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Welcome to Elydor, where kingdoms collide and love reigns supreme ‍ She was the one line he swore he'd never cross. Now she's the only one who can save him. Marek spent years running from a past that still haunts him, and for an immortal, that's a hell of a long time. But when an ancient power rises from the ocean's depths, he's forced back into the one place he swore he'd never return. And into the arms of the only woman he ever loved. Lady Isolde has built her life on control. . . of her lands, her legacy, and the feelings she buried the day a dashing Thalassarian captain disappeared. When he returns, asking for her help to retrieve the legendary Wind Crystal, she agrees, even knowing it could destroy her all over again. The sea is rising. War is coming to Elydor. And the only thing more dangerous than the mission ahead is the passion between Marek and Isolde that never really died. This addictive and fated romantasy read is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Quicksilver, Fourth Wing and When the Moon Hatched. Readers love C.L. Mecca: 'Keeps you utterly obsessed to the end!'- Reader Review 'I really don't ever want it to end' - Reader Review 'The banter was so good and the tension was wonderful.' - Reader Review 'Fast-paced, fun, and full of heart.' - Reader Review 'A captivating fantasy world.' - Reader Review

Our Flag Means Death meets Six of Crows in Running Close to the Wind, a queer pirate adventure from the author of A Taste of Gold and Iron, Alexandra Rowland.'Come for the irrepressible gremlin of a narrator, stay for the plot-relevant cake competitions! A whip-smart, hilarious and exuberant high seas romp' – Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous LightAvra Helvaçi, former field agent of the Arasti Ministry of Intelligence, has accidentally stolen the single most expensive secret in the world – and the only place to flee with a secret that big is the open sea.To find a buyer with deep enough pockets, Avra must work with his on-again, off-again ex, the pirate Captain Teveri az-Haffar. Together, they will have to risk journeying to the isolated pirate republic of the Isles of Lost Souls.The only things in their way?A calculating new Arasti ambassador to the Isles . . .Brother Julian, a beautiful, mysterious new member of the crew with secrets of his own . . .. . . And the fact that they're sailing straight into sea-serpent breeding season and almost certain doom.But if they can find a way to survive and sell the secret on the black market, they'll all be as wealthy as kings – and, more importantly, they'll be legends . . .'Uproariously funny, exquisitely witty, brimming with buckling of swashes and scuttling of butts' – Premee Mohamed, Nebula Award-winning author of Beneath the Rising

'Balls-to-the-walls levels of exuberance and inventiveness' Locus Magazine on Dark Diamond FORGE A NEW FUTURE. OR BE CONSUMED BY THE PAST. Captain Blite and Agent Cormac thought they had defeated the malevolent AI Straeger. But Straeger's mission to plunge the galaxy into a devastating war is far from over. With a twisted p-prador army bred from the Spatterjay virus, Straeger sets his plans in motion. Meanwhile, on the war-struck world of Yossander's Hold, Blite and Cormac are trapped in a maelstrom of betrayal and violence. They must fight their way through the chaos as they seek to repair Blite's damaged ship. But their escape requires resources from the Bracken, and aboard that ship, a terrifying transformation is underway . . . Recognizing the threat posed by the p-prador, the Prador Kingdom and the human Polity's ruling AI form an uneasy alliance. But with Straeger's plans unfolding and reality itself under threat, the galaxy is poised on the brink of destruction. Can Blite and Cormac survive the escalating war and the collapse of time itself? From Neal Asher, Dark Agent is the second entry in the Time's Shadow trilogy, following Dark Diamond. Set in Asher's expansive Polity universe, this is unmissable military space opera from a master of the genre. * * * Praise for the series 'The stakes are high, the pacing relentless, and the scale immense . . . Asher delivers again' - 5* Goodreads Review 'Filled with action, suspense, and mind-wrenching twists. You'll love it!' - 5* Goodreads Review 'What the cosmos really needs is more megalomaniac artificial intelligences, belligerent alien crustaceans, and protagonists who treat death like a minor inconvenience' - 5* Goodreads Review

