, Merlin''s quest is divisive. And the ambitions of the rival warlord Lancelot threaten the delicate peace. Could even those closest to Arthur be moved to betray him?In the second book of the Warlord Chronicles, Bernard Cornwell brilliantly retells the Arthurian legend, combining myth, history and thrilling battlefield action.''Wonderful and haunting'' People Magazine''Of all the books I have written these are my favourites'' Bernard Cornwell

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''TERRIFIC IN EVERY WAY'' LEE CHILDYou won''t be able to put down the spine-tingling new novel from the author of The Chalk Man . . . ___________THENOne night, my little sister went missing. There were searches, appeals. Everyone thought the worst. And then, miraculously, she came back. She couldn''t, or wouldn''t, say what had happened. But she wasn''t the same afterwards. She wasn''t my Annie. Because sometimes my own little sister scared me to death . . .NOWThe email arrives in my inbox:I know what happened to your sister. It''s happening again . . ._______________''Confirms Tudor as Britain''s female Stephen King. There is a creeping dread on every page'' Daily Mail''Shows that her excellent The Chalk Man was no one-off in matching Stephen King for creepiness'' Sunday Express''Written with such skill it''s hard to believe this is only her second book. It gives King a run for his money'' James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series''Dark, gothic and utterly compelling'' J. P. Delaney, author of Believe Me ''Deliciously creepy . . . An absolute corker of a book'' Riley Sager, bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied Trade ReviewSome writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time . . . The Taking of Annie Thorne is terrific in every way * Lee Child *Confirms Tudor as Britain's female Stephen King. There is a creeping dread on every page and, as you start a new chapter, a dark shadow over your shoulder. Tudor's punk prose style and her great eye for menace make this a book no one should read at night. * Daily Mail *There is no sign of second-album syndrome: the mix of grotty provincial realism and amateur cold-case sleuthing works just as well here * The Sunday Times *As enjoyable and well written as her first, The Chalk Man * Daily Mirror *Dark, gothic and utterly compelling, The Taking of Annie Thorne pulls off a rare combination - an atmosphere of unsettling evil along with richly nuanced characterisation * J. P. Delaney, bestselling author of The Girl Before *Tudor's 2018 The Chalk Man was a standout mystery novel with a fresh voice and a spooky plot. This is even better * Washington Post *Shows that her excellent The Chalk Man was no one-off in matching Stephen King for creepiness * Sunday Express's Bestseller Predictions 2019 *From the author of The Chalk Man comes an equally creepy story about missing children * Woman & Home *Spine-tingling * Sunday Post *Spine tinglingly good * Amy Lloyd, bestselling author of The Innocent Wife *The Taking of Annie Thorne deserves every plaudit it receives * Richard Armitage, narrator of The Taking of Annie Thorne and star of The Hobbit *I loved everything about this book * Alice Feeney, author of Sometimes I Lie *So dark, so dastardly, so incredible. Still pondering this one, it's just that disturbing. C. J. Tudor has done it again. Bravo! * Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife *A can't-put-it-down thriller if ever I met one. I loved The Chalk Man and this is equally as fabulous. The Taking of Annie Thorne by lead head-rattler C. J. Tudor! * Joanna Cannon, bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep *Deliciously creepy, impeccably plotted and laced with both wicked humor and genuine shocks, The Taking of Annie Thorne is the kind of read-under-the-covers thriller you didn't think people wrote anymore. Lucky for us, C. J. Tudor still does. An absolute corker of a book * Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Final Girls and The Last Time I Lied *Dark and creeping and utterly unpredictable, The Taking of Annie Thorne is another triumph of a novel by C J Tudor. With its compelling characters and witty writing, it grips from the very first page * Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl *Gripping and dark, The Taking of Annie Thorne descends like its very own mine shaft, getting creepier the further you go. You'll race to the finish -- Roz Nay bestselling author of * Our Little Secret *With shades of Pet Sematary and an all-round aura of creepiness, The Taking of Annie Thorne cements C. J. Tudor's position as a major new talent at the dark heart of crime writing. Her characters are compelling, the village of Arnhill as atmospheric as its abandoned pit, and she possesses that rare ability to keep the reader turning the pages, desperate to discover what happens next. Brilliant * Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle *If you found your pulse racing as you read Tudor's previous book, you won't be disappointed in The Taking of Annie Thorne, another spooky, sinister slice of tension * Wiltshire Living *Delicious in every way. A deliciously creepy story, deliciously told. Storytelling like a siren's song: your hair will prickle and stand on end but you won't be able to tear your eyes from the page. If you like Tana French, you will love, love, love C. J. Tudor -- Alma KatsuRazor-sharp writing and masterful plotting drive this dark story about a small town, buried secrets, and ghosts from the past. Witty and compelling all at once, The Taking of Annie Thorne is a must read page-turner -- Wendy Walker bestselling author of * All is Not Forgotten *WOW WOW WOW! C. J. Tudor's follow-up to her impressive debut is superbly chilling and delightfully creepy. Smartly written and brilliantly plotted, here is a book that crawls under your skin and hooks on until you reach that jaw-dropping ending * C. J. Cooke, author of I Know My Name *C. J. Tudor has proven that she is the true master at creating perfectly dark, highly propulsive, and tightly coiled mysteries that are utterly impossible to put down. From page one, the reader is pulled in, in a gathering sense of dread, and taken on an addictive, thrilling ride to the very last page -- Aimee Molloy, New York Times Bestselling author of The Perfect MotherC. J. Tudor nails it again with this clever, disturbing novel where the scars of an old mining community are opened by a slash of cold murder. From the shocking opening to the explosive finale, The Taking of Annie Thorne is a chilling page-turner that will leave you checking the locks at night. Brilliant * Olivia Kiernan, author of Too Close to Breathe *I loved it. The quality of her writing meant it was an absolute pleasure to read, as well as being genuinely terrifying. It made my hair stand on end! Genius * Emma Curtis author of One Little Mistake *C. J. Tudor writes evil with aplomb - The Taking of Annie Thorne reveals how evil casts its resonance through places, people and our shared past. This book lingers with you long after the lights go out * Matt Wesolowski, author of Six Stories *What an absolute treat of a novel this was. Such an assured, distinct voice and an absolute belter of a plot * Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies *I rattled through The Taking of Annie Thorne by C. J. Tudor - it reads like a Stephen King novel, and I can't think of a higher compliment than that! * Simon Lelic *Deliciously creepy, and written with such skill and fluency it's hard to believe this is only her second book. Indeed I think it gives King a run for his money * James Oswald, bestselling author of the Inspector McLean series *C. J. Tudor is a writer of real creepiness. The Taking of Annie Thorne is no exception - a dark, chilling mystery that had me reading until the early hours * Kate Hamer, The Girl in the Red Coat *I read this novel with a sense of creeping dread. It was an achingly good, well-plotted, dark, disturbing piece of pure brilliance! C J Tudor is my new favourite author. * Sam Carrington, bestselling author of Bad Sister and One Little Lie *Loved this. Funny, frightening, goes out with a BANG. Believe the hype! * Chris Whitaker, author of Tall Oaks *A brilliantly sharp and distinctive voice and super-creepy plot. Fab * Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice *Finished this creepy corker last night. Utterly compelling with a host of intriguing characters and brilliant writing. Fans of The Chalk Man will definitely not be disappointed * Isabelle Broom, author of One Thousand Stars and You *I loved The Chalk Man, but The Taking of Annie Thorne is even better, creepier and more addictive! I was so creeped out I had to stop reading until my husband came home one night! Brilliant stuff - well done, C. J. Tudor! * Elle Croft, author of The Other Sister *The Hot List * Inside Soap *Following on from C J Tudor's successful debut, comes a novel about bullying, cruelty and deceit. . . Tudor keeps the novel moving at a fast pace * Literary Review *A Stephen King style thriller that will have you transfixed and submerged in the entanglement of the twisting plot. This book kept me intrigued all the way to the very end * Places & Faces *Crime meets psychological suspense meets out-and-out horror. From the stomach-churning first chapter to the grand guignol ending that is as shocking as it is surprising, Tudor racks up the nastiness . . . Another hit. * Buzz Magazine *Matches Stephen King for creepiness. A must-read for horror fans * Leamington Courier *Creepy beyond words. Just like Stephen King, the fact that Tudor's characters are so believable makes the events even creepier * People's Friend *

