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Book SynopsisThe FINAL CHAPTER of the critically acclaimed, action-packed series!Eva and Caspar escape the Seekers' Headquarters, but the secret of Caspar's identity threatens the bond between them. Can they find Amon in time before he uses the Books of Nostradamus to unleash his ultimate plan? Unthinkable tragedies and shaken loyalties aboud, while the loss of a trusted ally shakes Eva to the core. Will the Order be able to stop the inevitable in time? And, after the truth of Caspar’s origins is finally revealed, Caspar is faced with a decision of the future of the order, and the very nature of the secrets themselves! Best-selling author Tom Taylor (DCeased), along with artist Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and colorist Walter Baiamonte deliver the pulse-pounding conclusion of the fan-favorite series! Collects Seven Secrets #13-18.

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Book SynopsisBestselling sci-fi novelist Kevin J. Anderson turns an awesome musical adventure into an epic steampunk tale.

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Book SynopsisIt's 2046 and America has just elected its first teenage president! Previously selected as one of YALSA s Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens, DC s critically acclaimed political satire Prez is in a new format and more relevant than ever.

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Book SynopsisA meteor known as Lucifer's Hammer is about to wreak destruction on the earth, and with the end of the world imminent, there is only one safe place to be. In the mountains above Seoul, American-Korean bio-engineer Dr Kim Da Mi thinks she has found the perfect solution to save the human race. But her methods are strange and her business partner, Johnny Sandman, is not the type of person anyone would want to mix with. Drawn in by their smiles and pretty promises, Sydney - a Canadian model trying to escape an unhappy past - is an integral part of their scheme, until she realises that the quest for perfection comes at an impossible price.Trade ReviewImpeccable plotting * Guardian *Naomi Foyle is well placed to bring the little-known complexities of Korea's contemporary cultural scene to the foreground of her imaginative leap into our future * Mia Yun, author of House of the Winds *Foyle is effective at building tension and creating villainy all the more sinister for its well-meaning smile * SFX *

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Book SynopsisIs-land is a Gaian paradise in the middle of a blasted world - but its success comes at a dark price.Like every child in Is-Land, all Astra Ordott has ever wanted is to get her Security Shot, do her National Service and defend her Gaian homeland from Non-Lander 'infiltrators'. But when one of her Shelter mothers, the formidable Dr Hokma Blesser, tells her the shot will limit her chances of becoming a scientist and offers her an alternative, Astra agrees to her plan.Then the orphaned Lil arrives to share Astra's home and Astra is torn between jealousy and fascination. Lil's father taught her some alarming ideas about Is-Land and the world, but when she pushes Astra too far, the heartache that results goes far beyond the loss of a friend. If she is to survive, Astra must learn to deal with devastating truths about Is-Land, Non-Land and the secret web of adult relationships that surrounds her . . . or her actions could bring the whole community toppling down.Trade ReviewA complex and daring literary story * Upcoming4.me *I enjoyed Astra immensely. The novel's plot is fascinating . . . all of it set down in Foyle's smooth and flowing writing style * A Fantastical Librarian *This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it . . . reminiscent of LeGuin * Birmingham SF Group *A friend recommended Astra as an invigorating sort of escapism. She was right. My first experience of SF enchanted and stimulated me * Dervla Murphy, author of Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle *It's hard-hitting, but it's poignant and incredibly thought-provoking . . . Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable * Over the Effing Rainbow *Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping * Love Reading *This ambitious, thought-provoking take on a dystopian future paints a depressingly credible picture of environmental collapse . . . as events go hurtling towards the book's dramatic conclusion, I couldn't put it down . . . * Brain Fluff *

