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“I LOVE THE GRAY MAN.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child “BOURNE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM.”—New York Times bestselling author James Rollins Praise for Mission Critical “This novel is vintage Greaney, with a tight plot, a ticking clock, and a sympathetic antihero…This is good, Clancy-esque entertainment. May the evildoers of the world have nightmares that Violator becomes a real person.”— Kirkus Reviews “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) “Greaney knows what military action fans want and delivers in spades.”— Publishers Weekly “Mesmerizing…Equal parts revenge drama and conspiracy tale, Mission Critical combines the best of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum. Greaney has fashioned a masterpiece of an action thriller, mixed with deep-seated global politics, placing him on level footing with the likes of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor and the late, great Vince Flynn.”— Providence Journal “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) Praise for Agent in Place “Reminiscent of John le Carré…Exquisite in its execution, the relentlessly riveting, “Agent in Place” firmly plants Greaney alongside Brad Taylor and Brad Thor as the masters of this thriller subgenre.” —Providence Journal “Readers of the great Tom Clancy will salivate over this fast-moving and well-plotted yarn, which is part of a consistently appealing series in which each assignment is billed as the most dangerous ever. Somehow, Greaney cranks out one winner after another. That's a lot of work for the Gray Man and plenty of vicarious pleasure for thriller fans.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Greaney’s steady escalation of the risks that Court faces, and the exceedingly clever ways he tackles them, make this entry in the exemplary Gray Man series a can’t-miss.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Gunmetal Gray “Fans of RPG, Hong Kong action films, and high-octane storytelling will love the Gray Man, who battles full-bore through this fast-paced series.”— The Washington Post “A nonstop barrage of action.”— The Memphis Commercial Appeal “Jam-packed with action and adventure. It is as modern as tomorrow’s headlines and moves with fascinating speed from country to country.”— Lincoln Journal Star “This one is fat, fast, and fun. Clancy’s spirit lives on.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Also known as Dulcimer Street, Norman Collins's London Belongs to Me is a Dickensian romp through working-class London on the eve of the Second World War. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Ed Glinert, author of The London Compendium. It is 1938 and the prospect of war hangs over every London inhabitant. But the city doesn't stop. Everywhere people continue to work, drink, fall in love, fight and struggle to get on in life. At the lodging-house at No.10 Dulcimer Street, Kennington, the buttoned-up clerk Mr Josser returns home with the clock he has received as a retirement gift. The other residents include faded actress Connie; tinned food-loving Mr Puddy; widowed landlady Mrs Vizzard (whose head is turned by her new lodger, a self-styled 'Professor of Spiritualism'); and flashy young mechanic Percy Boon, whose foray into stolen cars descends into something much, much worse... Norman Collins (1907-1982) was a British writer, and later a radio and television executive, who was responsible for creating Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and became one of the major figures behind the establishment of the Independent Television (ITV) network in the UK. In all Norman Collins wrote 16 novels and two plays, including London Belongs to Me (1945), The Governor's Lady (1968) and The Husband's Story (1978). If you enjoyed London Belongs to Me, you might like Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'One of the great city novels: a sprawling celebration of the comedy, the savagery, the eccentricity and the quiet heroism at the heart of ordinary London life' Sarah Waters, author of The Night Watch

Jess's poetry books have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide! "You'll always be my baby just heavier to hold you'll always be my beginning but a comfort that feels old you'll always be my heartbeat A familiar but new sound You'll always be the ticking clock in a world you made slow down...." 'My After All', named after Jess's viral poem, is her final book in the series of early motherhood poetry and prose, after 'From One Mom to a Mother' and 'All I See Is You', which have sold tens of thousands worldwide. It delves into the raw and the real with a beauty that shines through even the messy truths. These pieces reflect the love we have for our growing children, our transformation as mothers, and our relationships post kids. Jess doesn't "leave frills around the fabric of early motherhood", she writes about the love we live and breathe for them, but also the things we find hard to talk about, some things that might leave you saying, "me too". This book of poetry & prose will leave you feeling empowered and seen, listened to and understood. These pages are for those late nights, your bedside, or gifts. "Jessica's writing was the postpartum life raft I didn't know I needed. I really struggled with the monumental shift that becoming a mother can be, when I found Jessica's poetry I felt seen, heard, less alone and validated. Her words are healing, deeply relatable and the comforting tonic all new mothers should have on their bedside table. Her children's books are equally as wonderful, my little boy adored The Rainbow in my Heart so much and we regularly take the sentiments from it to help him through emotional ups and downs. A must for every little girl and boy's book shelf." - Caroline Foran, No1 Best Selling Author of 'Owning It' Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a children's picture book on emotions, with other books 'My Superpowers', and 'You Hung The Moon', a gift book for mothers.