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Book SynopsisFEATURED IN THE TIMES TOP 100 CRIME & THRILLERS SINCE 1945 Penguin Picks are stories you''ll want to read again and again. Beautifully and stylishly designed by a modern artist, they are not only stories you''ll keep coming back to but also books whose looks will never go out of fashion . . . Mercy by Jussi Adler-Olsen is Scandinavia''s new bestselling crime writing sensation ''She scratched her fingertips on the smooth walls until they bled, and pounded her fists on the thick panes until she could no longer feel her hands. At least ten times she had fumbled her way to the steel door and stuck her fingernails in the crack to pry it open . . .''Merete Lynggard vanished five years ago. Everyone says she''s dead. Everyone says the case is a waste of time. Everyone except Copenhagen detective Carl Morck. Turning over this old case he thinks he''s found a clue missed by his predecessors. It takes him on a Trade ReviewOne of the most original plots in crime fiction . . . Brilliant * The Times, Top 100 Crime & Thrillers since 1945 *The new "it" boy of Nordic Noir * The Times *Gripping story-telling * Guardian *This pitch-black novel will have readers hungry for more * Independent *

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Book SynopsisONE NIGHT. ONE CRIME. ONE FAMILY TORN APART . . .''Pulled me in from the first page'' STEPHEN KING''Utterly authentic and full of twists. A remarkable debut'' SUNDAY TIMES''One of the best books you''ll read this year'' SHARI LAPENA''Keeps you guessing until the end'' 5***** Reader Review_______There are good men, and there are bad men . . . But which one is her husband?Julia Hall just wants to hold her family together. But the day her brother-in-law Nick is brutally assaulted is the day everything she''s worked so hard to build starts to topple.Julia''s husband Tony can''t let go of his anger about Nick''s attack. Or the police''s inability to give him the justice he seeks. He''s tempted to take matters into his own hands.Julia knows the man she married. But she fears what this is doing to him - and their family.Even more than that: she fears where saving her husband Trade ReviewPulled me in from the first page with smart narration, characters I cared about, a hold-your-breath plot, and a terrific final twist. Put this one high on your summer list -- Stephen KingA complex, suspenseful story about the shocking and unexpected consequences of a sexual assault . . . a brilliant debut. One of the best books you'll read this year -- Shari Lapena, Sunday Times and internationally bestselling authorA magnificent debut to rival the very best of Dennis Lehane, The Damage scores knockout thriller punches chapter after chapter. It's dense and exciting, as though Michael Connelly and Tana French had joined forces. A spectacularly plotted and powerful family drama -- A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowA brilliantly-observed novel about how a terrible crime can ignite the first match in a whole row. Twist after twist - but also a damning and humane exploration of family, brotherhood and upbringing. To say I loved it is a wild understatement -- Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling authorThe whodunnit tipped to be this summer's must-read * Daily Mail *Sensational. This is 'catch in the throat' storytelling that Wahrer makes look disarmingly easy and it leads to not one but two startling final twists. Unputdownable * Daily Mail *A tense psychological thriller, full of twists yet acutely attuned to the mental and physical effects of violence. It feels utterly authentic. A remarkable debut * Sunday Times *A suspenseful family drama. It draws you right in from the get-go and constantly leaves you guessing and questioning - sometimes even shouting at the page. An explosive ending that you will not see coming. If you're reading it around family and friends, expect to need to ignore them for a few hours while you finish it * Cosmopolitan *Damage sets the standard for psychological suspense! With a consummate authorial hand, Wahrer weaves a brilliantly layered story of a horrific crime and how it forces each member of a loving family to confront the harrowing question of what kind of person they truly are. The style of this novel is as elegant as the characters are breathtakingly real and the plot undeniably compelling -- Jeffrey Deaver, Sunday Times and internationally bestselling authorGritty and suspenseful . . . Splices small-town family drama with nervy psychological noir. An explosively slow-burn guessing game * Metro *Smart, suspenseful and timely, this accomplished debut takes us on a journey through the emotional fall-out from one ugly night in a small town -- Gilly Macmillan, author of The NannyCaitlin digs into our perceptions around masculinity, consent and what it means when violation becomes public knowledge. Twisty family drama . . . Skilful -- GraziaDelightfully unpredictable, The Damage is a relatable tale about the desire to protect your family. I ripped through it one sitting -- Brian Moylan, author of The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real HousewivesA devastating, life affirming, heart thumping exploration of family, brotherhood and what people will do to protect the ones we love. Highly recommended -- Holly Seddon, author of The Hit List and Try Not to BreatheA blisteringly smart and evocative novel, with a compelling premise, richly developed characters, and enough suspense to keep you up all night. A powerful debut -- Bruce Holsinger, national bestselling author of The Gifted SchoolA smartly written, deft thriller in which the fallout from the crime, rather than the crime itself, is the important thing. In asking us to consider how far we would go for those we love and what it means to part of a family, Caitlin Wahrer has written a compelling and thought-provoking book, which is also hard to put down -- Araminta Hall, author of Imperfect Women * - *A riveting exploration of the devastating effects male sexual assault has on an ordinary family & asks the question how far would you go for family? Highly recommended -- Laure Van RensburgDamage is the very best kind of thriller, exploring how numerous lives are blown apart by a single crime. With a cast of characters whose nuanced back-stories are brilliantly-drawn but never laboured, this is a magnificent novel which plays out like the most addictive of tv series. The storytelling is masterful and I was hooked from page one until that exquisitely satisfying final chapter... * Charlotte Philby, author of Part of the Family *Disturbing and challenging, this whip-smart novel explores loyalty and justice, and makes you consider whether you'd be the upright person you like to think you are, when pushed to the limits of your morality. It'll keep you guessing and changing your mind until the sucker-punch of an ending * WI Life *Nail-biting * Sunday Express *A simmering and shocking tale, sensitively told * Crime Monthly *A nail-biting read * OK! *Compelling * Bustle *

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Book SynopsisENTER THE BATTLEFIELDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH THE EPIC BESTSELLER FROM MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN''Pacy and propulsive . . . Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches'' DAILY MAIL''Iggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes'' THE TIMES''The master historical storyteller. This swords-and-sandals epic brings the ancient world to life'' DAILY EXPRESSTHE FIRST BOOK IN CONN IGGULDEN''S EPIC NEW SERIES THE GOLDEN AGE_______Pericles stands in the shadow of his father: a man who once saved Athens.To make his own name he must prove himself in the liar''s den of Athenian politics: pitting wits against friends, sceptics, enemies.But words alone do not make a leader.A force of Persians threatens the city and Pericles must find courage on the battlefield.In its time of need, Athens'' warriors Trade ReviewPacy and propulsive, Conn Iggulden's latest historical epic heads back to the battlefields and warships of the Ancient World . . . Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches, Lion chronicles power struggles, political machinations and the bloodthirsty ravages of up-close combat * Daily Mail *Iggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes * THE TIMES *The master historical storyteller returns with the first of a new pair of novels about Athenian general and politician Pericles. This swords-and-sandals epic brings the sights, sounds and smells of the ancient world to life, telling the story of the ongoing clash of empires between Greece and Persia. Conn Iggulden's research is second-to-none and his writing has never been more addictive. At home, Pericles is navigating a difficult marriage while shoring up his position in Athenian politics and art. But, in this gripping read, he also faces the ever-present threat of a resurgent Persia on the battlefield. * Daily Express *Included in 'Top 20 Summer Books' * survey conducted by The Reading Agency *Praise for Conn Iggulden * - *Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story...the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent * The Times *One of our finest historical novelists * Daily Express *Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction * Daily Mirror *Pacy...and packed with action * Sunday Times *Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times * Star *Compelling reading * Woman and Home *