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Book SynopsisWhen confiscated genestock is stolen out of secure government quarantine, DI Sharon Varsi finds herself on the biggest case of her career: chasing down a clever thief, a mysterious hacker, and the threat of new, black market gemtech. Zavcka Klist, ruthless industrial enforcer, has reinvented herself. Now the head of Bel'Natur, she wants gem celebrity Aryel Morningstar's blessing for the company's revival of infotech - the science that spawned the Syndrome, nearly destroyed mankind and led to the creation of the gems. With illness in her own family that only a gemtech can cure, Aryel's in no position to refuse. As the infotech programme inches towards a breakthrough, Sharon's investigations lead ever closer to the dark heart of Bel'Natur, the secrets of Aryel Morningstar's past . . . and what Zavcka Klistis really after.'Some books are good, some books are even great. This one is important' - SF SignalTrade ReviewBinary is an exciting book that . . . is great fun to read. * Upcoming4me *I've said that Rewriting The Script is about focusing on authors who offer something fresh and new in SF/F, and if Stephanie Saulter doesn't count as one of those - indeed, perhaps as one of the brightest and best - then I don't know who does. This is another five-star effort from a writer that you absolutely do not want to allow to fly under the radar. * Over The Effing Rainbow *Great characters and a superb storyline that will make you stop and wonder. If you are looking for a unique concept in science-fiction, get the revolution series. You won't go wrong. * The Book Plank *We should be giving Saulter recognition for the intelligence and craft that she brings to her books . . . So much science fiction glosses over the creation of post-human species. The (R)Evolution series dives straight into the heart of the issues, and it has not finished with them yet. * Cheryl Morgan *Some books are good, some books are even great. This one is important. 4.5 out of 5 * SF Signal *Binary presents an entertaining and compelling story, with a tight and energetic climax . . . Stephanie Saulter is definitely an interesting writer, and one whose work I intend to keep seeking out * Strange Horizons *In Binary Stephanie Saulter has created an evocative and wonderfully crafted story . . . she has truly captured a future setting with all it's mess and madness, it's order and disorder, it's differences and similarities and it's sheer humanity * The Bookbeard's Blog *Stephanie Saulter has once again triumphed in a terrific, un-put-downable, novel with plenty to keep the reader guessing and desperate to find out the truth behind the mystery. 9/10 * Sleepless Musings Of A Well Groomed Moustached Man *one of the most powerful, thought provoking books I've ever read * Bookworm Blues *If you loved Gemsigns, you'll be blown away by Binary. What an absolutely amazing book this is . . . I would recommend this series to anyone who likes an intelligent, exciting, extremely well written science fiction story * Draumr Kopa blog *Binary has confirmed Saulter as one of the most interesting new voices in SF and a must-read author * A Fantastical Librarian *A brilliantly plotted, vividly told tale that encompasses the breath of humanity's triumphs and its failures, Binary accomplishes what few sequels do in surpassing its predecessor in every way * Speculating on Spec Fiction *An incredibly strong follow-up . . . I could go on and praise this novel over and over again. Social sci-fi just doesn't get any better than this! * Bibliotropic *One of the best SF books I've read. Fascinating in the extreme * The Founding Fields *An entertaining and compelling story, with a tight and energetic climax * Strange Horizons *Every bit as good as the first book * SF Crowsnest *A fascinating and compelling read . . . It comes highly recommended * Starburst *

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Book SynopsisDaniel is trapped in Ubo. He has no idea how long he has been imprisoned there by the roaches. Every resident has a similar memory of the journey to Ubo: a dream of dry, chitinous wings crossing the moon, the gigantic insects dropping swiftly over the houses of the neighborhood, passing through walls and windows as if by magic, or science. The creatures, like a deck of baroquely ornamented cards, fanning themselves from one hidden world into the next. And now each day they force Daniel to play a different figure from humanity's violent history, from a frenzied Jack the Ripper to a stumbling and confused Stalin to a self-proclaimed god executing survivors atop the ruins of the world. The scenarios mutate day after day in this camp somewhere beyond the rules of time. As skies burn and prisoners go mad, identities dissolve as the experiments evolve, and no one can foretell their mysterious end.

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Book SynopsisDr. Silas Williams is the brilliant geneticist in charge of preparing the U.S. entry into the Olympic Gladiator competition, an internationally sanctioned bloodsport with only one rule: no human DNA is permitted in the design of the entrants. But when his creation demonstrates monstrous strength, speed, and - most disquietingly - intelligence, Silas' scientific curiosity gives way to sheer terror.Trade Review"An outstanding debut novel" (Booklist) "Exacting science and meticulous attention to detail provide the backbone for this thriller, which blends the best of Crichton and Koontz." (Publishers Weekly)"

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Book SynopsisWhen three students inadvertently create an opening into our dimension from an alternate universe known as The Twist, they become the focus for the evil death-bitch Razorjack. Maverick cops, Frame and Ross, are assigned a disturbing serial killer case which draws them into what is potentially the final battle between good and evil. Written and illustrated by John Higgins (Watchmen, Hellblazer, Judge Dredd), this collectors edition features exclusive artwork, commentary and more!

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the City made from a dream. But this isn't any dream; it is the dark and haunting nightmare of a killer. It is the near future and old-fashioned movies, or "flatties", have been replaced by Dreams, virtual reality scenarios written by professional Dreamers. When infamous criminal Truro Daine escapes imprisonment, he flees into the City, an artificial world of his own creation, where he rules as the all-powerful Night Mayor. Now, detective Dreamer Tom Tunney and Susan Bishopric, author of romance Dreams, must join forces to track him down. But how do you hunt the Night Mayor in a city populated by a dense crowd of strangely familiar characters, where it's always two-thirty in the morning, shots never kill and the creator is omnipresent in every drop of falling rain - ?