Welcome back to Harker Academy for Deviant Defense, where the line between hunter and hunted has never been thinner. To rescue someone close to her, Viv Abbot must team up with Reid's violent, unpredictable older brother, Deacon. Her uneasy truce with him offers Viv something Reid never could: the chance to embrace her darkness. Viv's mission takes her to the center of Astera's seedy underbelly with none other than the White Stag as her guide. But when a bounty on Viv's head puts those she cares about in danger, Viv will be forced to go to lengths she never dreamed in order to protect them. With enemies closing in from all sides and a ticking clock on her life, Viv must save the Half City from destruction while surviving a betrayal that strikes at the heart of everything she's fighting for. Because in a world where monsters wear familiar faces and temptation cuts deeper than any blade, making it through her second semester at Harker will take more than skill-it will take everything Viv has left to give. Who can she really trust in a city that thrives on lies? 'Welcome to Half City, in which Kate Golden does nothing by halves: full-throttle action, a twisty mystery, and a deliciously tense romance make this an absolute romp. Our lead, Viv, is equal parts badass and messy, and her love interest may give you a thing for claws. Absolutely fabulous action writing by Golden, beautifully offset by a story about acceptance, belonging, and what it means to be human' - Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'Kate Golden deftly fuses a lush and bewitching dark academia setting , complex characters, and a sizzling slow burn romance in Half City, the unputdownable first installment of a trilogy that will leave readers breathless' - Julie Soto, author of Rose in Chains 'Packed with edge-of-your-seat action, steamy scenes that will set your curtains on fire, and some of the wittiest banter I've ever read, Half City is the urban fantasy / dark academia book this Buffy fangirl has been waiting for all her life. I don't know what sort of magic Kate Golden weaves into her books but I hope she never stops. The Harker Academy series is my newest obsession ' - Jenna Levine, author of Road Trip With a Vampire

In his acclaimed book Elevator Music: A Surreal History of Muzak, Easy-Listening, and Other Moodsong, author Joseph Lanza explored the forbidden beauty and social importance of an otherwise shunned musical category. Now, in Easy-Listening Acid Trip, he pushes the boundaries further by taking his subject into altered states, showing how psychedelic pop (as opposed to the ear-grinding jams of "acid rock") offered other worlds and strange sounds that took listeners through a mind-bending time travel back to vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, British Music Hall, and the melodic traditions that made songs hits before your grandmother was born. These influences, in turn, inspired many easy-listening arrangers and conductors to reinterpret the songs into instrumental wonders that were often just as (if not more) surreal. Easy-Listening Acid Trip takes readers on a journey that includes the Hollyridge Strings' haunting version of the Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever," Paul Mauriat's lush treatment of Scott McKenzie's "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)," and Mariano and the Unbelievables' baroque-pop tribute to the Lemon Pipers "Green Tambourine." The book also provides numerous anecdotes, such as how quickly after the Strawberry Alarm Clock released their 1967 hit "Incense and Peppermints," Muzak recorded an instrumental version by Charles Grean and His Orchestra that kept the electric guitar but re-contoured the tune with harps, horns, flutes, a tambourine, and other effects for offices, restaurants, supermarkets, and of course, elevators. Delving into the songs along with the international roster of composers, arrangers, and conductors who recorded them, Easy-Listening Acid Trip celebrates the trippy paradox linking psychedelia to easy-listening: a netherworld where the Beatles meet The Percy Faith Strings, where Donovan meets David Rose and His Orchestra, and where other flower-power-pop favorites meld with the likes of Ferrante and Teicher, Lawrence Welk, and the Mystic Moods Orchestra.

Emma Makepeace is back in the third gripping instalment of the Alias Emma series. 'The new queen of spy fiction' Guardian 'Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.' James Patterson 'A can't-put-down thriller - you're in for a treat.' Cosmopolitan 'A slick and fun whirlwind that grips until the end ' Crime Monthly __________ How far would you go to catch a killer? This is the question UK agent Emma Makepeace must ask herself when she is sent to Edinburgh for the upcoming global G7 Summit. The Russians are in town and Emma and her team know a high-profile assassination is being planned. But who is their target? There is only one way to find out. Emma must set a trap using herself as bait. As the most powerful leaders in the world arrive and the city becomes gridlocked, Emma knows the clock is ticking. __________ 'Glass expertly handles the various challenges of the mission - from flirtation and role play to detective work and combat.' The Times 'A fast-paced and propulsive read' Perspective Magazine - Thriller of the Month 'A Criminally Good Read' Crime Scene Magazine 'If you're looking for a new thriller to get your teeth to get stuck into , this is definitely for you.' Pick Me Up - Book of the Week 'Ava Glass weaves a razor-sharp tale of espionage ' Woman's Own 'Fans of Ava Glass's hell-for-leather spy thrillers will love this fast and furious ride ' Peterborough Telegraph __________ Readers can't get enough of The Trap . . . ***** ' This is a terrific thriller fuelled by pure adrenaline , but I wouldn't expect anything less from author Ava Glass. This is a brilliant series that delivers on every level.' ***** 'Good luck trying to stop somewhere in the middle of this lightening fast read! ' ***** ' A hugely entertaining read and the best in the series so far.' ***** ' If you like spy thrillers and you haven't read the series then you are missing a treat. ' ***** 'Once you start this book, there's absolutely no stopping.' Bookseller bestseller, September 2023

