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Book SynopsisLaurell K. Hamilton has captivated readers with her gritty, seductive tales of vampire hunter Anita Blake for thirty bloody fantastic years. Now, in the thirtieth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, wedding bells are ringing. But before Anita can make it to the altar, she must face an obstacle more daunting than any supernatural threat.... Necromancer Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: U.S. Marshal—Preternatural Branch. She’s faced horrifying monsters and brutal killers and come out the other side still standing.   Considering how things in her life tend to go, Anita never expected her walk down the aisle with Jean-Claude to go smoothly. They’ve already been confronted with naysayers and a power-hungry ancient evil, but now Anita has to do the one thing that actually scares her: introduce her very religious, very human relatives to her fiancé—th

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Book SynopsisIt’s Rachel Morgan’s ultimate adventure . . . and anything can happen in this final book by New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison.Trade Review‘Action packed chick-lit with a supernatural twist‘The Times ‘A spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination. A wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world’Kelley Armstrong ‘Discovering a new series like this is like finding buried treasure’Diana Gabaldon ‘I wouldn’t miss a Kim Harrison book for anything’Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels

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Book SynopsisIn the newest installment of the USA Today bestselling Heirs of Chicagoland series, vampire Elisa Sullivan unearths an ancient grudge, with potentially devastating consequences. As the only vampire ever born, and the daughter of two very powerful Chicago vampires, Elisa Sullivan knew her life was going to be…unusual. But she wanted to make her own way in the world, preferably away from her famous family. Then supernatural politics—and perhaps a bit of destiny—intervened, and Elisa had to steady her nerves and sharpen her steel to fight for the city of Chicago. Luckily, Connor Keene, son of the North American Central Pack’s Apex wolf, is right by her side.   When Elisa and her Ombudsman colleagues agree to escort a vulnerable supernatural to Chicago, they inadvertently set in motion a scheme of long-awaited magical vengeance. The city may pay an arcane price it can’t afford unless Elisa and her allies rise to the challeng