AstroNuts Mission Two: The Water Planet is the second book in the laugh-out-loud series by children's literature legend Jon Scieszka. The book follows a new mission, where AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug must find a planet fit for human life after we've finally made Earth unlivable. After they splash-land on the Water Planet, they find power-hungry clams, a rebellious underwater force, and a world full of too-good-to-be-true. Can this aquatic world really be humans' new home? And why are these clams so eager to swap planets? • Features full-color illustrations and an out-of-this-world book jacket • A can't-put-it-down page-turner for reluctant readers • Complete with how-to-draw pages in the back AstroNuts Mission Two is full of laugh-out loud humor with a thoughtful commentary on the reality of climate change at the core of the story. Eager and reluctant readers alike ages 8 to 12 years old will be over the moon about this visually groundbreaking read. • Creatively illustrated, full-color action-packed space saga • Perfect for fans of Dog Man, Big Nate, Wimpy Kid, and Captain Underpants • Great gift for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators who are looking to introduce STEM and environmental topics to children • Add it the the shelf with books like The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey, The 104-Story Treehouse: Dental Dramas & Jokes Galore! by Andy Griffiths, and The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka.

They dreamed of a new home. They woke to a nightmare. From the award-winning master of sci-fi Adrian Tchaikovsky, Children of Memory is the unmissable follow-up space opera to the highly acclaimed Children of Time and Children of Ruin. On Imir, Captain Holt founded a new colony on an empty world. In the process, he created hope and a new future for humanity. But, generations later, his descendants are struggling to survive. As harvests worsen and equipment fails, strangers appear in a town where everyone knows their neighbour. Now the inexplicable lurks in the woods and the community fears that it's being observed - that they're not alone. They'd be right, as explorers from the stars have arrived in secret to help this lost outpost. Confident of their superior technology, and overseen by the all-knowing construct of Doctor Avrana Kern, they begin to study their long-lost cousins from Earth. Yet the planet hides deeper mysteries. It seems the visitors aren't the only watchers. And when the starfarers discover the scale of their mistake, it will be far too late to escape. Children of Memory by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky is a far-reaching space opera spanning generations, species and galaxies. Praise for the series: 'Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls 'Brilliant science fiction and far-out world-building' - James McAvoy 'A fabulous sense of scale that only someone as talented as Adrian Tchaikovsky can pull off' - Peter F. Hamilton, author of Exodus: The Archimedes Engine

TIMELESS PRINCIPLES OF EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP | OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD 'One of the 12 best business books of all time' USA Today 'The best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution' Fortune 'David Marquet is the kind of leader who comes around only once in a generation. His ideas and lessons are invaluable' Simon Sinek, Start With Why ------- Captain David Marquet was used to giving orders. In the high-stress environment of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, it was crucial his men did their job well. But the ship was dogged by poor morale, poor performance and the worst retention in the fleet. One day, Marquet unknowingly gave an impossible order, and his crew tried to follow it anyway. He realized he was leading in a culture of followers, and they were all in danger unless they fundamentally changed the way they did things. Marquet took matters into his own hands and pushed for leadership at every level. Before long, his crew became fully engaged and the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet. No matter your business or position, you can apply Marquet's approach to create a workplace where everyone takes responsibility for their actions, people are healthier and happier - and everyone is a leader.

Seven years have passed since the doors between the worlds were sealed. Seven years since Kell, Lila and Holland stood against Osaron, a desperate battle that saved the worlds of Red, Grey and White London. Seven years since Kell's magic was shattered, and Holland lost his life. Now Rhy Maresh rules Red London with his new family his queen, Nadiya, their daughter Ren, and his consort, Alucard. But his city boils with conspiracy and rebellion, fuelled by rumours he is causing magic to fade from the word. Now Kosika, a child Antari, sits on the throne of White London. The new queen leads her people in new rituals of sacrifice and blood in devotion to the altar of Holland Vosijk, summoning vast power she may not be able to control., Now Lila and Kell, living free on the waves, are charged by the captain of the Floating Market to retrieve an immensely powerful artefact, stolen by secretive forces. Now Tes, a young woman with a knack for fixing broken things, is thrust into the affairs of Antari and kings, traitors and thieves. And only her unique powers can weave the threads of power together. A triumphant return to the worlds of The Shades of Magic, The Fragile Threads of Power continues the stories of fan-favourite characters Kell, Lila, Rhy and Alucard, and introduces a new generation of magic, shadows and embers in the dark.