It was in the shadow hours of deepest night that this tapestry of lies fell to rags . . . Harriet Jenner is just twenty-one when she walks through the gates of Fenix House. Reeling from a personal tragedy, she doesn't expect her new life as a governess to be easy. But she certainly does not foresee the spell Fenix House will cast. Almost fifty years later, Harriet's granddaughter Grace follows in her footsteps. For Grace, raised on Harriet's spellbinding stories, Fenix House is a fairy tale; a magical place suspended in time. But the now-faded grandeur of the mansion soon begins to reveal the holes in Harriet's story and Grace finds herself in a place of secrets and shadows. For Fenix House hides truths about her family, and everything that she once knew is about to change. The Author Kate Riordan is a writer and journalist. She started out as an editorial assistant at the Guardian, followed by a stint as deputy editor for the lifestyle section of Time Out. Kate's first novel, The Girl in the Photographpublished in January 2015. Kate is now a freelance writer and lives in the Cotswolds where she is currently working on her third novel. Praise for The Shadow Hour 'I was immediately drawn in by this beautifully written tale. I loved the sense of intrigue and the air of mystery at Fenix House, and was itching for answers as the two narratives unfolded' Dinah Jefferies author of The Tea Planter's Wife 'A perfect gothic, big-house mystery that kept me turning the pages. Very well written - I really enjoyed it'Katherine Webb 'I'm a sucker for unreliable narrators, crumbling country houses stuffed full of secrets and a story that veers between the present and the past, so it was a delight to curl up with The Shadow Hour over the course of a rainy weekend' Red Online 'It's wonderful - the dark suspense and evocative descriptions are perfect' Liz Fenwick, author of Under a Cornish Sky 'We loved last years The Girl in the Photograph and this latest atmospheric saga is just as thrilling' Essentials 'The parallel stories of Fenix House governess Harriet Jenner and her granddaughter Grace had me absolutely gripped. Intelligent, poignant, unexpected: highly recommended' Louise Candlish, author of The Sudden Departure of the Frasers 'Beautifully written and utterly compelling, I loved this' Katie Fforde 'Gorgeously written - I was instantly drawn in to the mysteries of Fenix House and Kate's evocative storytelling held me rapt until the very end' Lucy Diamond 'Full of dark intrigue, rich description and haunting secrets, this kept me reading and reading! Beautifully written and compelling until the end. I adored it' Ella Harper, author of The Years of Loving You 'Headily atmospheric Victorian gothic detail brings to life the house which holds secrets and memories in its dim rooms, and conjures up a world of hot house flowers and stifled passions. Certain images stay with you - Riordan richly juxtaposes a measured, scientific world of steam trains, comets and clocks with the wild: flooded quarries, ice storms, and the irresistible desire for love and revenge which defies rationality. It's all in the detail - jewelled Indian daggers, sunlight on red gold hair, claustrophobic mazes and ice houses, and mysterious sounds in the night. From the utterly gripping prologue, The Shadow Hour transports you back in

The eternal romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula in this erotic dark academia story of epic love from bestselling author RuNyx! This beautiful Deluxe Limited Edition of the viral sensation and New York Times bestseller Gothikana features: ¿Designed stenciled edges ¿Full color art on the reverse of the dust jacket ¿All-new full-color illustrated endpapers ¿A foil case stamp ¿Expanded bonus material An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong? An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives an admission letter from the exclusive University of Verenmore, she takes it as a sign from the universe. Instead, she finds a secluded castle on a wind-scoured mountain where time feels like a stopped clock. The silver-eyed Devil of Verenmore, Vad Deverell keeps himself a closed book, but knows everything that happens at the university. A part-time literature professor, he's trailed by whispers that he may be responsible for a student's death. He is a man Corvina shouldn't want-and at Verenmore, wanting is its own kind of transgression. They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But Verenmore has a way of binding the living to its dead. Every five years, someone vanishes into the mountain's silence, and Corvina can feel the castle fixing its attention on her. Vad needs to stay close, not knowing what the truth may awaken. And so begins a tale of the mysterious, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places. Praise for Gothikana: "An erotic and dark love story." -Entertainment Tonight "RuNyx immerses her readers in the dark worlds she builds and then injects life into them in the most hauntingly beautiful way. Her work is unique and addictive-she really is one of a kind." -Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker "Original, innovative, and unlike anything I've read before." -L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author