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Book Synopsis*PRE-ORDER NOW! THE TWIST-A-MINUTE NEW THRILLER FROM LIA MIDDLETON THAT ASKS HOW WELL YOU REALLY KNOW THE PERSON YOU''RE MARRIED TO...*FRANK has been found not guilty of a terrible crime. But, moments after arriving home from the trial, he is killed.HARRY was Frank's defence lawyer. He knew everything about his client. Or at least, he thought he did. So how did he react when he found out the truth?ANNA is Harry's wife. Harry doesn't know about her connection to Frank. But could it have driven her to murder?ONE MARRIAGE. ONE LIE. TWO SIDES TO THE STORY

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Book SynopsisTHREE LIFE-CHANGING CHOICES, TWO STAR-CROSSED LOVERS, AND ONE UNCLAIMED DESTINY . . .DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD---Newly crowned as king of Maridrina, Keris watches powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is exposed.He knows there is only one way to save her when she is imprisoned by the Empress: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed.Zarrah, held captive on the dreaded Devil''s Island, faces two choices: regain the favour of the Empress who condemned her or die a traitor by her royal command.But dare Zarrah seek a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with a destiny she must fight to claim.Facing impossible odds, Keris and Zarrah must somehow find their way back to each other, before it''s too late . . .Tropes/themes: 1. Political Intrigue2. Alternate World3. Enemies to Lovers4. Action & Adventure5. Romantasy ---Praise for Danielle L Jensen''s previous work:-Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! - Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingRichly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down - I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word - Sarah J. MaasThe book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar world-building and multidimensional characters - Kirkus ReviewsStunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss - BooklistA Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024A Fate Inked in Blood, USA Today bestseller, March 2024Trade ReviewPraise for The Dark Shores Series * - *Praise for The Dark Shores Series * - *Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! * Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King *Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! * Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King *Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down - I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word * Sarah J. Maas *Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down - I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word * Sarah J. Maas *The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar world-building and multidimensional characters * Kirkus Reviews *The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar world-building and multidimensional characters * Kirkus Reviews *Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss * Booklist *Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisSHE MAY BE THE DAUGHTER OF A KING - BUT SHE STILL NEEDS TO FIND HER PRINCE . . . A headstrong princess is entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and romance in this coming-of-age tale.-It's been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice. Since then, much has changed.The royal family has only just returned to the beloved city of Austice after nearly two decades. Peace has been established since the end of the war with Troivack, and the Crown Princess, Alina, is ready to pick the perfect nobleman to be her husband.But the princess''s quest for her ideal match is proving rather difficult.Alina must manage expectations, flirtations and magical misadventures. All as she struggles to find her own place within her kingdom and understand the blossoming desires of her own heart . . .-Featuring delightful characters

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Book Synopsis''Hugely enjoyable, a proper mystery novel in a glorious Donegal setting'' JANE CASEY''Brilliant, beloved characters, a setting to die for and a sensational, twisted plot. I loved this one!'' JO SPAIN''A perfect summer read'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT The next gripping book in the Ben O''Keefe series.A very public death in front of an adoring crowd... or something more sinister?Early summer in Glendara and the town''s literary festival, Glenfest, is about to begin with Phyllis Kettle, the bookshop owner, at the helm. The big news is that Gavin Featherstone, the peninsula''s bestselling but reclusive writer, has been persuaded to take part.An eager crowd awaits his first public appearance in ten years. Unexpectedly charming, he is just about to read from his new memoir when he collapses and dies on stage.Ben discovers that she holds Featherstone''s will at the office, drafted by her predecessor

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting, offbeat mystery set in the perilous seaside town of Eastbourne and introducing Una, a risk-adverse actuary who uncovers a series of mysterious deaths.

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Book Synopsis***Your favourite Scottish detective returns in this brand new mystery in the Sunday Times bestselling series***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY''Warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist'' ANN CLEEVES''An exciting procedural'' SUNDAY TIMES''Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing'' THE TIMES__________DSI William Lorimer and his wife Maggie are taking their first extended holiday for the first time in years, and they''re looking for an adventure. What better place than Zimbabwe, with its bustling cities and beautiful scenery?Back in Glasgow, PC Daniel Kohi, former inspector with the Zimbabwean police, finds himself uncomfortably close to a murder investigation. Why did the murdered man appear at Daniel''s house just hours before he was killed? And how he is connected to the troubled family history of Netta Gordon, Daniel''s dear friend