A Galaxy Shattered. A Legend Reborn. A New Frontier Begins. After the cataclysmic Burn brings warp travel to a standstill and shatters centuries of unity, the dream of the United Federation of Planets collapses almost overnight. Worlds are cut off. Civilizations tumble. Chaos fills the void where hope once thrived. Out of this cosmic wreckage rises an unlikely beacon: the U.S.S. Omega a lone vessel crewed by survivors navigating a lawless, uncharted Galaxy nearly 300 years after the fall. With no Federation to guide them, they must carve out a path through the ruins—facing warlords, scavengers, and the raw unknown. But they are not alone. In a desperate act, the remnants of Starfleet strike a dangerous bargain with one of their oldest enemies…in order to resurrect Captain James T. Kirk . Thrust into a future where everything he fought for has crumbled, Kirk must confront a Galaxy in twilight—and decide whether he can become the symbol it needs one last time. A sweeping epic of legacy, identity, and frontier survival, Star Trek: The Last Starship Vol. 1 launches a bold new era of Trek storytelling—where the final frontier is wilder, stranger, and more perilous than ever before. The mission isn’t over. It’s just beginning. Collects the first six issues of the series.

EMMY Fuller has always been a dreamer, searching for her fairytale romance amidst the campus greens. But after stepping away from the cheer squad due to her health, she's struggling to navigate a new normal. No longer a part of the world she once adored, Emmy moves in with her childhood friend and unwittingly, the co-captain of the one guy she can't get out of her head. HAYES Grecco is living the dream. He's Dayton's star shortstop, with an infectious smile and a knack for charming his way through life. But one messy night turns his whole world upside down. Just when things are heating up at home, an urgent call sends him rushing out, leaving Emmy alone and waiting in his shower. Caught by the cops, Hayes takes the fall for his younger brother and lands himself a night in jail. The result? Academic probation and a suspension from the baseball team. Not to mention, a bewildered Emmy who's left to pick up the pieces, wondering if the budding connection they shared was as real to him as it was to her. Despite the tension, the two of them are drawn together by more than just circumstance. But with Hayes's future in jeopardy and Emmy's health issues looming, can they build something lasting amidst the chaos, or will their connection be another casualty of college life?

The first novel in the First Law Trilogy and debut fantasy novel from New York Times bestseller, Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian -- leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, Captain Jezal dan Luthar has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle. But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules. Inquisitor Glokta, cripple turned torturer, would like nothing better than to see Jezal come home in a box. But then Glokta hates everyone: cutting treason out of the Union one confession at a time leaves little room for friendship. His latest trail of corpses may lead him right to the rotten heart of government, if he can stay alive long enough to follow it. Enter the wizard, Bayaz. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he's about to make the lives of Logen, Jezal, and Glokta a whole lot more difficult. Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood. Unpredictable, compelling, wickedly funny, and packed with unforgettable characters, The Blade Itself is noir fantasy with a real cutting edge.

Jamie Nash has spent his whole life learning control. Control on the ice. Control over his body. Control over every thought, feeling, and weakness that could ruin everything he's worked for. As captain of Harlow University's hockey team, control is the only reason he survives the pressure. Then Rhys Callahan transfers in from Eldridge. Rhys is reckless where Jamie is rigid. Loud where Jamie is silent. Infuriatingly talented. Impossible to ignore. And from the moment they meet, every interaction between them feels less like rivalry and more like a dare neither of them knows how to walk away from. What starts as tension turns into something neither of them can name. Meaner. Messier. Wanting each other becomes its own kind of violence. Because both of them have spent years standing still inside the wreckage of who they used to be - trapped by grief, anger, fear, and the things they survived long before they met each other. And the closer they get, the more dangerous it becomes. Because Rhys sees too much. And Jamie has spent years making sure no one ever gets close enough to. Still is an emotionally intense MM romance featuring obsessive tension, emotional repression, explosive chemistry, high heat, trauma, and two men finally forced to want something more than survival. Still is the first novel in The Northbound Series.

EMMY Fuller has always been a dreamer, searching for her fairytale romance amidst the campus greens. But after stepping away from the cheer squad due to her health, she's struggling to navigate a new normal. No longer a part of the world she once adored, Emmy moves in with her childhood friend and unwittingly, the co-captain of the one guy she can't get out of her head. HAYES Grecco is living the dream. He's Dayton's star shortstop, with an infectious smile and a knack for charming his way through life. But one messy night turns his whole world upside down. Just when things are heating up at home, an urgent call sends him rushing out, leaving Emmy alone and waiting in his shower. Caught by the cops, Hayes takes the fall for his younger brother and lands himself a night in jail. The result? Academic probation and a suspension from the baseball team. Not to mention, a bewildered Emmy who's left to pick up the pieces, wondering if the budding connection they shared was as real to him as it was to her. Despite the tension, the two of them are drawn together by more than just circumstance. But with Hayes's future in jeopardy and Emmy's health issues looming, can they build something lasting amidst the chaos, or will their connection be another casualty of college life?