In a world created for the descendants of gods where the Fae are born to serve, a woman bound to the Heir of Death fights fate and desire in book 2 of bestselling Booktok sensation Melissa K. Roehrich’s contemporary dark romantasy Legacy Series for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros. “No one writes emotional, immersive, beautiful chaos like Melissa Roehrich.”  —LJ Andrews, bestselling author of The Ever Seas and Broken Souls and Bones A choice to make. Tessalyn Ausra’s fate has always been out of her hands. Still bonded to the Heir of Endings, she now finds herself with more control than ever before. Everyone wants something from her, and she must choose a side. But in a realm full of villains, she trusts no one, and she has secrets of her own to keep. A plan to salvage. Control and knowledge have always been Theon St. Orcas’ greatest weapons, but both have slipped through his fingers. Given a task by the rulers of the realm, he’s racing against the clock to get his plans back on track. But as myths become reality, he finds himself fighting more than time in an effort to keep what’s his or lose it all to fury. A fate to alter. Axel St. Orcas has never minded rubbing shoulders with the depraved rather than the elite. It’s easier to hide his shame among the corrupt. But with each passing day, he risks triggering a curse and endangering those he cares for most. He’ll sacrifice anything to keep them safe, even if that means giving up everything he is. Who will be left standing when Chaos comes to reign?

"A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY: A DARLA DIGBY COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #7) is the seventh book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! When antiques expert Darla Digby decides it's time for a change, she quits her appraiser job and seeks out rare antiques for wealthy clients. But when Darla finds herself having to solve a murder mystery, she gets more than she bargained for…. Time stands still when Darla encounters a masterful Tompion grandfather clock—and a fresh murder—at a forsaken estate. To wind back the hands of justice, Darla must decode an enigma crafted by a master clockmaker, as each tick brings her closer to unearthing buried crimes before the killer can stop the clock! Plunge into the enchanting world of the Darla Digby series, a place where adventure intertwines with witty humor and charming quirks. Here, you'll find a seamless blend of humor, heartfelt emotions, and unexpected twists. Be prepared to meet an endearing protagonist who is sure to win your heart and keep you engrossed until the early morning hours. Future books in the series are also available! "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) "The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can't wait to start book two!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) "A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You)

Bloomsbury presents The Clockwork Conspiracy by Sam Sedgman, read by Jot Davies.'Clever, inventive and a cracking read' – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlA locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson's High Rise mysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London's landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.'An ingenious mystery full of fascinating facts. Sedgman has cracked the code for an absolute triumph of a book' – A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'The Clockwork Conspiracy offers a captivating and perilous adventure that surprises and delights at every turn' – Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island'A smart and pacey thriller. Time well spent' – The Times'A taut, tense mystery with perfectly-timed plotting, this is guaranteed to make the time fly' – Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?'A gripping mystery delivered with panache' ­– The Observer'A thrilling story from start to finish' ­­– Inis Magazine'Action-packed with twisty turns and a gripping plot' – Daily Mail'THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY is a fiendishly clever contraption, featuring brilliantly savvy characters and a well-wound plot that ticks along like – what else? – clockwork' – Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup'A thrilling locked-room mystery, with a plot as beautifully engineered as clockwork' – Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door'An action-packed, thrilling adventure' – The Week Junior'A rapid adventure, combined with an encyclopaedic focus on a particular subject – and an ability to make it sing' – The Telegraph'I predict this will be a very popular addition to any library, home or classroom' – Books for Keeps

"Thriller writing at its best. Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down." --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) "One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary) From #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars, author of the critically-acclaimed Luke Stone and Agent Zero series (with over 5,000 five-star reviews), comes an explosive new, action-packed thriller series that takes readers on a wild-ride across Europe, America, and the world. Although elite Navy Seal Troy Stark was forced into retirement for his dubious respect for authority, his work in stopping a major terrorist threat to New York did not go unnoticed. Now part of a new, secret international organization, Troy must hunt down all threats to the U.S. and pre-empt them overseas—bending the rules if he has to. In ROGUE COMMAND, a group of European terrorists have a new, unexpected target, with nuclear-level consequences. With the clock ticking for Troy to stop them before they set off a global war, Troy, partnered with an Interpol agent whom he grudgingly respects, is up against the enemy of his life. But there is only one problem: no one knows exactly what the target is. And as Troy's investigative work leads to a discovery, he realizes it may not be the target—or the enemy—they all think it is. Just how deep do these terrorists' connections run? An unputdownable action thriller with heart-pounding suspense and unforeseen twists, ROGUE COMMAND is the debut novel in an exhilarating new series by a #1 bestselling author that will have you fall in love with a brand new action hero—and turn pages late into the night. Book #3 in the series—ROGUE TARGET—is now also available.