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Book SynopsisWhen an oil rig off the Gulf of Mexico digs too deep, a torrent of nightmares is unleashed - the creatures of legend, always thought to be figments of our imagination, are now a very real threat to the survival of humankind. Safety worker Dave Hooper has the hangover from hell, and the last thing he needs is an explosion on his oil rig. But this is no accident, and despite the news reports, terrorists aren't to blame for the carnage. The rig is swarming with monsters. As he fights to save his co-workers from the ravenous demon horde while holding down last night's tequila, Dave is suddenly transformed from a foul-mouthed, overweight, booze-soaked slacker into something else entirely. An honest-to-goddamn monster slayer.

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Book SynopsisRogue clone Wayson Harris is stranded on a frontier plane - until a rebel offensive puts him back in the uniform of a UA Marine, once again leading a strike against the enemy. But the rebels have a powerful ally no one could have imagined.

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Book Synopsis2514 AD: An unstoppable alien force is advancing on Earth, wiping out the Unified Authority's colonies one by one. It's up to Wayson Harris, an outlawed model of a clone, and his men to make a last stand on the planet of New Copenhagen, where they must win the battle and the war or lose all.

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Book SynopsisEarth, 2516 A.D.: The Unified Authority has spread human colonies across the Milky Way, keeping strict order with a powerful military made up almost entirely of clones. But now the clones have formed their own empire, and they aim to keep it... no matter who they must defeat.

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Book SynopsisEarth, A D 2519. Less than a year has passed since the clone military of the Enlisted Man's Empire toppled the government of the Unified Authority. Now the clones rule Earth, but a new enemy has emerged - and set off civil war.

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Book SynopsisAfter discovering the first key in the wreckage of a crashed Builder ship, Skyler Luiken and his crew follow the migrating aura towers in search of the four remaining relics. But time is running out...

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Book SynopsisFive hundred years from now, ex-corporate mercenary Koko Martstellar is swaggering through an early retirement as a brothel owner on The Sixty Islands, a manufactured tropical resort archipelago known for its sex and simulated violence. Surrounded by slang-drooling boywhores and synthetic komodo dragons, the most challenging part of Koko’s day is deciding on her next drink. That is, until her old comrade Portia Delacompte sends a squad of security personnel to murder her.

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Book SynopsisRuthless and ambitious, Lord Phylos has control of Fhaveon city, and is using her forces to bring the grasslands under his command. His last opponent is an elderly scribe who''s lost his best freind and wants only to do the right thing. Seeking weapons, Ecko and his companions follow a trail of myth and rumour to a ruined city where both nightmare and shocking truth lie in wait.When all of these things come together, the world will change beyond recognition.Back in London, the Bard is offered the opportunity to realise everything he has ever wanted - if he will give up his soul.

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Book Synopsis'Skip the blurbs and just start reading this very funny book' MICHAEL MOORE Earth used to be Galaxy Entertainment's most lucrative show. The inhabitants of the Western Galaxy – the saviest, richest demographic in the Milky Way – just couldn't get enough of the day-to-day details of the average Earthling's live. But Channel Blue's ratings are flagging and its producers are planning a spectacular finale. In just three weeks, their TV show will go out with a bang. The trouble is, so will Earth. Only one man can save our planet and he's hardly a likely hero...Trade ReviewA laugh-out-loud look at the absurdities of modern-day America -- Louis TherouxSkip the blurbs and just start reading this very funny book -- Michael MooreOne part Waugh, one part Vonnegut, one part Truman Show -- Tom PerrottaHis Hitch-hikerisms work neatly... it's a lot of fun' * Independent *Martel is never predictable; his characters are fresh, gloriously detailed and never surplus to requirement * SciFiNow *

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Book SynopsisCould the return of an old enemy could see the gems fragile peace destroyed?The gillungs - genetically modified, waterbreathing humans - are thriving. They've pioneered new aquatic industries, and their high-efficiency quantum battery technology coupled to tidal turbines in the Thames estuary looks set to revolutionise the energy industry. But as demand grows, so does fear of what their newfound power might mean.Then a biohazard scare at Sinkat, their London headquarters, fuels the opposition and threatens to derail the gillungs' progress. Was it an accident born of overconfidence, or was it sabotage?DS Sharon Varsi has her suspicions, and Gabriel sees parallels in the propaganda war he's trying to manage: politicians and big business have stakes in this game too. And now there is a new threat: Zavcka Klist is out of prison. With powerful new followers and nothing to lose, she's out to reclaim everything they took from her.'Some books are good, some books are even great. This one is important' - SF SignalTrade ReviewA novel about justice and humanity . . . it is an achievement I can only admire * Locus *The (R)Evolution trilogy is that rare thing, a series of intricate action-packed near-future SF thrillers . . . They are a vital, important addition to the SF canon * Hierath *Regeneration is the perfect finish to a speculative fiction series that absolutely rocked my world . . . This is, hands down, one of the most important science fiction series that has been written recently * Bookwormblues *This is an excellent and thoroughly recommended story which examines regeneration on many levels. * Birmingham SF Group *if smart, diverse and socially aware science fiction is something you're hungry for, you should definitely be reading her work * Over the Effing Rainbow *fantastic finale to one of the best SF series of the past five years * A Fantastical Librarian *I've said once before that the ®evolution novels are important, and with the series now complete, I stand by that assertion . . . A conclusion that resonates * SF Signal *Regeneration is everything that made me adore Gemsigns and Binary, and so much more * Sleepless Musings *I highly recommend Regeneration and the whole trilogy * Graculus *Was the story compelling? It absolutely was. Where the characters interesting? More than you know. Did I enjoy reading it? Oh hell yes * Little Red Reviewer *A novel to be read for its excellent characters and its truly stunning prose . . . Saulter has given us an excellent end for her ®Evolution trilogy, which I highly commend to you * Intellectus Speculativus *It's hard not to be in awe of the story . . . Stephanie Saulter is fast becoming one of our favourite authors * Starburst *An extremely satisfying conclusion to this excellent trilogy * Holdfast Magazine *