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling adult debut from Veronica Roth, author of DivergentThey were the Chosen Ones. Saving the world made them heroes. Saving it again might destroy them.When Sloane Andrews and her friends defeated the Dark One, and saved the world, it nearly cost them everything. Ten years later, they are still struggling to put the battle behind them and reclaim their lives. After all, the rest of the world has moved on . . . so why can't they?Of the five, Sloane has had the hardest time adjusting. Everyone else blames the PTSD ­­- and her huge attitude problem - but really, she's hiding secrets from them . . . secrets that keep her tied to the past and alienate her from the only four people in the world who understand her. On the tenth anniversary of the Dark One's defeat, something unthinkable happens: one of the Chosen Ones dies. When the others gather for the funeral, they discover the Dark One's ultimate goal was much bigger than they, the government, or even prophecy could have foretold - bigger than the world itself. Last time, it took everything she had. This time, it might not be enough.***'I can't remember the last time I was so engrossed' Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of the Caraval series'This dark, complex novel rocked my heart . . . You'll never look at fantasy heroes the same way again' Charlie Jane Anders, Hugo and Nebula Award winning author of All the Birds in the Sky'A virtuoso performance' Blake Crouch, bestselling author of Dark Matter and RecursionTrade ReviewThis dark, complex novel rocked my heart and left me with a renewed sense that saving the world is a job that never ends. You'll never look at fantasy heroes the same way again * Charlie Jane Anders, Hugo & Nebula Award winning author of ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY *A hugely-imagined, twisty, turning tale that leads through the labyrinths of magic and war to the center of the heart * Diana Gabaldon, author of Go Tell the Bees that I am Gone from the New York Times best-selling Outlander series *Roth has pulled off a virtuoso performance, conjuring a stunning thriller/fantasy/sci-fi chimera like nothing I've read before, a story of ex-heroes struggling with the trauma of their past, what it means to have once saved the world, and the dark side of destiny * Blake Crouch, bestselling author of DARK MATTER and RECURSION *With Chosen Ones, Veronica Roth keeps you guessing: playing with perception, multiverse theory, and the struggles that go along with being 'chosen' to save the world . . . She's created a universe that you never want to leave * Amber Benson, author of The Witches of Echo Park *An insightful exploration of desire and ambition that also touches on broader societal topics, including celebrity, social media, trauma and recovery * Charles Yu, bestselling author of INTERIOR CHINATOWN *There's a lot of magic and action to make for a propulsive plot, but much more impressive are the character studies as Roth takes recognizable and beloved teen-hero types and explores what might happen to them as adults. Roth makes a bold entrance to adult fantasy. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Complex and hard-hitting . . . amazingly written * Rache's Rambling Reviews *Billed as her first novel for adults, the latest super-readable book by the author of the Divergent series sets out to show that Superheroes have Come of Age . . . [A] breezy, sharply characterized take on what superheroes do after their final battle * The Times *A thoroughly engrossing read. Sloane is a wonderfully surly protagonist, her teammates are all vividly drawn, the dialogue is a lot of fun and the central mysteries bubble along intriguingly * SFX *A skilled storyteller, Roth examines issues of racism and responsibility in a well-plotted supernatural thriller * The Guardian *Roth offers the reader transportation to a rich, well thought out, magical world that also deals with more adult themes around mental health, death, and loss * The Nerd Daily *Original and very creative * ThatBookGal Blogs *I, for one, cannot wait to discover what's next for our Chosen Ones * The Book Wraiths Nook *A thrilling mix of fantasy and sci-fi by the Divergent writer * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisSoon to be a major motion picture starring actress/comedian Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians; The Farewell) as Constance Verity: the girl who's been saving the world since she was seven.It all began at Constance Verity's seventh birthday party, when she defeated a giant snake - but really, it was the fault of the magic wish granted to her at her birth. She's now a master of exotic martial arts and a keen detective, and she possesses a collection of strange artefacts, mostly kept in unlabelled boxes in her apartment.But Constance has spent the past twenty-seven years saving the world, and frankly, she's sick of it. She wants an office job and a normal boyfriend - one who isn't going to get killed by who knows what - and she's figured out the way to get them. She's going to kill her fairy godmother. After all, it was Grandmother Willow who granted the wish and reset her life. The problem is, saving the world is Constance's destiny. She's really good at it, and there are forces at work to make sure she stays in the job.Then again, it's also her destiny to have a glorious death.'An ethnically diverse heroine, great adventure pacing, a witty sense of humour and some quality banter make this a delightful subversion of superhero tropes' Booklist (starred review)'Martinez delivers another witty, fast-paced fantasy. The deadpan snark is nonstop and sure to keep readers giggling' Library JournalTrade ReviewVery funny, enjoyable fantasy * THE GUARDIAN on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *An ethnically diverse heroine, great adventure pacing, a witty sense of humour, and some quality banter make this a delightful subversion of superhero tropes * BOOKLIST (starred review) on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *Brilliant gags shine through * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *Plenty of good laughs and some deeper themes to chew on. It's unexpectedly charismatic and offbeat * BIBLIOSANCTUM on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *Martinez delivers another witty, fast-paced fantasy. The deadpan snark is nonstop and sure to keep readers giggling * LIBRARY JOURNAL on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *Fast-paced and funny, the story never flags * SHELF AWARENESS on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *Martinez has designed a formula that brings both the action and the humour * SFBOOK REVIEWS on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *If you haven't taken the plunge into the amazing novels of this author, then I urge you to do so. Everything I've read by him has been a blast! * GEEKS OF DOOM on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *The mastermind of this multi-levelled fantasy caper * BARNES & NOBLE SFF BLOG on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *Has useful things to say about relationships, friendship, betrayal and what constitutes a normal life as well as commenting on the practices of fantastical fiction writing * PARSEC MAGAZINE on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *This series [IS] one of the most amusing I have read in a long time * SFBOOK REVIEWS on the CONSTANCE VERITY series *A fast-paced comedy fantasy * MUSE BOOK JOURNAL on THE LAST ADVENTURE OF CONSTANCE VERITY *A pulply adventure story * TRACK OF WORDS *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Ritual Crime Unit.A hard-nosed career officer in a male-dominated world, DCI Claire Pierce of North Yorkshire Police heads Northern England’s underfunded and understaffed Ritual Crime Unit. Dismissed by the traditional police, struggling with an outsized caseload, the RCU is the country’s last line of defence against horrors few can imagine.A failed raid to capture an unlicensed skinbinder becomes a murky off-the-record hunt for a monster. Injured in the line of duty, Pierce returns to contend with ritual murders, puzzling artefact thefts, haunted skulls and a plot with catastrophic implications. With a rebellious second-in-command, an inexperienced team and a boss who only cares about public relations, Pierce has to join the dots before it’s too late...