FBI Special Agent Finn Wright, put on leave after bending the rules, decides to stay in England and help his detective friend with a new case: a noble has been found murdered in a spectacular historic mansion in the center of London, and with the media all over it, the clock is ticking before this killer strikes again. Was it random? Or is there a killer lurking in this world or privilege? "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) WHEN YOU'RE SAFE is book #2 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. Recently put on leave and divorced after he caught his wife cheating on him, Finn needs a fresh start in life. He thought a visit to an old friend in a tranquil small town in England would be a good step—until his friend needs his expertise with a series of murders in spectacular estates. With the local police chief impressed, Finn is asked to stay on, as they need his help. As Finn's eyes are opened to a world of storied wealth, history and privacy, he realizes that he has much to learn—but that killers are universal…. A page-turning crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Finn Wright series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next." —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" —Reader review (City of Prey) "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." —Reader review (City of Prey) "Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone) "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone)

Heartstopping slow-burn romantasy, blending dark magic, high-stakes trials and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers romance. Set in a world of elite warriors, Blood & Steel is the first entry in the sensational Legends of Thezmarr series from Helen Scheuerer. Perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom, From Blood and Ash and The Witcher. 'A true man won't cut you down as you fight your battles, nor will he fight them for you. A true man will help sharpen your sword, guard your back and fight at your side, in the face of whatever darkness comes.' With her death foretold, Althea - Thea - only has three years to become what she's always dreamed of being: a warrior legend. But in Thezmarr, women are forbidden to wield blades, so she has trained in secret her entire life. Now racing against the clock, she fights to secure her place in the elite guild charged with the protection of the five kingdoms. Wilder Hawthorne is her brooding, powerful and unwilling warrior chaperone. The sparring and hazing of the new trainees border on deadly, but even more dangerous is her growing attraction to Wilder. All around them, schemes are afoot and darkness looms. Will Thea pass the perilous initiation test and take her place as a champion of Thezmarr, or will the invading evil snatch away her dream before it starts? 'Helen Scheuerer continues to be one of my favourite writers' - Sable Sorensen, #1 internationally bestselling author of Dire Bound ** Fans LOVE Blood & Steel: 'Absolutely one of the BEST books I've ever read' 'Obsessed from the beginning! 10/10' 'The development and pacing of their relationship was delicious' 'Every time it switches to Wilder's POV has me feral' 'I know the next book is going to RUIN ME'

A bundle of books #5 (ONLY SPITE) and #6 (ONLY MADNESS) in Rylie Dark's Sadie Price FBI Suspense Thriller series! This bundle offers books five and six in one convenient file, with over 100,000 words of reading. Special Agent Sadie Price, a 29-year-old rising star in the FBI's BAU unit, stuns her colleagues by requesting reassignment to the FBI's remote Alaskan field office. Back in her home state, a place she vowed she would never return, Sadie, running from a secret in her recent past and back into her old one, finds herself facing her demons—including her sister's unsolved murder—while assigned to hunt down a new serial killer. In ONLY SPITE (Book #5), in the endless night of the Alaskan winter, bodies are turning up in the underside of urban Anchorage, wrapped dramatically in plastic. As FBI Special Agent Sadie Price wades through the dark underbelly of the city in her search for answers, she soon realizes this case may just be more disturbing—and shocking—than she thought. In the blackness and isolation of the dark season, anyone would lose their mind—which means anyone could be a suspect. But the clock is ticking, and Sadie must track down the killer before he claims another victim—while battling demons re-surfacing from her own dark past. In ONLY MADNESS (Book #6), hitchhikers are turning up dead in the Alaskan wilderness, found near truck stops along empty stretches of highway. In a lonely, remote landscape, Sadie must comb the insular world of truckers to search for suspects. But, all alone out there, might Sadie find herself a victim? As she fights to piece together the clues, Sadie finds herself in a race against time. Can she stop the killer before another girl is taken? An action-packed page-turner, the SADIE PRICE series is a riveting crime thriller, jammed with suspense, surprises and twists and turns that you won't see coming. It will have you fall in love with a brilliant and scarred new character, while challenging you, amidst a barren landscape, to solve an impenetrable crime.

Clear, practical guidance for anyone who needs to understand how astronomy, navigation, and civil time fit together. This book explains the systems behind clock time and sky-based measurement with careful attention to the links between sidereal time, solar time, leap seconds, and calendar rules. It is written for readers who want more than definitions, they want to know how time is actually used, converted, and checked in real observing and technical work. Starting from the basics of time as an instant, interval, and epoch, the book builds a solid foundation in coordinate systems, time scales, and angular measurement. It then moves through the major topics that often cause confusion, including Greenwich and local sidereal time, the equation of time, UT1 and Earth rotation irregularities, atomic time scales such as TAI and TT, and the role of leap seconds in keeping human time aligned with Earth's changing rotation. Inside you will find: Step-by-step explanations of UT, TAI, TT, UT1, and how they relate Practical methods for converting between calendar dates, Julian Dates, and Modified Julian Dates Clear treatment of Julian and Gregorian calendars, including proleptic date handling Guidance on time zones, daylight saving time, UTC offsets, and ISO 8601 recording Scientific examples that show how to compute sidereal time, solar noon, transit times, and observation windows Advice on precision, rounding, error checking, and leap-second-safe timestamp handling The book is especially useful for astronomers, observers, software developers, educators, and students who need dependable methods for scheduling, logging, or interpreting time-sensitive data. Each chapter supports real-world use, from pointing telescopes and planning observation sessions to verifying timestamp conversions and building reliable workflows. What makes it especially valuable is its emphasis on both concept and computation. You get the physical meaning behind each time scale, along with worked examples and reference recipes that help turn theory into practice. Whether you are correcting for longitude, comparing civil time with solar time, or preparing ephemeris-ready inputs, this guide offers a structured path through the most important timekeeping systems used in astronomy.