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Book SynopsisHe thought he'd escaped. But peace is hard to find - and harder still to keep . . . The third in Peter Liney's Detainee series.Over a year has passed since Clancy escaped the hell that was the City. Pursued by the ruthless leader of Infinity - the corporation behind the mass murders of thousands of 'lower class' citizens - he has been on the run ever since, constantly looking over his shoulder. Despite this, he has forged a new life working the land on an abandoned smallholding on the other side of the mountains. Hidden there, he is as close to happy as he can be. Until strange things start to happen in the valley: too many unlucky coincidences convince him that another power is rising, and there are questions to be answered: what is the shadow maker? And who - or what - has begun to howl in the night?'Impressively dark' - Financial TimesTrade ReviewA mix of Logan's Run with Lord of the Flies . . . with a hint of Battle Royale' s oppressiveness * Geek Dad *A unique vision of the future. Liney's characters and world manage to get under the reader's skin * Fanboy Comics *Intense and so beautifully crafted, The Detainee is an unputdownable dystopian thriller. A scathing social commentary on how we treat our old, on the media and the meltdown of values and morals in today's life. Highly recommended read! * Fantasy Smorgasbord *Represents a dramatic extrapolation of current global issues. * Sydney Morning Herald *Dark brutality but also a beautiful, compelling message about love and courage * Library Thing *An edge-of-your-seat dystopian novel for adults. perfect for anyone who loves dystopian fiction and refreshingly realistic characters * The Qwillery *

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed, post-apocalyptic adventure for fans of The Walking Dead, World War Z and Feed. The dead don't always die. Those who rise again are the Walkin' . . .Thomas is thirty-two. He comes from the small town of Barkley. He has a wife there, Sarah, and a child, Mary; good solid names from the Good Book. And he is on his way home from the war, where he has been serving as a conscripted soldier. Thomas is also dead - risen again, he is one of the Walkin'. And Barkley does not suffer the wicked to live.Trade ReviewThis is a sparse, elegantly written novel about family ties. The influence of Cormac McCarthy and especially The Road is keenly felt, and Thomas and Mary's relationship is moving without being overly sentimental . . . the deft world-building and focus on small-scale human tragedy make for an absorbing alternative to World War Z -style epics. * SFX *'All in all it was a fantastic read and would recommend it highly. An excitingly uncomfortable read' Moggy's Books. * Moggy's Books *'Intelligent plotting and terrific storytelling throughout, I found this utterly gripping' Liz Loves Books. * Liz Loves Books *'Literary Horror at its best ... an extremely talented new voice in genre fiction' readerdad.co.uk. * readerdad.co.uk *'David Towsey has created something new and quite amazing in his debut. Re-interpreting the well-represented zombie genre, flipping it upside-down and front-to-back ... utterly captivating' Book Plank. * Book Plank *'Haunting, elegiac, evocative and human. Combines the taut yet melancholy feel of a classic pursuit Western with an authentically horrific sense of history gone wrong. A beautifully crafted debut' Christopher Brookmyre. * Christopher Brookmyre *This debut is utterly engrossing. It's a truly fascinating reinterpretation of the zombie myths ... I want to read a sequel to this book tomorrow. No, let me rephrase that, I NEED to read a sequel to this book tomorrow * The Eloquent Page *Something completely new and different . . . literary and elegant at the same time . . . I recommend it to anyone looking for something that's different, resonant and not "just another zombie book" * Bibliosanctum *[Your Brother's Blood] is an exceptionally good Weird Western zombie novel. Given how rare excellence is in any one of those areas, finding it at the conjunction of all three is a truly spectacular occurrence . . . Your Brother's Blood is something special * Pornokitsch *Towsey's writing is a joy - the reader can feel and empathise with Thomas' angst as he is hunted across inhospitable terrains with his young daughter. This will appeal to fans of both the zombie and classic Western genres * British Fantasy Society *If you're picking up Your Brother's Blood and expect it's just another zombie novel, then let me tell you: it's not . . . this one is more psychological than action-packed. If you want a break from all the swordfights and space battles, this is the book you should pick up * Draumr Kopa *One of the finest tales of the undead in recent memory, told in a grit-crusted, Old West style . . . with rich characterization, starkly beautiful language, and philosophical depth * NPR *Towsey is a master of his craft; lyrical prose and compelling characters combine here to create a novel with real warmth and heart * James Aitcheson, author of Sworn Swords *'Despite sitting in two genres, Your Brother's Blood manages to largely avoid relying on recycled tropes. There's little in the way of gun-toting, zombie-blasting carnage here. Instead, this is a sparse, elegantly written novel about family ties' SFX. * SFX *