Featuring spray-painted and stenciled edges, metallic foil designs on the jacket and case, detailed map endpapers, an annotated chapter and a ribbon, this beautifully packaged adventure marks Tricia Levenseller's triumphant return to the Daughter of the Pirate King universe, which has sold nearly a million copies. Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy in Vengeance of the Pirate Queen, which follows fan-favorite Sorinda and is a must read for anyone who loves fierce heroines and swoon-worthy romance. You can't be afraid of the dark when you're the monster lurking in the shadows. As an assassin working for the pirate queen, Sorinda is surprised when Alosa's next task for her is not to kill a new target, but to captain a handpicked crew on a rescue mission. Unfortunately, her sailing master is Kearan. He may be the best helmsman the pirate queen has, but Sorinda finds him a real pain in the arse. Sadly, there are few places on a ship to hide from an attentive man. As the crew of the Vengeance faces dangerous waters and deadly sea creatures, they accidentally awaken the King of the Undersea, a being who can control the dead. Their rescue mission quickly turns into a fight to save the world, but first, Sorinda must save herself from becoming an undead queen.

A SEDUCTIVE SIREN ROMANTASY WITH A DARK TWIST... TROPES: Slow Burn Romance ¿¿¿¿ Morally Grey Characters ¿ Supressed Powers ¿ Marriage Bond ¿ Forced Proximity ¿¿¿¿ Touch her & you ¿ **** The monster is always slain... Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen's bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain hidden beneath her skin. When a neighbouring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she is a lost Siren heiress who can save both their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen's magic threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee the kingdom together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her own ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her-the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself. **** PRAISE FOR IN THE VEINS OF THE DROWNING 'An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under... I was completely swept away' RACHEL GILLIG, Sunday Times bestselling author of ONE DARK WINDOW 'A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic' AVA REID, New York Times bestselling author of A STUDY IN DROWNING 'Cassidy has written your new favourite romantasy couple ... In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless' ALLISON SAFT, author of A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE 'Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy ... A sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth' ISABEL AGAJANIAN, author of MODERN DIVINATION 'In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren's call ... Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they've ensnared mine' MADDIE MARTINEZ, author of THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER

When a grudge becomes obsession, and obsession becomes something neither of them can control... Callahan Eli Moore The only thing I love more than hockey is winning. Losing isn't just disappointing; it's enraging. Four years ago, a car crash cost me the playoffs-and the brunette responsible has haunted me ever since. So when she walks into our staff wing like she owns it, I think I'm hallucinating. But she's real. And she's our new assistant coach. The GM's daughter. I should hate her. I should avoid her. Instead, I can't stop staring, even when she treats me like I'm nothing worth noticing. Iveline Talvi St. James Working in a male-dominated world isn't exactly a walk in the park, especially when half the league thinks you slept your way to the top. Gross, considering my boss is my dad. I didn't fight this hard to be undermined by a cocky, arrogant captain with a four year grudge. Callahan Moore is legendary on the ice, but off it? He's infuriating, relentless, and convinced I don't belong. He still sees the girl he yelled at on that bridge, but he's about to learn exactly how wrong he is. Old wounds reopen. Sparks fly. And the professional line between them starts to blur.