Jess's poetry books have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide! "You'll always be my baby just heavier to hold you'll always be my beginning but a comfort that feels old you'll always be my heartbeat A familiar but new sound You'll always be the ticking clock in a world you made slow down...." 'My After All', named after Jess's viral poem, is her final book in the series of early motherhood poetry and prose, after 'From One Mom to a Mother' and 'All I See Is You', which have sold tens of thousands worldwide. It delves into the raw and the real with a beauty that shines through even the messy truths. These pieces reflect the love we have for our growing children, our transformation as mothers, and our relationships post kids. Jess doesn't "leave frills around the fabric of early motherhood", she writes about the love we live and breathe for them, but also the things we find hard to talk about, some things that might leave you saying, "me too". This book of poetry & prose will leave you feeling empowered and seen, listened to and understood. These pages are for those late nights, your bedside, or gifts. "Jessica's writing was the postpartum life raft I didn't know I needed. I really struggled with the monumental shift that becoming a mother can be, when I found Jessica's poetry I felt seen, heard, less alone and validated. Her words are healing, deeply relatable and the comforting tonic all new mothers should have on their bedside table. Her children's books are equally as wonderful, my little boy adored The Rainbow in my Heart so much and we regularly take the sentiments from it to help him through emotional ups and downs. A must for every little girl and boy's book shelf." - Caroline Foran, No1 Best Selling Author of 'Owning It' Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a children's picture book on emotions, with other books 'My Superpowers', and 'You Hung The Moon', a gift book for mothers.

Also known as Dulcimer Street, Norman Collins's London Belongs to Me is a Dickensian romp through working-class London on the eve of the Second World War. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Ed Glinert, author of The London Compendium. It is 1938 and the prospect of war hangs over every London inhabitant. But the city doesn't stop. Everywhere people continue to work, drink, fall in love, fight and struggle to get on in life. At the lodging-house at No.10 Dulcimer Street, Kennington, the buttoned-up clerk Mr Josser returns home with the clock he has received as a retirement gift. The other residents include faded actress Connie; tinned food-loving Mr Puddy; widowed landlady Mrs Vizzard (whose head is turned by her new lodger, a self-styled 'Professor of Spiritualism'); and flashy young mechanic Percy Boon, whose foray into stolen cars descends into something much, much worse... Norman Collins (1907-1982) was a British writer, and later a radio and television executive, who was responsible for creating Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and became one of the major figures behind the establishment of the Independent Television (ITV) network in the UK. In all Norman Collins wrote 16 novels and two plays, including London Belongs to Me (1945), The Governor's Lady (1968) and The Husband's Story (1978). If you enjoyed London Belongs to Me, you might like Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'One of the great city novels: a sprawling celebration of the comedy, the savagery, the eccentricity and the quiet heroism at the heart of ordinary London life' Sarah Waters, author of The Night Watch

This book explores how daily and seasonal rhythmicity is generated, how these rhythms are synchronised by our environment, and how they regulate the neuroendocrine systems that impact our physiology and behaviour. The constraints of surviving in a seasonal environment have shaped human evolution and migration, have shaped our societies and cultures, and continue to influence our everyday lives, health and wellbeing. Identifying the mechanisms whereby seasonal rhythmicity is generated and regulates the brain and body is not only important for understanding the natural world and relevant to animal production, it also offers many insights into the human condition. Each chapter is written by an international expert in the field of chronobiology. A historical perspective on how research into photoperiodism and rhythmicity progressed is initially provided, but the main focus of this book is on the remarkable studies in the last few decades that have unravelled the molecular and cellular machinery underpinning circadian and circannual timing. Topics covered include the role of melatonin in communicating seasonal information to the brain and pituitary gland, the neuroanatomical pathways in mammals, birds and fish by which changes in photoperiod reach the hypothalamus, the role of glial cells (tanycytes) and thyroid hormone in seasonal rhythmicity, neuroplasticity across seasons, effects of changing day length on mood, regulation of “clock“ gene expression, and the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This book will appeal to all students and researchers who wish to learn about current and past research on daily and seasonal rhythmicity. This is the tenth volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series (Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley) that aims to illustrate highest standards and encourage the use of the latest technologies in basic and clinical research and hopes toprovide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology.