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed, post-apocalyptic adventure for fans of The Walking Dead, World War Z and Feed. The dead don't always die. Those who rise again are the Walkin' . . .Thomas is thirty-two. He comes from the small town of Barkley. He has a wife there, Sarah, and a child, Mary; good solid names from the Good Book. And he is on his way home from the war, where he has been serving as a conscripted soldier. Thomas is also dead - he is one of the Walkin'. And Barkley does not suffer the wicked to live.Trade ReviewThis is a sparse, elegantly written novel about family ties. The influence of Cormac McCarthy and especially The Road is keenly felt, and Thomas and Mary's relationship is moving without being overly sentimental . . . the deft world-building and focus on small-scale human tragedy make for an absorbing alternative to World War Z -style epics. * SFX *'All in all it was a fantastic read and would recommend it highly. An excitingly uncomfortable read' Moggy's Books. * Moggy's Books *'Intelligent plotting and terrific storytelling throughout, I found this utterly gripping' Liz Loves Books. * Liz Loves Books *'Literary Horror at its best ... an extremely talented new voice in genre fiction' readerdad.co.uk. * readerdad.co.uk *'David Towsey has created something new and quite amazing in his debut. Re-interpreting the well-represented zombie genre, flipping it upside-down and front-to-back ... utterly captivating' Book Plank. * Book Plank *'Haunting, elegiac, evocative and human. Combines the taut yet melancholy feel of a classic pursuit Western with an authentically horrific sense of history gone wrong. A beautifully crafted debut' Christopher Brookmyre. * Christopher Brookmyre *This debut is utterly engrossing. It's a truly fascinating reinterpretation of the zombie myths ... I want to read a sequel to this book tomorrow. No, let me rephrase that, I NEED to read a sequel to this book tomorrow * The Eloquent Page *Something completely new and different . . . literary and elegant at the same time . . . I recommend it to anyone looking for something that's different, resonant and not "just another zombie book" * Bibliosanctum *[Your Brother's Blood] is an exceptionally good Weird Western zombie novel. Given how rare excellence is in any one of those areas, finding it at the conjunction of all three is a truly spectacular occurrence . . . Your Brother's Blood is something special * Pornokitsch *Towsey's writing is a joy - the reader can feel and empathise with Thomas' angst as he is hunted across inhospitable terrains with his young daughter. This will appeal to fans of both the zombie and classic Western genres * British Fantasy Society *If you're picking up Your Brother's Blood and expect it's just another zombie novel, then let me tell you: it's not . . . this one is more psychological than action-packed. If you want a break from all the swordfights and space battles, this is the book you should pick up * Draumr Kopa *One of the finest tales of the undead in recent memory, told in a grit-crusted, Old West style . . . with rich characterization, starkly beautiful language, and philosophical depth * NPR *Towsey is a master of his craft; lyrical prose and compelling characters combine here to create a novel with real warmth and heart * James Aitcheson, author of Sworn Swords *'Despite sitting in two genres, Your Brother's Blood manages to largely avoid relying on recycled tropes. There's little in the way of gun-toting, zombie-blasting carnage here. Instead, this is a sparse, elegantly written novel about family ties' SFX. * SFX *