This ebundle includes: The Collapsing Empire, The Consuming Fire, and The Last Emperox. "The Flow" - the naturally-occurring highway humans use to travel between the stars - is breaking down. It's up to a starship owner, a scientist, and the Emperox of the Interdependency to race against the clock in order to salvage political control over the remaining connected human colonies. Snappy dialogue, dynamic action sequences, and political skullduggery - The Interdependency sequence is a galaxy-spanning science fiction adventure for the ages. The Collapsing Empire : Faster than light travel is impossible-until the discovery of The Flow, an extradimensional field available at certain points in space-time, which can take us to other planets around other stars. Riding The Flow, humanity spreads to innumerable other worlds. Earth is forgotten. A new empire arises, the Interdependency, based on the doctrine that no one human outpost can survive without the others. The Flow is eternal-but it's not static. When it's discovered that the entire Flow is moving, possibly separating all human worlds from one another forever, three individuals-a scientist, a starship captain, and the emperox of the Interdependency-must race against time to discover what, if anything, can be salvaged from an interstellar empire on the brink of collapse. The Consuming Fire : The Interdependency is on the verge of collapse. Emperox Grayland II of the Interdependency is ready to take desperate measures to help ensure the survival of billions. While Grayland prepares for disaster, others are preparing for a civil war. The Emperox and her allies are smart and resourceful, as are her enemies. Nothing about this will be easy... and all of humanity will be caught in its consuming fire. The Last Emperox : Emperox Grayland II has finally wrested control of her empire from those who oppose her. But "control" is a slippery thing, and even as Grayland strives to save as many of her people from impoverished isolation, the forces opposing her rule will make a final, desperate push to topple her from her throne and power, by any means necessary. Grayland and her thinning list of allies must use every tool at their disposal to save themselves, and all of humanity. And yet it may not be enough. Will Grayland become the savior of her civilization . . . or the last emperox to wear the crown? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the first book in the City Watch series, part of the Discworld novels. 'This is one of Pratchett's best books . Hilarious and highly recommended' The Times 'Possibly the funniest book ever written' 5-star reader review 'Noble dragons don't have friends. The nearest they can get to the idea is an enemy who is still alive.' The city of Ankh-Morpork is in turmoil, its citizens revolting. Again. A shadowy secret brotherhood has summoned a dragon to spread terror throughout the city, intent on overthrowing the Patrician and ruling in his place. Too bad the dragon has ideas of its own ... It's up to Captain Sam Vimes and the ramshackle Night Watch to stop it. Only problem is, the Watch are more used to dealing with mobs than dragons. And if they can't bring down this fire-breathing tyrant and reinstate their own, slightly less dangerous one, Ankh-Morpork might be lost. For ever... Guards! Guards! is the first book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Praise for the Discworld series: '[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday 'Pratchett is a master storyteller ' Guardian 'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone ' Daily Express 'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch ' Masterful and brilliant ' Fantasy & Science Fiction 'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own... he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times 'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph 'Nothing short of magical ' Chicago Tribune 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX '[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive , surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world... There's never been anything quite like it ' Evening Standard

Fabulously cosy sci-fi adventure for fans of Becky Chambers and Martha Wells. 'Absolutely wonderful . . . Filled with fantastic characters and so much heart, this book is a treasure' -Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop Her starship gave her freedom. But could it also become a friend? Torian thought she was getting a bargain: a century-old alien starship, abandoned and covered in moss. It was her ticket away from a smuggling past and her overbearing ex . . . ah, ex-captain, Amelia. But the moss has a mind of its own. As the ship's 'organic computer,' Moss is lonely, snarky and harbouring serious abandonment issues. And when Torian journeys onward, she encounters the immortal alien who built the craft, then just left it behind - with Moss inside. The ship he's now accusing Torian of stealing. Charting a new course across the galaxy, Torian finds an unexpected ally in Amelia, who might help her find the haven she craves. Torian can pilot a starship. But can she uncover ancient secrets and connect with a computer that just wants to belong? If you love Firefly's adventures in space, the loveable alien cast of Mass Effect and the cosiness of Legends & Lattes, this is for you. * * * Praise for Moss'd in Space: 'For those who like their sci-fi very cosy . . . quality tells and this is quality' - New Scientist 'Cosy doesn't do this warm and witty sci-fi adventure justice' - Daily Mail 'If you've been missing the cosy, found-family warmth of Becky Chambers or the snappy, reluctant-hero banter of Murderbot, Rebecca Thorne's latest is exactly the tonic you need' - Sci-Fi Now 'Readers of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune will feel right at home' - Publisher Weekly on Alchemy and a Cup of Tea Can't Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller w/c 06/05/2024

A Time of Blood, the second book in the Of Blood and Bone trilogy, is the spectacular sequel to A Time of Dread by John Gwynne. Defy the darkness. Defend the light . . . At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors they'll never forget. They saw magic warping men into beasts and a demon rise from the dead, creating something new and terrifying. So they flee to warn the Order of the Bright Star. But the demons' high priestess, Fritha, is determined to hunt them down. Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand her half-breed lineage. It represents the warrior angels' most dangerous secret, so when their high captain tracks her down, he aims to kill. Meanwhile, demonic forces are gathering a mighty war-host, to crush their enemies and rule the world of man. And the angels are already fractured and facing betrayal. Like heroes of old, Riv, Drem and the Bright Star's warriors must battle to save their land. But can the light triumph when the dark is rising? A Time of Blood follows A Time of Dread. The series reaches its powerful conclusion with A Time of Courage. 'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread 'A great read that accelerates the pace and goes one up on its excellent predecessor . . . Exciting, action-packed fantasy' - Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of Thorns ' This is extraordinarily good, an epic feat of the imagination. In this series Gwynne is setting a new benchmark in fantasy' - Giles Kristian, author of Lancelot A Time of Blood is the second in the Of Blood and Bone trilogy. The trilogy is set one hundred years after the end of Gwynne's Faithful and the Fallen quartet, and can be read as a standalone series.

