Historical fantasy
Orbit The Trouble with Peace The Age of Madness
Book Synopsis A fragile peace gives way to conspiracy, betrayal, and rebellion in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling A Little Hatred from epic fantasy master Joe Abercrombie.Peace is just another kind of battlefield . . .Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized, and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye . . . before it kills her.Unrest worms into every layer of society. The Breakers still lurk in the shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while noblemen bicker for their own advantage. Orso struggles to find a safe path
£22.40
Orbit The Trouble with Peace
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£18.99
Orbit The Wisdom of Crowds
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£16.99
Orbit The Wisdom of Crowds
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£24.00
Orbit The Burning White Lightbringer
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£28.50
Orbit The Light of All That Falls 3 The Licanius
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£19.79
Little, Brown & Company Wrath of Empire Gods of Blood and Powder
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£18.69
Little, Brown & Company Soulkeeper
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£17.99
Orbit Ravencaller
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£17.09
Little, Brown & Company The Witchs Kind
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£15.29
Redhook The Age of Witches
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£16.19
Redhook The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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£16.99
Redhook Ithaca
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£25.20
Little, Brown & Company The Throne of the Five Winds
Book Synopsis'Intricate, elegant and sharp as a blade―The Throne of the Five Winds is sweeping political fantasy at its finest.' ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneTwo women are forced to navigate a treacherous imperial court determined to consume them in this sweeping and richly detailed first book of an East Asian-inspired epic fantasy series.The imperial palace―full of ambitious royals, sly gossip, and unforeseen perils―is perhaps the most dangerous place in the Empire of Zhaon. Komor Yala, the lady-in-waiting to the princess of the vanquished kingdom of Khir, has only her wits and a hidden blade to protect herself and her charge, who was sacrificed in marriage to secure a tenuous peace.Soon, Komor Yala and the Khir princess find themselves pawns in the deadly schemes for the throne. And when the emperor falls ill, a far bloodier game begins...A single hidden blade could alter the course of history in this epic tale of ambition, honor, and sacrifice, perfect for fans of The Tiger's Daughter and The Grace of Kings.Praise for the Hostage of Empire series:'With a deliberate pace and fine attention to details of dress and custom, Emmett weaves a masterful tale of court intrigues.' ―Booklist (starred review)'Action and intrigue takes place within a layered and beautifully realized fantasy world that will appeal to readers of K. Arsenault Rivera's The Tiger's Daughter.'―B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy BlogHostage of EmpireThe Throne of the Five WindsThe Poison PrinceThe Blood Throne
£15.29
Orbit Empire of Sand Books of Ambha
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£15.29
Little, Brown & Company Realm of Ash
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£15.29
Orbit The Time of Contempt
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£24.00
Orbit Blood of Elves
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£24.00
Little, Brown & Company The Poison Prince
Book Synopsis'A masterful tale of court intrigues.' ―Booklist (starred review)A woman's desire for revenge draws her deeper into a treacherous imperial court in this sweeping and richly detailed second book of an East Asian-inspired epic fantasy series. The crown princess has been assassinated, reigniting tensions between her native Khir and the great Zhaon empire. Now, Komor Yala, her lady-in-waiting, is alone in a foreign court, a pawn for imperial schemes.To survive and avenge her princess, Yala will have to rely on unlikely allies like the sly Third Prince and the war-hardened general who sacked her homeland. But as the Emperor lies upon his deathbed, the palace is more dangerous than ever before―for there are six princes and only one throne.The drums of war beat again in this epic tale of ambition, honor, and sacrifice, perfect for fans of The Tiger's Daughter and The Grace of Kings. Praise for the Hostage of Empire:'Intricate, elegant and sharp as a blade―The Throne of the Five Winds is sweeping political fantasy at its finest.' ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne'Emmett’s worldbuilding is sophisticated and captivating.' ―Publishers Weekly Hostage of EmpireThe Throne of the Five WindsThe Poison PrinceThe Bloody Throne