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Book SynopsisNo one knows who will return as one of the Walkin'. But everyone agrees it's a curse . . . and there are those who will not suffer the wicked to live.Seven years after Thomas returned as a Walkin', the McDermott family are looking for a new life and Thomas has set his heart on starting a farmstead near the remote outpost of Fort Wilson. But the teachings of J.S. Barkley are not so easily forsaken - there are those who would see the sinners dead, and they are slowly closing in.Trade ReviewAn enigmatic read, economic, beautifully written, and highly engaging . . . This is a world where the unexpected happens and nobody is safe from it * Waistcoats, Gin and Words *Beautiful and haunting, Your Servants and Your People is a sequel that brings back everything that was great about Your Brother's Blood * Bibliosanctum *DT really does know how to set fire to a plot and keep it burning! * Book Geek *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of The Walking Dead and The Road: the stunning, terrifying, moving conclusion to The Walkin' Trilogy.Is there a future for those already dead?Rumours of the Drowned Woman are rife. Some say she can't be killed, not in the usual ways. She hunts down wanted men - but never collects on the bounty; they say she is looking for one man in particular. He killed her husband and stole her daughter.There will be a reckoning.'Haunting, elegiac, evocative and human' Christopher Brookmyre, author of Dead Girl WalkingTrade ReviewNot only is it one of the finest tales of the undead in recent memory, told in a grit-crusted. Old West style, it all but corners the market on the literary zombiepocalypse Western * NPR on Your Brother's Blood *Haunting, elegiac, evocative and human. Combines the taut yet melancholy feel of a classic pursuit Western with an authentically horrific sense of history gone wrong. * Christopher Brookmyre, author of Dead Girl Walking on The Walkin' Trilogy *An excitingly uncomfortable read * Moggy's Books on The Walkin' Trilogy *Utterly engrossing. It's a truly fascinating reinterpretation of the zombie myths * The Eloquent Page on Your Brother's Blood *David Towsey has created something new and quite amazing . . . Re-interpreting the well-represented zombie genre, flipping it upside-down and front-to-back . . . utterly captivating * The Book Plank on The Walkin' Trilogy *An interesting read, and excellent at transporting you to the town of Barkley . . . Just the right amount of thrill and suspense, intertwined with complex religious sensibilities, moral values and amoral values. * Alexicon Reviews *A special book unlike anything I've read before . . . creating imaginative characters and new worlds that lead to speculation . . . Not only surprised me with its originality, but also had a lot more feeling than I expected. * Bibliosanctum on Your Brother's Blood *A really great read indeed. I was hooked from the beginning. * Book Geek Says on Your Brother's Blood *Towsey's writing is a joy - the reader can feel and empathise with Thomas' angst as he is hunted across inhospitable terrains with his young daughter. This will appeal to fans of both the zombie and classic Western genres. * British Fantasy Society on Your Brother's Blood *An exceptionally good Weird Western zombie novel . . . Your Brother's Blood is something special * Pornokitsch *If you enjoyed the deeper zombie tv series of the recent years such as "In the Flesh" and "The Returned", as well as books such as "Handling the Undead" by John Ajvide Lindqvist, you'll handsomely enjoy "Your Brother's Blood". As far as we're concerned, one of the contenders for the best novel of the year. * Upcoming4.me on Your Brother's Blood *A fascinating, emotionally enrapturing narrative . . . a tremendously memorable debut, and a striking start to what promises to be a bloody biblical trilogy. * Tor.com on Your Brother's Blood *The deft world-building and focus on small-scale human tragedy make for an absorbing alternative to World War Z-style epics. * SFX *Not only is it one of the finest tales of the undead in recent memory, told in a grit-crusted. Old West style, it all but corners the market on the literary zombiepocalypse Western * NPR on Your Brother's Blood *Haunting, elegiac, evocative and human. Combines the taut yet melancholy feel of a classic pursuit Western with an authentically horrific sense of history gone wrong. A beautifully crafted debut * Christopher Brookmyre, author of Dead Girl Walking on The Walkin' Trilogy *An excitingly uncomfortable read * Moggy's Books on The Walkin' Trilogy *This debut is utterly engrossing. It's a truly fascinating reinterpretation of the zombie myths ... I want to read a sequel to this book tomorrow. No, let me rephrase that, I NEED to read a sequel to this book tomorrow! * The Eloquent Page on Your Brother's Blood *David Towsey has created something new and quite amazing in his debut. Re-interpreting the well-represented zombie genre, flipping it upside-down and front-to-back . . . utterly captivating' * The Book Plank on The Walkin' Trilogy *

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Book SynopsisAstra has escaped her enemies, and left behind her friends. But in this new, disorientating world, can she trust anyone?Astra Ordott is in exile. Evicted from Is-Land for a crime she cannot regret, she has found work in an ancient fortress in Non-Land: headquarters of the Council of New Continents, the global body charged with providing humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of this toxic refugee camp. Recovering from a disorienting course of Memory Pacification Treatment, Astra struggles to focus on her overriding goals - to find her Code father and avenge the death of her Shelter mother, Hokma. But can the CONC compound director, the ambiguous Major Thames, protect her from the hawk-eyed attentions of her old enemies? And who in this world of competing agendas can she trust?The deeper Astra ventures into this new world, the more she realises her true quest may be to find herself.Trade ReviewIt's hard-hitting, but it's poignant and incredibly thought-provoking at the same time . . . Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable. * Over The Effing Rainbow on Astra *Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping. -- Love Reading * Love Reading on Astra *Rook Song is brave and unexpected . . . if you like your SF intelligent and stimulating do yourself a favour and pick up both Astra and Rook Song. You won't regret it. * Upcoming4me *An intensely deep and thought-provoking narrative. It's a beautiful story, unique and daring * Bibliosanctum *A beguiling and absorbing sci-fi/fantasy novel . . . an uplifting celebration of bodily diversity * Blind Spot *Rook Song is thoroughly engrossing, with great edge and energy, full of gritty detail and fierce, intelligent characters. It has the joy of an adventure story and the weight of myth, as crafted by a true storyteller * Bidisha *Offering plenty of twists and surprises, Rook Song outdoes its predecessor . . . Book one was a commentary on how society should live to protect the planet, book two is a comment on how people should prevent international conflict and wars. We can only wait with bated breath to see what book three will campaign for * Starburst *Slow and beautiful and aching, painting a picture of paradise on Earth so close to being what it pretends to be that it physically hurts * Skydancer8 *Foyle is certainly a gutsy writer, who is unafraid of dealing with subjects not often discussed in science fiction . . . Foyle's sure-footed, vivid writing takes this story into another, slightly mystical level . . . I recommend this challenging, well written series for anyone interested in complex and immersive stories * Brain Fluff *