PLEASE NOTE: the limited edition with blue stained edges is sold out, but you can still get the regular edition-same epic story, same sizzling romance, same thrilling twists! New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan returns to the high-stakes, sweeping world of dragons, romance, and drama first evoked in her bestselling young adult Firelight series, in a brand-new epic adult romantasy series. Dragons are extinct. Witches are outcast. Magic is dying. But human lust for power is immortal. Dragon fire no longer blisters the skies over Penterra, but inside the lavish palace, life is still perilous...especially for Tamsyn. Raised in the glittering court alongside the princesses, it's her duty to be punished for their misdeeds. Treated as part of the royal family but also as the lowliest servant, Tamsyn fits nowhere in this world of high fantasy intrigue. Her only friend is Stig, Captain of the Guard...though sometimes she thinks he wants more than friendship. When Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands, descends on her home, Tamsyn's world becomes even more dangerous. To save the pampered princesses from a fate worse than death, she is commanded to don a veil and enter a forced marriage with the brutal warrior. She agrees to the deception even though it means leaving Stig, and the only life she's ever known, behind. The wedding night begins with unexpected passion-and ends in near violence when her trickery is exposed. Rather than start a war, Fell accepts Tamsyn as his bride...but can he accept the dark secrets she harbors-secrets buried so deep even she doesn't know they exist? For Tamsyn is more than a royal whipping girl, more than the false wife of a man who now sees her as his enemy. And when those secrets about her hidden powers emerge, they will ignite a flame bright enough to burn the entire kingdom to the bone. Magic is not dead...it is only sleeping. And in this epic fantasy romance, it will take one ordinary girl with an extraordinary destiny to awaken it.

'Siya's rise from humble beginnings to lifting that World Cup trophy is the stuff of fairytales.' MARCUS RASHFORD 'Siya Kolisi is a warrior on the field and an inspiration off it. This book is an extraordinary reminder of what can be achieved with inner belief and an indefatigable spirit.' JAY SHETTY 'Siya's story is well documented, and I am so impressed by the way he conducts himself. As the captain of his team and as a statesman he is measured and thoughtful. He is a leader in every way. An inspiration to a dynamic South African nation.' EDDIE JONES 'Few people embody the tenacity of what the New South Africa stands for, like Siya does. His story mirrors the nations'; in its trials and tribulations and also in it's triumph against all odds. This is a real life heroes journey.' TREVOR NOAH 'There is no doubt Siya has made a significant impact on World rugby, especially within South African rugby. [He] is passionate about changing people's lives for the better and uses his position and status to do that.' MARO ITOJE 'Brilliant' THE TIMES 'Moving' THE GUARDIAN His truth. His story. In his words. There have been many comments made and books written about Siya Kolisi, captain of the Springboks, and the first black man to lead his country in over 128 years of South African rugby. But now, for the very first time, Siya Kolisi shares his story in an extraordinarily intimate memoir, charting his journey from being born into the impoverished Zwide township, to leading his proud nation to an astonishing victory at the Rugby World Cup in 2019. However, Rise is not simply a chronology of matches played and games won; it is an exploration of a man's race and his faith, a masterclass in attaining a positive mindset, and an inspirational reminder that it is possible to defy the odds, no matter how they are stacked against you. In 2020, partly in response to the pandemic, Siya and his wife, Rachel, launched The Kolisi Foundation, providing personal protective equipment to healthcare workers and delivering food parcels throughout South Africa. The title Rise is inspired by Siya's mother - Phakama - which translates to the book's name, as well as a celebration of his Xhosa heritage.

Set sail on an epic adventure with our captivating ai calendar. Each month unveils a stunning picture of fearless pirate princesses, bringing their daring tales and legendary exploits to life. Perfect for those enchanted by maritime myths and strong female figures, this calendar is a journey through the high seas like no other. Whether for your home or as a unique gift, let these bold heroines inspire your year with courage and charisma. Secure your copy now and embark on a voyage of discovery and empowerment. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine at the back Illustrations: January: Captain Seraphina Storm February: Lady Arabella Blackheart March: Isabella Drake April: Valeria Vane May: Morgana Gale June: Elara Crowe July: Rowena Tempest August: Thalassa Quinn September: Cordelia Flint October: Serilda Blake November: Aurelia Skye December: Calypso Locke QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT – Calendars for grown-ups – friends and family – and for all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Female pirates unleashed, author: Tina Seidel