It was in the shadow hours of deepest night that this tapestry of lies fell to rags . . . Harriet Jenner is just twenty-one when she walks through the gates of Fenix House. Reeling from a personal tragedy, she doesn't expect her new life as a governess to be easy. But she certainly does not foresee the spell Fenix House will cast. Almost fifty years later, Harriet's granddaughter Grace follows in her footsteps. For Grace, raised on Harriet's spellbinding stories, Fenix House is a fairy tale; a magical place suspended in time. But the now-faded grandeur of the mansion soon begins to reveal the holes in Harriet's story and Grace finds herself in a place of secrets and shadows. For Fenix House hides truths about her family, and everything that she once knew is about to change. The Author Kate Riordan is a writer and journalist. She started out as an editorial assistant at the Guardian, followed by a stint as deputy editor for the lifestyle section of Time Out. Kate's first novel, The Girl in the Photographpublished in January 2015. Kate is now a freelance writer and lives in the Cotswolds where she is currently working on her third novel. Praise for The Shadow Hour 'I was immediately drawn in by this beautifully written tale. I loved the sense of intrigue and the air of mystery at Fenix House, and was itching for answers as the two narratives unfolded' Dinah Jefferies author of The Tea Planter's Wife 'A perfect gothic, big-house mystery that kept me turning the pages. Very well written - I really enjoyed it'Katherine Webb 'I'm a sucker for unreliable narrators, crumbling country houses stuffed full of secrets and a story that veers between the present and the past, so it was a delight to curl up with The Shadow Hour over the course of a rainy weekend' Red Online 'It's wonderful - the dark suspense and evocative descriptions are perfect' Liz Fenwick, author of Under a Cornish Sky 'We loved last years The Girl in the Photograph and this latest atmospheric saga is just as thrilling' Essentials 'The parallel stories of Fenix House governess Harriet Jenner and her granddaughter Grace had me absolutely gripped. Intelligent, poignant, unexpected: highly recommended' Louise Candlish, author of The Sudden Departure of the Frasers 'Beautifully written and utterly compelling, I loved this' Katie Fforde 'Gorgeously written - I was instantly drawn in to the mysteries of Fenix House and Kate's evocative storytelling held me rapt until the very end' Lucy Diamond 'Full of dark intrigue, rich description and haunting secrets, this kept me reading and reading! Beautifully written and compelling until the end. I adored it' Ella Harper, author of The Years of Loving You 'Headily atmospheric Victorian gothic detail brings to life the house which holds secrets and memories in its dim rooms, and conjures up a world of hot house flowers and stifled passions. Certain images stay with you - Riordan richly juxtaposes a measured, scientific world of steam trains, comets and clocks with the wild: flooded quarries, ice storms, and the irresistible desire for love and revenge which defies rationality. It's all in the detail - jewelled Indian daggers, sunlight on red gold hair, claustrophobic mazes and ice houses, and mysterious sounds in the night. From the utterly gripping prologue, The Shadow Hour transports you back in

Why did Hamas attack? What is Israel trying to achieve? Did this catastrophe have to happen? And is there a way forward? The book's expert contributors address these and other questions, which have never been more urgent. In September 2023, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan boasted that the Middle East "is quieter today than it has been in two decades." One week later, unprecedented violence in Gaza and Israel shattered the status quo and shocked the world. Hamas's Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge punctured delusions of stability as hundreds of militants burst forth from the Gaza prison camp. In the ensuing carnage and firefights, 1,200 Israelis were killed and hundreds more taken hostage. Israel's retaliation turned the besieged enclave into a howling wasteland. Nearly 20,000 people were killed in two months, including more than 7,000 children, and over 60 percent of homes were damaged or destroyed. Israel targeted the wounded and infirm, newborns and near-dead, as Gaza's healthcare system-hospitals, clinics, ambulances, medical personnel-came under a systematic attack unprecedented in the annals of modern warfare. The Hamas massacre and the Israeli extermination campaign which followed together mark a historic turning point in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The reverberations have also shaken politics far beyond, not least in Europe and the United States, where gigantic, round-the-clock protests for Palestinian rights pitted politicians against the public and exposed a growing statist authoritarianism. In this groundbreaking book-the first published about the 2023 Gaza war-leading Palestinian, Israeli, and international authorities put these momentous developments in context and provide an initial taking-stock. Contributors: Musa Abuhashhash, Ahmed Alnaouq, Nathan J. Brown, Yaniv Cogan, Clare Daly MEP, Talal Hangari, Khaled Hroub, R. J., Colter Louwerse, Mitchell Plitnick, Mouin Rabbani, Sara Roy, and Avi Shlaim