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Book SynopsisAstra is the long prophesied icon of unification for the peoples of Non-Land . . . but is she ready to accept her destiny? War is breaking out in Kadingir. Still struggling to accept her role as a long prophesied icon of unification between Is-Land and Non-Land, Astra Ordott is on a journey across the wind sands to join her father and his people - the mystics of Shiimti, who claim to hold the secret of truly healing the damaged relationship between human beings and the Earth. Astra's desperate to get there quickly, but when her guide and companion, the shepherd Muzi, leads her off course into the path of a vicious sandstorm, she is forced to confront what the gods of their devastated world might be telling her: that there will be no refuge from her destiny.Trade ReviewIt's hard-hitting, but it's poignant and incredibly thought-provoking at the same time . . . Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable. * Over The Effing Rainbow on Astra *A complex and daring literary story * Upcoming4.me on Astra *Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping * Love Reading on Rook Song *Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable * Over The Effing Rainbow *This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it ... reminiscent of LeGuin * Birmingham SF Group on Astra *Rook Song is brave and unexpected . . . if you like your SF intelligent and stimulating do yourself a favour and pick up both Astra and Rook Song. You won't regret it * Upcoming4me *

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Book SynopsisIs Astra ready to accept her destiny? A gripping novel for 'Hunger Games fans of all ages' says Library Journal. War is breaking out in Kadingir. Still struggling to accept her role as a long prophesied icon of unification between Is-Land and Non-Land, Astra Ordott is on a journey across the wind sands to join her father and his people - the mystics of Shiimti, who claim to hold the secret of truly healing the damaged relationship between human beings and the Earth.Astra's desperate to get there quickly, but when her guide and companion, the shepherd Muzi, leads her off course into the path of a vicious sandstorm, she is forced to confront what the gods of their devastated world might be telling her: that there will be no refuge from her destiny.Trade ReviewA complex and daring literary story * Upcoming4.me on Astra *Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping * Love Reading on Rook Song *This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it ... reminiscent of LeGuin * Birmingham SF Group on Astra *Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable * Over The Effing Rainbow *Rook Song is brave and unexpected . . . if you like your SF intelligent and stimulating do yourself a favour and pick up both Astra and Rook Song. You won't regret it * Upcoming4me *

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Book SynopsisAstra Ordott tried - and failed - to deny her destiny. The final installment in the critically-acclaimed SF quartet 'for Hunger Games fans of all ages' (Library Journal). Perfect for fans of Ursula K. Le Guin, Joan Slonczewski and Joyce Carol Oates.For ten years Astra Ordott has lived as a traitor, hated by most of her fellow prisoners and abused by the guards. She made the ultimate sacrifice to save those she loved, voluntarily giving up her freedom when she handed herself over to the Is-Land authorities. Now long-simmering conflicts are beginning to boil over again as the wider world faces devastating threats both old and new. Non-Land and Is-Land are further from reunification than ever.Outside Astra's fortified Gaian homeland, an infertility crisis is threatening the survival of the human race, while the world's reliance on rare earth metals is infuriating the ancient spirits of the planet.Astra may have found her voice as a messenger of cosmic harmony - but is anyone listening?Trade ReviewFoyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded it into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping * Love Reading on Rook Song *[Astra] enchanted and stimulated me * Dervla Murphy, bestselling author of Full Tilt: Ireland to India With a Bicycle *The joy of an adventure story and the weight of myth, as crafted by a true storyteller * Bidisha *Perfect for Hunger Games fans of all ages * Library Journal *A complex and daring literary story * Upcoming4.me on Astra *Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable * Over The Effing Rainbow *Reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin's Always Coming Home and elements of Cloud Atlas, as well as Starhawk's The Fifth Sacred Thing . . . a believable and textured world where all is not as it seems * The Women's Library *