£13.29
Orbit The Quicksilver Court
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£16.99
Orbit The Book of Koli
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£15.29
Orbit A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
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£15.99
Orbit How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It
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£18.04
Redhook An Education in Malice
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£23.20
Orbit A Time of Dread
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£16.99
Little, Brown & Company A Time of Blood 2 Of Blood Bone 2
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£16.99
Little, Brown & Company A Secret History of Witches
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£16.99
Little, Brown & Company Senlin Ascends 1 Books of Babel
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£16.99
Orbit The Hod King
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£17.99
Little, Brown & Company The Fall of Babel
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£19.79
Orbit The Wolf
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£16.14
Orbit The Oleander Sword
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£16.99
Orbit The Bone Shard Daughter
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£17.99
Orbit The Bone Shard Emperor
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£16.19
Orbit The Bone Shard Emperor
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£22.40
Orbit The Bone Shard War
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£17.09
Orbit The Faithless
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£16.14
Orbit The Black Prism
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£17.09
Orbit The Blinding Knife
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£17.99
Orbit The Burning White
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£18.99
Redhook Ithaca
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£15.99
Orbit Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead
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£15.99
Macmillan The Clan Corporate
Book SynopsisCharles Stross was born in Leeds, England, in 1964. He has worked as a pharmacist, software engineer and freelance journalist, but now writes full-time. Stross has won two Hugo awards and been nominated multiple times. He has also won the Locus Award for Best Novel, the Locus Award for Best Novella and has been shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke and Nebula Awards. In addition, his fiction has been translated into around a dozen languages. His novels include the popular Merchant Princes and Laundry Files series. Stross lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife Feorag, a couple of cats, several thousand books, and an ever-changing herd of obsolescent computers.Trade ReviewStross gives us an escape fantasy that is most seductive, indeed. * Salon *The Clan Corporate offers more proof, if any were needed, why Charles Stross has become universally acknowledged as one of science fiction’s major new talents. -- Mike Resnick
£17.67
Little, Brown Book Group Alexander At The Worlds End
Book Synopsis''Wry and droll, fascinating and funny, by bringing us Alexander''s nether parts this novel gives momentous matters unforgettable life'' - Ross Leckie''Witty, ironic ... and achieves a deeply felt authenticity'' - NEW YORK TIMESWhen his father dies, and he is reduced at a stroke from prosperity to penury, Euxenus decides to leave Athens and seek his fortune elsewhere. As a philosopher and intellectual of some note, he has no difficulty getting a job as tutor to a young prince in the wealthy but utterly provincial court of King Philip of Macedon. The young prince is called Alexander, and the rest is history. Or is it? Alexander conquered Greece, Egypt and the Persian Empire in the course of eight years, amassing a huge army along the way, and leaving behind him the foundations of countless new cities named after him. He proclaimed himself a deity, and died at the age of 33. In ALEXANDER AT THE WORLD''S END, Tom Holt tells thTrade ReviewWitty, ironic ... and achieves a deeply felt authenticity * NEW YORK TIMES *A fascinating, gripping, moving story * THE TIMES *Wry and droll, fascinating and funny, by bringing us Alexander's nether parts this novel gives momentous matters unforgettable life * ROSS LECKIE *Read The Walled Orchard, so you can tell your descendants, "I was there when the historical novel started holding its head up with the rest of literature" * The Washington Post *
£24.45
Little, Brown Book Group Angel of Storms
Book SynopsisFollowing Thief's Magic comes the second novel in the Millennium's Rule series - from international No. 1 bestselling fantasy phenomenon, Trudi CanavanTrade ReviewA suspenseful masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the sequel * RT Book Reviews *Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a book that's hard to put down * Fantasy Faction *