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Book Synopsis''A Japan that never was, a future lost, ghosts that are not dead ... not even a partial list of ingredients can do justice to this wonderful cake of a book ... A time-defying thriller'' ROBIN HOBBStrange things are happening in Tokyo. As war with Russia looms, the city is plagued by strange electricity storms, while the staff at the British Legation have gone on strike, claiming that the building is haunted. Thaniel Steepleton is sent over from London to act as interpreter, bringing with him his partner, Keita Mori the watchmaker, their adopted daughter, Six, and Mori's clockwork octopus, Katsu. Thaniel is dazzled by life in Tokyo, but he feels increasingly out of his depth especially when he meets Takiko Pepperharrow, and learns of her connection to Mori.But then Mori disappears, and Thaniel and Takiko's paths diverge as they desperately try to find him. As their searches lead them to snow-steeped prisons and mountainside shrines, Thaniel is faced with the terrifying reveTrade ReviewInventive, immersive and entirely unputdownable -- Eithne Farry * Daily Mail *Wildly inventive, full of eeriness and magic, and fiendishly intricate plots * The Times *Pulley combines H Rider Haggard-style historical adventure with bizarre fantasy, but also excels at portraying the emotionally charged interplay of her charming cast * Guardian *A romantic, inventive, wonderfully immersive read * Sunday Express * As intricate as an origami sculpture * Spectator *With Pepperharrow, I think Natasha has outdone herself. The characters have reached iconic status already, and it’s so rare to find an author who marries such a sparkling imagination with the storytelling flair of a maestro thriller writer – this was her most unputdownable novel yet and I loved it -- Claire Evans, author of The Fourteenth LetterA Japan that never was, a future lost, ghosts that are not dead, random numbers, clairvoyant Samurai ... not even a partial list of ingredients can do justice to this wonderful cake of a book. Mori may know what to expect, but the reader will not! A lovely blending of steam punk ether science, Japanese historical figures, and a time-defying thriller. -- Robin HobbPulley’s intricate plot, vibrant setting, entrancing magic, and dynamic ensemble of characters make for an un-put-downable historical fantasy. New readers will be pulled in and series fans will be delighted by this tour de force * Publisher's Weekly *Plotted as intricately as clockwork, this weaves together historical political warfare with electromagnetic science research and magical clairvoyance. The characters are what really makes this sing, though ... I love them all, and would happily read a whole series of their adventures -- Lauren JamesPraise for The Watchmaker of Filigree Street: ‘Ten out of ten * Spectator *Charming … Elegant plotting, lashings of invention and jump-off-the-page characterisation * Guardian *Intricate, charming and altogether surprising * New York Times *Excellent * Independent on Sunday *Historical fiction, magic realism and elements of gothic fiction combine in this ambitious debut * Irish Times *Delightful, relentlessly charming and deeply moving … Remarkable * Los Angeles Times *

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Book SynopsisLiterary legend James Bond returns to his 1950s heyday in this exhilarating thriller by Sunday Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. It''s 1957 and James Bond (agent 007) has only just survived his showdown with Auric Goldfinger at Fort Knox. By his side is Pussy Galore, who was with him at the end. Unknown to either of them, the USSR and the West are in a deadly struggle for technological superiority. And SMERSH is back.The Soviet counter-intelligence agency plans to sabotage a Grand Prix race at the most dangerous track in Europe. But it''s Bond who finds himself in the driving seat and events take an unexpected turn when he observes a suspicious meeting between SMERSH''s driver and a sinister Korean millionaire, Jai Seong Sin. Soon Bond is pitched into an entirely different race uncovering a plan that could bring the West to its knees.Welcoming back familiar faces, including M and Miss Moneypenny, international bestselling author AnTrade ReviewA humdinger of a Bond story, so cunningly crafted and thrillingly placed that OO7's creator would have been happy to own it.... The book is the best Bond movie you'll ever see without actually having to see the movie. -- Simon Schama * FINANCIAL TIMES *TRIGGER MORTIS is a blast. Set two weeks after the end of the novel Goldfinger in 1957, it has a superb plot based around the early space race and features the return of the best Bond girl of them all, Pussy Galore. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Fleming fans certainly won't be disappointed. Trigger Mortis contains all the adrenaline you'd expect from a Bond novel with bags of humour, international jet-setting and a compelling cast of inventively named characters. It is, one suspects, a novel Fleming would be proud to have in the 007 canon. * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Almost too good * EVENING STANDARD *Horowitz is doing something both clever and audacious...a clever and enjoyable pastiche, which manages to press many of the buttons that were the purview of 007's creator. * INDEPENDENT *There is a delicate line separating imitation from parody and Horowitz stays on the right side of it to perfection. * DAILY EXPRESS *'Sexy, slick and full of suspense, this new Bond novel is perfect escapism.' * GRAZIA *Anthony Horowitz knows exactly what ingredients are required to satisfy even the most gluttonous James Bond fan and serves them up with the confidence of the self-confessed aficionado that he is... In Trigger Mortis the reader finds set pieces expertly handled and genuinely exciting... it all makes for an energetic and satisfying read. * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *'This supremely well-crafted thriller is an expertly shaken martini of authentic flavours, right down to several heart-pounding set pieces that surely belong on the big screen. Women... are in the driving seat in more senses than one, while Bond is an alluring mix of emotional detachment and death-defying heroics. Pure Pleasure.' * METRO *'Ultimately, Horowitz seems to me to have captured the spirit of Fleming more successfully than his recent illustrious predecessors in the Bond-sequel game.' -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *Trigger Mortis is cool and restrained... Fleming's best work was possessed of a rather insouciant tone; a wry, weary, mid-century tone that Horowitz captures exactly. * NEW STATESMAN *The tension-filled opening sequence is there, the threat to world peace, the race to prevent central Manhattan being blown to smithereens, beautiful women and dodgy gangsters, but, somehow, Bond is more likeable. Daniel Craig would be hard pushed to describe this one as sexist and misogynistic. Mr Horowitz has introduced us to a more rounded hero, but one who won't disappoint the traditionalists. * COUNTRY LIFE *'Horowitz's brings her [Pussy Galore] back as something like a three-dimensional woman, giving her an arc that surpasses Bond's hackneyed Freudian masculinity... He delivers the tersely precise prose that makes Bond so compelling, but more than that, he also supplies touches of Fleming's cruel poetry.' * GUARDIAN *'Horowitz has an amazing facility for narrating action, and the set-pieces are terrific... the final 50 pages pass in a breathless rush of excitement.' * SUNDAY TIMES *Anthony Horowitz produced as good an ersatz James Bond novel as one could hope for in TRIGGER MORTIS * DAILY TELEGRAPH - Christmas Books *A fast-paced Cold War thriller that should please literary Bond fans... a modern take on a period series: Bond doesn't seem quite as cold and brutal as Fleming's original and in a couple of places, the writer's 21st century morality seems to seep almost unconsciously through. * YORKSHIRE POST *'All elements are in place. We have the fast cars, the dead-eyed villain with a penchant for playing cards, a mysterious woman and an intricate plot involving rockets.' * RTE GUIDE *'A cocktail of speed, danger, strong women and fiendish villains.' * GAINSBOROUGH ECHO *'A pacy Cold War thriller that will please Bond fans.' * OLDHAM EVENING CHRONICLE *Fervent fans and completists will likely not be disappointed. * Weekend Australian *Bond and his creator have been under siege from the second-rate and politically censorious for decades. It has taken 50 years for one author, Anthony Horowitz, to finally deliver the respectful and tender homage both have long deserved. It is a cause for celebration. * Canberra Times, Saturday Age Melbourne, Sydney Morning Herald *Endorsed by the Bond estate, Anthony Horowitz does a sterling job of bringing the spy's bygone era to life, helped in part by access to Fleming's papers. * Herald Sun, Melbourne *The Fleming chapter slips in almost seamlessly, a testament to how attentive Horowitz has been to his master's style. * GUARDIAN *"A masterly feat of literary ventriloquism." * TIMES *"A pleasingly modern perspective while still managing to retain the essence of Ian Fleming's original novels. It also happens to be a great read." * CHOICE *'If you like the original Bond books it's a safe bet that you'll like Trigger Mortis, too. Horowitz captures the flavour and feel of the originals.' * CRIMEREVIEW *'Break-neck pace, complex and entertaining plot, and thrilling action... Expertly structured with plenty of twists and turns, this is classic Bond.' * BOOKBAG *