Running Close to the Wind is a queer pirate adventure from Alexandra Rowland, the author of A Taste of Gold and Iron. This is Our Flag Means Death meets Six of Crows. 'Come for the irrepressible gremlin of a narrator, stay for the plot-relevant cake competitions! A whip-smart, hilarious and exuberant high seas romp' - Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light Avra Helvaçi, former field agent of the Arasti Ministry of Intelligence, has accidentally stolen the single most expensive secret in the world - and the only place to flee with a secret that big is the open sea. To find a buyer with deep enough pockets, Avra must work with his on-again, off-again ex, the pirate Captain Teveri az-Haffar. Together, they will have to risk journeying to the isolated pirate republic of the Isles of Lost Souls. The only things in their way? A calculating new Arasti ambassador to the Isles . . . Brother Julian, a beautiful, mysterious new member of the crew with secrets of his own . . . . . . And the fact that they're sailing straight into sea-serpent breeding season and almost certain doom. But if they can find a way to survive and sell the secret on the black market, they'll all be as wealthy as kings - and, more importantly, they'll be legends . . . 'Uproariously funny, exquisitely witty, brimming with buckling of swashes and scuttling of butts' - Premee Mohamed, Nebula Award-winning author of Beneath the Rising

Discover New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose s brand-new series set in the sultry city of New Orleans and featuring a tough team of high-end private investigators who are after justice no matter what they have to do to get it. Good cops. Bad cops. Only one will win.   After completing her tours with the Marines in Iraq, Molly Sutton knew she could take down any bad guy she met. But when a family tragedy exposes the dark side of her local police, she joined up with her former CO Burke Broussard, who left New Orleans PD to set up a private investigative service for people who couldn t find justice elsewhere.   Gabe Hebert saw the toll that working for the NOPD took on his dad and decided instead to make a name for himself as one of the best young chefs in the French Quarter. But when his father s death is ruled a suicide after a deliberately botched investigation by his former captain, Gabe knows his dad stumbled onto a truth that someone wants silenced.   Gabe goes to his father s best friend, Burke, for help. Burke assigns the toughest member of his team, Molly, to the case. Molly can t believe she s being asked to work with the smoking hot chef whose chocolate cake is not the only thing that makes her mouth water. Sparks fly as they follow the leads Gabe s dad left them, unraveling a web of crimes, corruption, and murder that runs all the way to the top.

Our Flag Means Death meets Six of Crows in this queer pirate adventure from the author of A Taste of Gold and Iron. 'Come for the irrepressible gremlin of a narrator, stay for the plot-relevant cake competitions! A whip-smart, hilarious and exuberant high seas romp' - Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light Avra Helvaçi, former field agent of the Arashti Ministry of Intelligence, has accidentally stolen the single most expensive secret in the world - and the only place to flee with a secret that big is the open sea. To find a buyer with deep enough pockets, Avra must work with his on-again, off-again ex, the pirate Captain Teveri az-Haffar. Together, they will have to risk journeying to the isolated pirate republic of the Isles of Lost Souls. The only things in their way? A calculating new Arashti ambassador to the Isles; Brother Julian, a beautiful, mysterious new member of the crew with secrets of his own; and the fact that they're sailing straight into sea serpent breeding season and almost certain doom. But if they can find a way to survive and sell the secret on the black market, they'll all be as wealthy as kings - and, more importantly, they'll be legends . . . 'Uproariously funny, exquisitely witty, brimming with buckling of swashes and scuttling of butts' - Premee Mohamed, Nebula Award-winning author of Beneath the Rising

Bloomsbury presents Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, read by Elizabeth Evans. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion — not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.

Six months have passed since the Velari attack on Ydrasil. The Federation expected another strike. Military fleets were mobilised. Defences were strengthened. Across the Vardal Sector, governments prepared for the next blow. But it never came. The silence has become its own source of fear. While leaders struggle to understand the enemy's intentions, the strange signal discovered beyond known space continues to cast a shadow over every investigation, every intelligence report, and every unexplained anomaly, what first appeared to be an isolated incident is rapidly becoming something far larger—and far more dangerous. As uncertainty spreads through the Federation, cargo haulier captain Ilyen Vos and the crew of the Vaneim's Wake find themselves drawn ever deeper into events that reach far beyond their understanding. What began as a routine freight run now reaches into the highest levels of power. At the heart of the Federation, within the towering halls of the Five-Seat Directorate, political leaders face decisions that may determine the fate of billions. Old assumptions are breaking down. Hidden agendas are emerging. And somewhere beyond the boundaries of known space, something has begun to stir. Because the most dangerous threat is not always the one you can see. Sometimes it is the one that waits. Custodial Transfer is the second novel in The Custodial War, an epic science-fiction trilogy set in the Vardal Chronicles universe. Combining large-scale worldbuilding, political intrigue, deep-space mystery, and unforgettable characters, it continues a story in which the greatest threat to humanity may not be an enemy—but the truth itself.