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group The Last Druid Book Four of the Fall of Shannara
Book SynopsisThe triumphant conclusion to both the Fall of Shannara series and the entire Shannara saga - a truly epic final adventure from the master of modern fantasy. As the Four Lands reels under the Skaar invasion, its defenders must decide what they will risk to save their home. As one group remains to protect the Four Lands, another undertakes a perilous journey across the sea to the Skaar homeland, carrying with them a new piece of technology that could change the face of the world forever. And yet a third is trapped in a deadly realm from which there may be no escape.Packed with all of the hallmarks of Terry Brooks''s magnificent storytelling, The Last Druid is a fitting end to a saga that has enthralled millions of readers around the world.Praise for Terry Brooks:''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss''Terry''s place
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group The Unbound Empire Swords and Fire
Book SynopsisThe Unbound Empire is the epic finale to the spellbinding tale of courtly intrigue and dangerous magic that began with The Tethered Mage and The Defiant HeirTrade ReviewA gorgeous narrative that intertwines war, love, political intrigue, betrayal . . . I'll be following this author's career closely as I think she is sublimely talented . . . A phenomenally well-written, engrossing political fantasy series -- FANTASY BOOK REVIEWMelissa Caruso has taken things to an ENTIRELY new level of awesome with The Defiant Heir . . . I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book -- POWDER AND PAGEA dashing, compelling and exciting story, blending magic, assassination, conspiracy and diplomacy . . . I loved this book -- BLUE BOOK BALLOON on THE DEFIANT HEIRI love this book and series . . . refreshing and lively fantasy that has characters that I just can't get enough of -- SPECULATIVE HERALD on THE DEFIANT HEIRThe Tethered Mage is an excellent debut novel that set a high bar for its follow up, but The Defiant Heir takes the series to the next level in every way . . . I absolutely LOVED The Defiant Heir. It's extraordinarily fun with wonderful characters and intriguing mysteries that kept me eagerly anticipating what would happen next . . . I can hardly contain my excitement for the third instalment -- FANTASY BOOK CAFEThis is a series worth your time . . . The Defiant Heir takes everything that was good about its predecessor and adds depth and weight to make it a more serious and compelling read -- THE QUILL TO LIVECentered around a fierce and heroic set of characters, with intricate world-building and a quick pace, Caruso has really hit her fantasy stride with The Defiant Heir -- CULTUREFLYFreaking AWESOME . . . it's one of the best first novels in a brand new high fantasy series that I've read in ages . . Absolutely recommended and on my shortlist for favourite books so far in 2017 -- BOOK SMUGGLERS on THE TETHERED MAGEI've been dying to get my hands on The Defiant Heir . . . My expectations were extremely high-and the book went in a totally different direction from what I expected. In the best possible way. . . I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this series -- GIRLS IN CAPESThe eagerly awaited conclusion to Caruso's Swords and Fire Trilogy is as spellbinding as the first two books -- BOOKLIST
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Little, Brown Book Group Makers Curse Book 4 of Millenniums Rule
Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES***''EPIC, VIVID AND BELIEVABLE'' Guardian on Thief''s MagicInternational No. 1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with the thrilling final chapter in her Millennium''s Rule series - a place where worlds are at war and magic is not what it seems . . .Rielle is the Maker, restorer of worlds. She has lost count of the number of worlds she has been sent to save.Tyen has cast off his old identity. No longer a spy, he now attempts to teach new sorcerers and find ways to counteract the war machines that are spreading throughout the worlds.But when an old enemy brings news of a dark threat - something far worse than magically dead worlds and dangerous sorcerers - Rielle and Tyen must reunite if they are to have any chance of saving humanity.Praise for Millennium''s Rule:''Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbTrade ReviewIt's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful world-building . . . Vivid and enjoyable * SFX on THIEF'S MAGIC *A must for fans of Canavan's previous work and for fantasy fans in general * PRESS ASSOCIATION on ANGEL OF STORMS *Another page-turner from one of fantasy's best-selling authors * INDEPENDENT on ANGEL OF STORMS *Canavan brings the two very different worlds to vivid life, writes believable characters caught in dilemmas and leads the story to a satisfying climax while leaving room for future development * GUARDIAN on THIEF'S MAGIC *
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