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Book SynopsisMasterful #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag is back with a riveting, emotionally powerful new thriller!''A gripping thriller that glued me to the pages'' FREIDA MCFADDEN''Tami Hoag expertly balances grit and heart to make the absolute most of a nail-biting story'' KRISTIN HANNAH''A delight to get lost in . . . I didn''t want it to end!'' ANA REYES''Thrilling, heart-breaking, dangerous, and blazingly smart'' LUANNE RICE''A gripping crime yarn from one of the best'' KIRKUSSmall-town labels are hard to shake. Hometown hero. Fallen angel. Can anyone ever escape their past?A murder victim dumped at the dead end of a lonely country road, face and hands obliterated by a shotgun blast, is not the way sheriff''s detective Nick Fourcade wants to start his week. His only lead takes him to the family of a hometown hero suddenly gone missing. Marc Mercier left his home for a weekend hunting trip and hasn''t been seen since.Meanwhile, sheriff''s detective Annie Broussard begins her first day back on the job after suffering a brutal attack by taking on the case of B''Lynn Fontenot, a mother desperate to find her grown son, a recovering drug addict. Robbie Fontenot has been missing for eight days, but the local police have no interest in the case, telling B''Lynn that an adult has the right to disappear, and a missing addict is no big surprise. But B''Lynn swears her son was turning his life around. Sympathetic to a mother''s anguish, Annie agrees to help B''Lynn, knowing she''s about to start a turf war with the city police.As Annie searches for Robbie Fontenot and Nick investigates the disappearance of Marc Mercier, it quickly becomes apparent that nothing is as it seems in the lives of either man. And it''s still not clear whether either-or neither-of them might be the unidentified murder victim. Old jealousies and fresh deceits, family loyalties gone wrong, and love turned sour all lay a twisting trail that leads deep into the Louisiana swamp, endangering all who cross the path of a bad liar.

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Book SynopsisA master thief plots an impossible crime - stealing the Iranian Crown Jewels. From the international bestselling author of TV mega-hit Dexter, comes a brilliant new thriller introducing Riley Wolfe.