Selected by Marcel Berlins in The Times as one of the 50 best crime novels of the last 50 years: 'Deon Meyer is acclaimed for his portrayals of crime and the police after the end of apartheid. Non-white detectives hold positions once monopolised by their white bosses, and the tensions are high' After 602 days dry, Captain Benny Griessel of the South African police services can't take any more tragedy. So when Benny is called in to investigate a multiple homicide, it pushes him close to breaking point - a former friend and detective colleague has shot his wife and two daughters, then killed himself. Benny wants out - out of his job, his home and his relationship with his singer girlfriend, Alexa. He moves into a hotel and starts drinking. Again. But Benny's unique talent is urgently required to help investigate another crime - the high profile murder of Ernst Richter, MD of a new tech startup, Alibi, whose body is discovered buried in the sand dunes north of Cape Town. Alibi is a service that creates false appointments, documents and phone calls to enable people to cheat on their partners. It has made Richter one of the most notorious people in South Africa. Can Benny pull together the strands of his life in time to catch the killer?

A novel that reads like science fiction but bristles with rich detail about how the next World War could be fought. Vice';A modern-day successor to tomes such as The Hunt for Red October from the late Tom Clancy.' USA Today What Will World War III Look Like? Ghost Fleet is a page-turning imagining of a war set in the not-too-distant future. Navy captains battle through a modern-day Pearl Harbor; fighter pilots duel with stealthy drones; teenage hackers fight in digital playgrounds; Silicon Valley billionaires mobilize for cyber-war; and a serial killer carries out her own vendetta. Ultimately, victory will depend on who can best blend the lessons of the past with the weapons of the future. But what makes the story even more notable is that every trend and technology in bookno matter how sci-fi it may seemis real. The debut novel by two leading experts on the cutting edge of national security, Ghost Fleet has drawn praise as a new kind of technothriller while also becoming the new ';must-read' for military leaders around the world. ';A wild book, a real page-turner.'The Economist ';Ghost Fleet is a thrilling trip through a terrifyingly plausible tomorrow. This is not just an excellent book, but an excellent book by those who know what they are talking about. Prepare to lose some sleep.'D.B. Weiss, writer of HBO's Game of Thrones ';It's exciting, but it's terrifying at the same time.'General Robert Neller, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps

The sea always gives... until it decides to take. Lilly Anne Carlyle has spent her whole life hemmed in by the mountains and rivers of Tin Creek, Montana, her restless magic pulling her toward waters far bigger than home. When she runs away to the Seattle waterfront in 1904, she dreams of freedom, salt air, and proving her worth. One bold claim to a skeptical fishing captain sets her fate in motion: she can find the fish when no one else can. But her gift doesn't just draw the salmon, it stirs something older, darker, and more dangerous beneath the waves. If she loses control, she won't just ruin her own life... she could unbalance the bay itself. As her uncanny success attracts whispers of witchcraft, Lilly Anne is drawn deeper into the gritty politics of the docks, where greed, sabotage, and betrayal run as deep as the tide. Her orca familiar, Koda, warns of shifting currents, while her cousin Gemma arrives concerned their family's dark magic is awakening, and it's feeding on Lilly Anne's ambition. Every choice she makes pulls her tighter into Brecker's net, a ruthless cannery owner who will bleed the bay dry to line his pockets. When a single act of defiance sparks a chain of events that could destroy the salmon runs forever, Lilly Anne must decide where her loyalties truly lie: with the man she's grown to trust, the family she swore to defy, or the sea that claims her as its own. In the battle between human hunger and the ocean's will, she will have to risk everything, even the bond with Koda, to set the balance right. Water Witch is a lush, atmospheric tale of magic, found family, and the price of ambition, perfect for fans of historical fantasy with a dash of slow-burn romance. Expect strong heroines, fierce orcas, waterfront intrigue, and a story steeped in the tides of the Pacific Northwest. Dive in, and let the current pull you under.