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Book SynopsisA stunningly original nightmare novel about the impact of a new synthetic drug - Lingo - on the depressed New England factory town of Quinsigamond, where it was secretly developed. Besides offering a potent high, Lingo also delivers a shot to the brain cells governing linguistic comprehension and verbal skill. Until murderous rages and babbling insanity take over, this mind-expanding feature makes the drug dangerously seductive to the unusually literate cops, scientists and dope dealers competing to find its distribution source. Written in the cranked up style of Lingo, Box Nine shows a noir vision of a city that has become a virtual war zone between warring multi-ethnic drug cartels. The narrative shifts from one head case to another but never loses sight of Det. Lenore Thomas, an undercover officer addicted to speed, rough sex, heavy metal and the feel of her .357 Magnum. A dark, disturbing book that speaks with a fine fury about the yearning for forbidden knowledge and the language to articulate the mysteries it unlocks...Trade ReviewSeldom have plot and atmosphere been such awkward bedfellows and provided such a memorable sense of dread -- Maxim Jakubowski * Lovereading *The most electrifying debut crime novel you are likely to read all year * GQ *A high-octane page-turner -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *A surrealistic noir epic that's part David Lynch and part Brett Easton Ellis * Booklist *Enter the world of Lingo, a new synthetic drug that messes with language and messes with your head, just like this book does -- Sam Tyler * The Bookbag *

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Book SynopsisThe scene is Quinsigamond, a decaying New England factory town, a model locale of turn-of-the-century chaos. An activist priest meets a grisly death in his own cathedral. The crime has all the hallmarks of a routine Bangkok Park gang killing. But the perp is no everyday low-life but a demented ex-FBI agent named Speer in search of the jammers, particularly the infamous O'Zebedee brothers who have been hijacking local radio airwaves with their singular brand of subversive diatribe. Detective Hannah Shaw, Bangkok Park's undisputed overseer, tracks Speer's enraged quest to Wireless, the funky retro-radio nightclub and epicentre of the diverse jammer subculture. Shaw and/or the Wireless crew must stop the defrocked Fed or fall prey to a campaign of censorship, violence and death.Trade Reviewhas a kind of hallucinatory fascination...amazing in its density, power, richness of detail, humour and irony...a dazzling piece of work. One of the year's 10 best! * L.A.Times *Unmissable stuff for the adventurous reader -- Brian Ritterspak * Crime Time Online *