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Book SynopsisA Guardian Book of the Month'Echoes of Cormac McCarthy's The Road and Stephen King's The Stand...' Guardian on SouthIf a virus doesn't kill you, the South will...The USA has been ravaged by Civil War. It's been thirty years since the first wind-borne viruses ended the war between North and South. While the South has been devastated by disease - the North has emerged victorious, but terrified of reprisals. Both territories remain at the mercy of the vicious Northern dictator, Renard.Two survivors, Dyce and Vida, journeyed deep into the Southern terrains in search of a cure for Renard's chemical warfare. Now they find themselves scouring the Northern territories on a new and far deadlier pursuit; to eliminate Renard himself. Could Dyce and Vida unite a fractured America - and at what cost?This is the story of Dyce and Vida.This is the story of the Resistance and its last, desperate, stand.This is the story of North.Trade ReviewDark and beautiful and surprising. I loved it. * Lauren Beukes, author of Broken Monsters *North is fast paced, slick, and relentlessly bleak - though some hope is offered in the finale * Guardian, Book of the Month *South is an absolute blinder of a book. With its cracking pace, unforgettable characters, deliciously gruesome premise and you-won't-see-them-coming twists, if this doesn't make 'book of the year' shortlists, I will eat my Stetson. The Sisters Brothers meets The Stand, it's a post-apocalyptic genre game changer. * Sarah Lotz on South *There are echoes of Cormac McCarthy's The Road and Stephen King's The Stand, plus graphic violence and heart-stopping action set pieces, but what lifts South above many recent examples of the subgenre is Owen's pared-down prose, slick narrative and the sensitive depiction of Dyce and Vida's relationship. * Guardian on South *

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Book SynopsisA GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MERCENARY ASSASSIN IN OUTER SPACE...Showman Killer discovers his true parentage; he was born of a union between the half-sister of the queen and the Omnimonarch! Realizing that he is the uncle of Non, the two set out for the grand finale of their family feud, all the while fighting their cannibalistic brothers to save humanity from extinction!"Trade Review"Jodorowsky is clearly in his element here, indulging equal parts weirdness, hilarity, and imagination, giving Showman Killer the opportunity to show off that he can be as creative as he is vicious and petty. Showman Killer has a touch of Deadpool and a touch of Indiana Jones, anti-authority all the way." - Seattle Book Review & San Francisco Book Review

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Book SynopsisAs the Spider Wars intensify and mankind remains trapped in a losing battle against a mechanical race capable of tearing apart entire planets, a group of hardliners overthrow their commander in a desperate bid to get the war back on track. But when the commander's replacement is murdered, Special Agent Von Kodiak discovers the prime suspect is one of the Fleet's own, a psi-marine and decorated hero - a hero killed in action, months ago, at the same time his twin sister vanished from the Fleet Academy, where she was training to join her brother on the front. As Kodiak investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that stretches from the slums of Salt City to the floating gas mines of Jupiter. There, deep in the roiling clouds of the planet, the Jovian Mining Corporation is harbouring a secret that will tear the Fleet apart. But there is something else hiding in the Jovian system. Something insidious and intelligent, machine-like and hungry. The Spiders are near.

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Book SynopsisEarth, 2519 A.D. The clone soldiers of the Enlisted Man's Empire, formerly members of the Unified Authority's powerful military, believe they have finally secured their freedom. They may not live to learn how wrong they are - After launching an unsuccessful invasion of Washington, D.C., the Unified Authority is on the verge of defeat. Then the clones discover the U.A.'s last-ditch plan for survival: a super weapon, a virus designed to attack the clones' internal architecture. Only one clone is immune to the virus - Wayson Harris, an outlaw model with independent thoughts and an addiction to violence. As his empire collapses, Harris begins a one-man war against the government that created, betrayed and ultimately destroyed his brothers. But fighting the war becomes more difficult as the rush from the constant combat drives Harris increasingly insane -

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Book SynopsisIn the near future, technologically enhanced superspy Peter Caswell is dispatched on a top-secret assignment unlike any he's ever faced. A spacecraft that vanished years ago has been found, along with the bodies of its murdered crew-save one. Peter's mission is to find the missing crew member, who fled through what appears to be a tear in the very fabric of space. Through this mysterious wormhole lies an even more confounding reality: a world that seems to be Earth's twin.

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Book SynopsisSkyler Luiken and his ragtag crew of scavengers, scientists, and brawlers have a new mission: a long journey to a distant planet where a race of benevolent aliens are held captive behind a cloud of destructive ships known as the Swarm Blockade. No human ships have ever made it past this impenetrable wall, and Skyler knows not what to anticipate when they reach their destination. Will it be a rescue operation-or suicide mission?

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Book SynopsisPart two of a thrilling action-adventure sci-fi duologyfeaturing indomitable characters, incredible worlds, andplenty of rip-roaring action and thrills!

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