Urban fantasy

Book SynopsisReturning to the world of Shadows of the Short Days, it''s time to go beyond Reykjavík to Hrímland''s remote islands . . .CHANGE DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN FOR THE BETTER.War on the mainland is draining Reykjavík. For some, the remote islands off Hrímland''s coast are their only hope of survival.Elka, a recovering addict, has fled there with her son Sölvi. In their village they find a new life - all thanks to the Deep, a peculiar power their neighbours praise for the booming fishing industry. Everything seems perfect, but Sölvi does not trust the people who take his mother in.Kari is a professor of sorcery, recruited for a career-making venture - an excavation of an ancient power. He must go deep into the magical wasteland, find what is buried there, and turn the tide of the war forever. But the world might not be ready for the storm he will unearth . . .* * * * * * * * * *''A marvellous, quirky,

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Book SynopsisThe second thrilling instalment of Adam Simcox''s ''wildly entertaining'' (Adam Hamdy) THE DYING SQUAD series.There''s a new serial killer on the streets of Manchester - and only a dead cop can stop them.Detective Joe Lazarus works for the Dying Squad, solving crimes the living police can''t. When the Generation Killer starts wiping out Manchester''s innocents, Joe and his new partner Bits have mere hours to catch the murderer. A young woman''s life depends on it. Joe''s former partner Daisy-May has her own problems. Children are going missing in the afterlife, and she''s the only one who seems to care. Her investigation uncovers a conspiracy so vast, it threatens both the living and the dead.Her predecessor the Duchess can''t help this time; she''s tracked her treacherous sister, Hanna, to Tokyo, where she''s been recruiting the dead. The Duchess must enlist the help of a local detective if she''s to have any choice of stopping her.Trade ReviewUntameably original, so stylish and packed with a biting humour * Rob Parker, author of A Wanted Man *A worthy sequel to The Dying Squad, and elevates Simcox to a new level * The Sun *This is a hard-edged fantasy thriller . . . let your imagination run wild and it's a riot * Peterborough Telegraph *An utterly compelling, fresh take on the crime thriller with loads of tension and atmosphere, this series is a must read * The Bibliophile Chronicles *A great crime noir . . . dark and twisted * SFBook *The Generation Killer cements this supernatural crime series as one to watch * Love Reading *The Generation Killer is an original, gripping and gut-wrenching approach to the urban fantasy genre * Brian Clegg Blogspot *It's grand opera coated in Manchester grime and British cop wit, and it's unrelenting fun from start to finish with an emotional punch you won't see coming * E.L. Cocker *THE DYING SQUAD is one of those books that fizzes with life. Every page has a new idea, or a funny line, and Daisy May is just a brilliant character to spend time with. Also, the ending arrives in a steel-tipped boot. Well played Adam * Stuart Turton, Sunday Times bestelling author and winner of the Costa First Novel Award for The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle *Excellent. Funny, creepy and "oh no he did not just throw that twist in there" compelling' * Anna Stephens, author of The Godblind trilogy *Whip-smart, fresh with a dash of dark humour, The Dying Squad is a wildly entertaining read. Highly recommended * Adam Hamdy *Grim, wry and inventive, a twisting tale with both guts and heart. Never has Lincolnshire seemed more desolate, or more menacing * David Wragg, The Black Hawks *A thrilling ride with dark humour, action and a touching side that's hard to forget * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisHaving agreed to be fixed up by her sister, Josephine Willan unfortunately finds herself very bored. The gorgeous men she'd been introduced to are all looking at her strangely and they're barely speaking to her. So Jo steps out for a breath of fresh air. Before she knows it, she's attacked, then rescued, and being kissed senseless by her rescuer.

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Book SynopsisA vampire series starring the Argeneau family.Trade Review“You can’t help but fall in love with Lynsay Sands!” — Christina Dodd “With sexy immortals, strong protagonists, and smart dialogue, this series launch is a winner” — Publishers Weekly on The Rogue Hunter “Vampire lovers will find themselves laughing throughout.” — Publishers Weekly (for SINGLE WHITE VAMPIRE) “These fast-paced, off-beat tales will pique the interest of sophisticated readers.” — Library Journal “Take a bite into a fresh, fun vampire comedy ... read Lynsay Sands!” — Carly Phillips, New York Times Bestselling Author “One of the best.” — Romance Reviews Today

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Book SynopsisA "New York Times" and "USA Today" bestselling "Feral Warriors" series about an elite band of fierce and sexy shape-shifter warriors who are sworn to protect the world from evil.

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Book SynopsisA vampire series starring the Argeneau family.

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Book SynopsisRichard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim—aka James Stark—is, quite simply, one of the most outrageous uber-anti-heroes ever to kick serious butt on this or any other world or dimension.In his previous three adventures—Sandman Slim, Kill the Dead, and Aloha from Hell—Stark has fled Hell for California, taken on angels, demons, outlaw bikers, zombies, covert government operatives, and all manner of monsters, while saving humankind from total annihilation on numerous occasions. But in Devil Said Bang, he finally assumes the role he was destined for: as the new Lucifer, ruler of the Underworld.Combining outrageously edgy humor with a dark and truly twisted vision, Richard Kadrey has once again delivered a masterful amalgam of action novel, urban fantasy, and in-your-face horror that will delight a wide range of readers—from Christopher Moore and Warren Ellis fans to the devoted adherents of Jim Butcher, Charlaine

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