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Book Synopsis*DEBBIE JOHNSON''S GORGEOUSLY ROMANTIC AND UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL, FOREVER YOURS, IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!*''Emotional, beautiful, wonderful. Debbie Johnson at her finest'' MILLY JOHNSON''Romantic, heartbreaking and packed with Debbie''s trademark warmth and wisdom'' CATHERINE ISAAC''A rollercoaster of emotions. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful'' ALEX BROWN''A very special, hugely affecting novel that you''ll return to time after time. A future classic'' MIRANDA DICKINSON''A beautiful story with emotional twists that pulled at my heartstrings'' JESSICA RYN''Utterly spell-binding, it sent shock waves through my heart'' CATHY BRAMLEY''This book is a triumph'' WOMAN''S OWNIt only takes a second...For life to change forever.Elena Godwin could never have known that her dream holiday to Mexi

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Book Synopsis This powerful graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s groundbreaking dystopian novel stands beside the acclaimed previous graphic novel adaptations, Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Parable of the Sower, winner of the Hugo Award Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Talents: A Graphic Novel Adaptation is the continuation of the travails of Lauren Olamina. Brought to life by Damian Duffy and John Jennings, the creative team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, Parable of the Talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olamina’s daughter, Asha Vere—from whom she has been separated for most of the girl’s life—interspersed with sections in the form of Lauren’s own journals. Against a background of a war-torn continent under the control of a Christian fundamentalist fascist state, Asha searches for answers about her own p

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Book SynopsisThe first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce’s award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times bestseller Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. However, Alanna isn’t like other girls from noble families—what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren’t allowed to do. But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna’s skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her we

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Book SynopsisBatcat is back and cooking up something extra special in the new graphic novel in Meggie Ramm’s hilarious early reader series There’s something delicious in the air on Spooky Isle . . . it’s the scent of fall! The changing of seasons means Spooky Isle transforms into an autumnal wonderland—the tree leaves and the skull on Mount Marrow change colors, the air gets crisper, and, best of all, the Night Festival arrives! Celebrating food, friends, found family, and festivities, everyone is excited for the next full moon. And this year, Al will enter the cooking contest! But Al doesn’t know what to cook . . . and he really, really wants to win! Together, Batcat and Al search for the perfect recipe and learn that sometimes winning doesn’t always mean coming in first place. Filled with pun-derful, spooky (but not too spooky) humor, Cooking Contest! is perfect for fans of Investigators, the Narwh

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Book SynopsisThe manga edition of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning classic Ronin by Frank Miller   A cursed Ronin. Psychological manipulation by a sentient AI. A security commander turned savior. And a postapocalyptic biotech war in the demon-teeming pits of a twenty-first century New York inadvertently started by the once benevolent Aquarius Corporation. Eisner Hall of Famer Frank Miller’s Ronin is cited as the inspiration for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Samurai Jack. Now—40 years later—Miller, with the team Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques, returns to the world of Ronin, continuing his story for a new generation in Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising.   With Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques providing pencils and inks for chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the manga, and the masterful Frank Miller himself drawing chapters 4 and 6, Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising is a visua

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Book SynopsisFeatured in these pages are Edgar Allan Poe's best-loved and most-feared literary creations: the clever C. August Dupin, precursor to Sherlock Holmes; the terrifying ghouls ofTales of the Grotesque and Arabesque; as well as the tragic sensibilities ofThe Raven and Other Poems. This is an essential treasury for Poe novices and experts alike.

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Book SynopsisA well-dressed corpse found shot in the sand and gravel wharf sparks trouble for Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur and his unpredictable boss, Assistant Chief Constable Iles.A must-read for devotees of British procedurals - Booklist Starred ReviewThe man is found dead in the local dockyard, shot from behind. Colin Harpur, examining the impeccably dressed corpse on his hands and knees, predicts the execution spells imminent trouble - and not just the unexpected arrival of his spiteful, brilliant boss, ACC Iles, at the two a.m. slaughter scene.Iles''s progressive attitude towards the local drugs trade has kept gang warfare off the streets, but now it seems jealous outsiders may be coveting the safe, ordered community he has so brilliantly created. Coveting, too, the local property - for instance, drug lord Ralph Ember''s luxurious mansion, Low Pastures, home to his unparalleled collection of china and porcelain.Harp

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Book SynopsisCrime writer turned sleuth, Augusta Hawke finds herself drawn into her second mystery when a celebrity doctor is found dead at a party she is attending! Callie Moore is no ordinary aspiring writer. Notorious wife of a Washington lobbyist, Callie believes no publicity is bad publicity and that publishing her scandalous memoirs will help her achieve her heart''s desire: a diplomatic posting. She just needs crime novelist Augusta Hawke to be her ghostwriter. It''s hard to say no to Callie, but Augusta does agree to attend her dinner party. The guest list is impressive, and it''s Augusta''s chance to meet celebrity doctor Doc Burke. But before Augusta really gets a chance to chat with the famous humanitarian, the evening ends in his untimely death. Signs point to a heart attack, but Augusta isn''t convinced. Especially when his niece tells Augusta about the mystery woman who claimed the doctor''s remains.Augusta decides to hos

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Book SynopsisA tense and claustrophobic mystery set in the Montana wilderness starring Nora Best.Nora Best is starting her life over . . . again. Spotting a ''team leader'' job with a therapy program for troubled girls at Serendipity Ranch, Nora thinks it''s the perfect role. She''ll be surrounded by the beautiful Montana wilderness and be able to make a difference in the kids'' lives.All is going well until it''s revealed a girl recently died at the ranch. The other girls are struggling with the loss. The official line is she jumped from a cliff, but she was afraid of heights and would have struggled to get there alone. As trouble at the ranch escalates and another shocking discovery is made, Nora''s determined to find out the truth to protect the girls. However, with her recent troubles, the local community, police and program leaders won''t take her seriously. Can Nora overcome her past to help the girls, or are the girls using her past to help themselves