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Book SynopsisIshmael Jones knows all there is to know about solving mysteries. Together with his love and partner in crimes, Penny Belcourt, he specializes in cases of the weird and uncanny. Lucas Carr went to Glenbury Hall, an old country manor house turned hotel. He signed in at reception, took his key, and went upstairs to his room. But he never got there. Somehow he vanished along the way, with not a single clue to suggest what might have happened to him. Lucas belonged to the same mysterious organization that employs Ishmael and Penny, so they are sent in to solve the mystery. But when they arrive at grim and isolated Glenbury Hall, they discover it has a reputation as one of the most haunted old houses in England. None of the usual headless monks or walled-up nuns—just stories of lost souls that dance with the statues in the grounds; doors that won’t stay shut, and rooms that aren’t always there; and something that prowls the house in the early hours, endlessly searching. They say… it crawls. Does Lucas’ disappearance have something to do with the organization or the Hall’s haunted past? Ishmael and Penny have to work their way through a series of mysterious clues and misleading suspects, uncovering secret after secret, before they finally arrive at a truth that no-one suspected. The problem with history is that it’s not always content to stay in the past. About Simon R. Green: “A macabre and thoroughly entertaining world.” —Jim Butcher on the Nightside series “A splendid riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, conveyed with trademark wisecracking humor, and carried out with maximum bloodshed and mayhem. In a word, irresistible.” —Kirkus, Starred Review of Simon R. Green's Night Fall “[F]or those who want a fantasy-genre mash-up that doesn’t slow down.” —Booklist on From a Drood to a Kill “Simon R. Green is a great favorite of mine. It’s almost impossible to find a writer with a more fertile imagination than Simon. He’s a writer who seems endlessly inventive.” —Charlaine Harris

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Book SynopsisThe second book in this edgy urban fantasy trilogy. If you liked the compelling characters in 50 Shades of Grey, you’ll love the Downside Ghosts series.Trade Review“Gripping… Vivid characters, superior world-building and a wonderful sense of pace… I was enthralled.” “The world-building is unexpected and complex, the characters are alive, and the protagonist Chess is a treasure.” “The characters are complex and indelible, the plot is fascinating, and I can hardly wait for another book…" (all) Charlaine Harris ‘I'm so excited about this book – I LOVED it! I haven't read an Urban Fantasy this good in quite a while. ‘bookchickcity.com

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Book SynopsisThe third book in this gritty, sexy, urban fantasy trilogy. Rogue spirits and psychopomps are terrorising people, and now someone is planning to open the gates to the City of Ghosts and unleash the dead on humanity. Faced with her greatest challenge yet, Chess has to travel to the spirit city to finally lay all her ghosts to rest…Trade Review“Gripping… Vivid characters, superior world-building and a wonderful sense of pace… I was enthralled.” “The world-building is unexpected and complex, the characters are alive, and the protagonist Chess is a treasure.” “The characters are complex and indelible, the plot is fascinating, and I can hardly wait for another book…" (all) Charlaine Harris

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Book SynopsisThe first book in an addictive new urban fantasy series of gods and demons, martial arts and mythology, from the author of White Tiger.Trade Review‘Addictive … you won’t want to put it down’ femail.com.au ‘Hitch up ya britches, put on some good running shoes and get into the pace’ AurealisXpress ‘Packed with Chinese mythology, kick-ass action and sexual tension’ AsIf.dreamhosters.com

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Book SynopsisRachel Morgan is back and there are more sexy bounty-hunting witches, cunning demons and vicious vampires than ever before. WHERE DEMONS DARE is the sixth instalment of Kim Harrison’s New York Times bestselling series.Trade Review‘Action packed chick-lit with a supernatural twist‘The Times ‘A spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination. A wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world’Kelley Armstrong ‘Discovering a new series like this is like finding buried treasure’Diana Gabaldon ‘I wouldn’t miss a Kim Harrison book for anything’Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels

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Book SynopsisRachel Morgan is back and there are more sexy bounty-hunting witches, cunning demons and vicious vampires than ever before. WHITE WITCH, BLACK CURSE is the seventh instalment of Kim Harrison’s New York Times bestselling series.Trade Review‘Action packed chick-lit with a supernatural twist‘The Times ‘A spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination. A wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world’Kelley Armstrong ‘Discovering a new series like this is like finding buried treasure’Diana Gabaldon ‘I wouldn’t miss a Kim Harrison book for anything’Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels

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Book SynopsisThe eight stirring instalment of the urban fantasy-thriller series starring Rachel Morgan. A pacey and addictive novel of sexy bounty-hunting witches, cunning demons and vicious vampires.Trade Review‘Action packed chick-lit with a supernatural twist‘The Times ‘A spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination. A wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world’Kelley Armstrong ‘Discovering a new series like this is like finding buried treasure’Diana Gabaldon ‘I wouldn’t miss a Kim Harrison book for anything’Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison returns to the Hollows with the electrifying follow-up to her acclaimed Ever After!Trade Review“Fast-paced and entertaining.” (Publishers Weekly) “The world-building is incomparable” (Fresh Fiction) “The pace and tone of A Perfect Blood reflects its protagonist: a little more cautious, reflective and purposeful, and the book is more powerful as a result…Harrison provides the strongest and most self-assured Rachel we’ve seen yet.” (Miami Herald on A PERFECT BLOOD) “Harrison’s colorful cast of supporting characters keeps the story moving among the fast-paced action scenes. Longtime fans will obviously be standing in line for this one. However, readers with any interest in urban fantasy can easily jump into the story.” (Library Journal on A PERFECT BLOOD)

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Book SynopsisIn the newest Argeneau novel from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands, an immortal barely escapes a raging fire only to kindle a sizzling passion with his potential life mate.Mac Argeneau knows all too well: immortals can be killed. Not with holy water or silver crosses, but by decapitation or being set on fire. So when Mac’s house bursts into flames—with him inside—he’s sure it was no accident. But who would want to kill a scientist specializing in hematology? There is a silver lining: a blonde investigator appears on the scene and sparks feelings in him that have been dormant for centuries. CJ Cummings is in town on a special investigation, but she’s been waylaid by the local police to deal with this arson case. The biggest mystery is how this sexy scientist with silvery blue eyes has emerged from a blazing inferno without a burn mark on him. He’s clearly hidingTrade Review“Once again, the inimitable Lynsay Sands reinvents herself to give us a most refreshing paranormal romance with a very intriguing premise.” -- Fresh Fiction on Immortal Born“Paranormal fans will definitely enjoy this tale of immortal love and devotion.” -- Library Journal on Immortal Born“Sands delivers a rip-roaring adventure with plenty of steamy interludes in a story that should make fans of even the most virulent anti-vampire readers. It’s hard to resist her witty dialogue, off-the-wall scenarios, sexy moments, and tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, all of which combine for a deliciously fun romp in this absolutely bonkers read...” -- Enterainment Weekly on Vampires Like It Hot“Sexy, complex romance... The Argeneau series continues to surprise, intrigue, and entertain.” -- Kirkus Reviews on Vampires Like It Hot“Her trademark humor and genuine characters...kept her series fresh and her readers hooked.” -- Publishers Weekly on Immortal Nights

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Book SynopsisIn New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning’s stunning novel, the walls between human and Fae worlds have come crashing down. And as Mac fights for survival on Dublin’s battle-scarred streets, she will embark on the darkest adventure of her life. MacKayla Lane lies naked on the cold stone floor of a church, at the mercy of the Fae master she once swore to kill. Far from home, unable to control her sexual hungers, MacKayla is now fully under the Lord Master’s spell. He has stolen her past, but MacKayla will never allow her sister’s murderer to take her future. Yet even the uniquely gifted sidhe-seer is no match for the Lord Master, who has unleashed an insatiable sexual craving that consumes Mac’s every thought—and thrusts her into the seductive realm of two very dangerous men, both of whom she desires but dares not trust. As the enigmatic Jericho Barrons and the sensual

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon brings us back to the astonishing world of the Dark-Hunters in Stygian, with a hero misunderstood by many...but most of all by himself.I have lived for thousands of years, believing myself to be something I'm not. Someone I'm not.Trained as a slayer and predator, I've learned to become a tool for evil. Until I was sent to kill the one woman I couldn't. My hesitation cost her everything, including her life.Or so I thought.To save her, I need to trust enemies and friends I'm not sure won't betray me, including a woman born of an enemy race who hates mine bitterly.And maybe become the monster of my past.

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