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Book SynopsisDCI Monika Paniatowski faces an old enemy - and makes a fatal mistake with the potential to poison her whole career.Jordan Gough is an important man. He''s the town''s biggest benefactor. He is the proprietor of the Whitebridge Evening Telegraph. He owns the local football team.He is also, DCI Monika Paniatowski thinks, as bent as a corkscrew - and if she had any evidence, she''d put him away like a shot. A single encounter with him as a young detective sergeant left an impression she''s never forgotten. And neither, she is certain, has he.So when Jordan calls and demands to speak to Monika - and only Monika - she is on immediate high alert. He claims someone''s trying to kill him, but why has he destroyed the evidence? Why turn for help to an officer he hates?Certain she''s the target of a twisted practical joke, Monika makes a terrible mistake - one that could destroy everything she holds dear.The fourteenth DCI Monik

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Book SynopsisFormer New York darling turned amateur sleuth Madeline Vaughn-Alwin finds herself trapped in the beautiful hacienda of the Luhan family with a killer at Christmas!Newly engaged Maddie is hoping for a quiet Christmas filled with fun and festivity with her gorgeous husband-to-be Dr David Cole, but the moment she bumps into old friend Katrina Wilton, Maddie''s Christmas plans are thoroughly destroyed. Katrina is now married to the dashing, yet troubled veteran Alfonso Luhan, son of the infamous local landowner, Don Victor Luhan, and is celebrating Christmas at the family hacienda, Los Pineros - Katrina insists that Maddie and David simply must join them.However, Maddie and David quickly find that things in the Luhan family are far from merry . . . Don Victor casts a cruel and overbearing hand over his ailing wife Isabella and their four children - all with their own secrets and eccentricities. So when Maddie stumbles across Don Victor''s brutally murdered body ea

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Book SynopsisAn elderly mother with dementia - and dark secrets.A daughter who''s desperate to know the truth - no matter what.Get hooked by this thrilling, slow-burn novel of domestic suspense from critically acclaimed mystery author C Michele Dorsey.Engrossing . . . This solid psychological suspense novel should appeal to Lisa Unger fans - Publishers WeeklyDorsey escalates the tension masterfully - Kirkus Reviews Ever since Olivia and her mother fled their home, back when she was just a child, Olivia''s lived with her mother''s secrets and mantras. Don''t stand out. Don''t make friends. And most important of all: Don''t ask questions.Olivia is now a twenty-nine-year-old law student. She lives in Boston in a beautiful home with the perfect husband. It''s a good life. But she''s always longed to know more about her family history, and now her beloved mother has dementia, she knows

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Book SynopsisWriter''s retreat Windy Corner becomes a sanctuary of a different kind when a man and his foster daughter are harassed by a social worker, with tragic consequences.Emily and Luke Richards are back from their honeymoon and plunged into a whirlwind of activity. Emily''s half-brother, Oscar, and his fiancée want to be married at St. Bede''s Church with a reception at Windy Corner. But they''re not the only guests arriving at Emily''s home.Emily unexpectedly finds herself playing host to the family of the artist repairing the church''s stained-glass window, as well as Moses Valory and his young ward, Charlotte, who are seeking sanctuary from social worker Janine Vertue''s harassment.When Janine appears at Emily''s door and is later discovered hanged in her hotel room, it becomes apparent that Moses and Charlotte are not the only people in the house with reason to hate her. Could one of the guests Emily and Luke have come to trust turn out to be a mu

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Book SynopsisArmchair travellers and foodies, rejoice! Booklist Starred Review on Murder on the Spanish SeasSagarine Pfister is a great cook but has been blacklisted by almost every restaurant in Chicago. She gets her chance at Louie''s, a below-average restaurant, the only place that will give her a job.Things change when she finds head chef Louie Ferrar dead in the walk-in freezer of his restaurant. But instead of closing the place down, the owner, Russian gang boss Anatoly Morzov, not only offers her Louie''s job, but also the position as his personal chef. Sagarine agrees, and while she knows she''s playing with fire, the chance to turn out extraordinary food at both the restaurant and for Morzov''s extravagant private parties is just too tempting.While the Chicago P.D. searches for Louie''s killer, the FBI pressures Sagarine to inform on the gang. She has no choice, but things take another dangerous turn when she falls for one of Morzov''s lieutenants. As Saga

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Book SynopsisHope and Summer Bailey have their work cut out for them when a man who seems to be The Hermit from their Tarot card readings is found dead in their back yard!In the fun and exciting third instalment of the Fortune Telling Mysteries, the Bailey sisters find themselves in very hot water!An impromptu Tarot reading reveals the stranger who has been watching Hope and Summer over the last few days to be the Hermit - a seeker of knowledge and wisdom. The sisters discover that he has been hired to steal a valuable and potentially dangerous book from them, but only after he''s found drowned in their back garden!Was he killed to hide the mastermind behind the theft? When a rival fortune teller holds a séance to determine the identity of the Hermit''s murderer, Hope and Summer find themselves accused of the crime. Can they clear their name and figure out who the real culprit is before the book falls into the wrong hands?

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