“I LOVE THE GRAY MAN.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child “BOURNE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM.”—New York Times bestselling author James Rollins Praise for Mission Critical “This novel is vintage Greaney, with a tight plot, a ticking clock, and a sympathetic antihero…This is good, Clancy-esque entertainment. May the evildoers of the world have nightmares that Violator becomes a real person.”— Kirkus Reviews “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) “Greaney knows what military action fans want and delivers in spades.”— Publishers Weekly “Mesmerizing…Equal parts revenge drama and conspiracy tale, Mission Critical combines the best of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum. Greaney has fashioned a masterpiece of an action thriller, mixed with deep-seated global politics, placing him on level footing with the likes of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor and the late, great Vince Flynn.”— Providence Journal “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) Praise for Agent in Place “Reminiscent of John le Carré…Exquisite in its execution, the relentlessly riveting, “Agent in Place” firmly plants Greaney alongside Brad Taylor and Brad Thor as the masters of this thriller subgenre.” —Providence Journal “Readers of the great Tom Clancy will salivate over this fast-moving and well-plotted yarn, which is part of a consistently appealing series in which each assignment is billed as the most dangerous ever. Somehow, Greaney cranks out one winner after another. That's a lot of work for the Gray Man and plenty of vicarious pleasure for thriller fans.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Greaney’s steady escalation of the risks that Court faces, and the exceedingly clever ways he tackles them, make this entry in the exemplary Gray Man series a can’t-miss.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Gunmetal Gray “Fans of RPG, Hong Kong action films, and high-octane storytelling will love the Gray Man, who battles full-bore through this fast-paced series.”— The Washington Post “A nonstop barrage of action.”— The Memphis Commercial Appeal “Jam-packed with action and adventure. It is as modern as tomorrow’s headlines and moves with fascinating speed from country to country.”— Lincoln Journal Star “This one is fat, fast, and fun. Clancy’s spirit lives on.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

23 million books sold. Now a major ITV/BritBox show starring John Simm as Roy Grace. Meet Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. This bundle collects the first ten novels in the thrilling, compulsive series from Peter James. 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series These ten bestselling titles follow Brighton's best police detective as he investigates missing persons, terrible murders, copycat killers, and races against the clock to catch dangerous criminals before they strike again. This bundle includes: Dead Simple When a groom disappears before the wedding, Roy Grace is contacted by the man's distraught fiancée. The one man who ought to know of the groom's whereabouts is saying nothing. But then, he has a lot more to gain than anyone realizes . . . Looking Good Dead When innocent eye witness makes a statement to Grace's team, he becomes the killers' next target. But it's not just revenge - it's entertainment . . . Not Dead Enough A beautiful socialite is dead. Roy Grace's leading suspect, her husband, was sixty miles away when she died. But all other evidence points to him . . . Dead Man's Footsteps A body in a storm drain leads Roy Grace on an enquiry spanning the globe, and into a desperate race against time to save the life of a woman being hunted down in the streets of Brighton . . . Dead Tomorrow Grace unearths a gang of child traffickers - and must find a way to save a young street kid at risk. Meanwhile, a teenage girl needs an urgent transplant - and her desperate mother will stop at nothing to save her life . . . Dead Like You When new cases bear remarkable similarities to a series of unsolved crimes from 1997, Grace faces a possible copycat - or the return of the original killer . . . Dead Man's Grip A university student is killed in a tragic traffic accident. When two of the drivers involved are hunted down by a sadistic killer, Grace knows that the third driver may be next . . . Not Dead Yet Grace is in charge of a movie star's security. But when a vicious gangster is released from prison and an unidentifiable headless torso is found, Grace knows that an obsessed stalker may be at large in his city, waiting, watching, planning . . . Dead Man's Time A vicious robbery at a secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant fighting for her life. The trail leads Grace from the shady antiques world of England, across Europe and all the way to New York . . . Want You Dead A woman seeks police protection from her obsessive, psychopathic ex-boyfriend. But he will not be stopped, determined to destroy everything and everyone she has ever known and loved - and then her too . . .

'A groundbreaking analysis of what used to be an impenetrable mystery: how and why do cultures differ? ... Anyone interested in our cultural divides will find tremendous insight in Rule Makers, Rule Breakers' - Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of Enlightenment Now Why are clocks in Germany always correct, while those in Brazil are frequently wrong? Why are Singaporeans jailed for selling gum? Why do women in New Zealand have three times the sex of females worldwide? Why was the Daimler-Chrysler merger ill-fated from the start? And why does each generation of Americans give their kids weirder and weirder names? Curious about the answers to these and other questions, award-winning social psychologist Michele Gelfand has spent two decades studying both tight societies (with clearly stated rules and codes of ethics) and loose societies (more informal communities with weak or ambiguous norms). Putting each under the microscope, she conducted research in more than fifty countries and collaborated with political scientists, neuroscientists, computer scientists, anthropologists, and archaeologists. Her fascinating conclusion: behaviour seems largely dependent on perceived threats. It's why certain nations seem predisposed to tangle with others; some American states identify as "Red" and others as "Blue"; and those attending a sports contest, health club, or school function behave in prescribed ways. Rule Makers, Rule Breakers reveals how to predict national variations around the globe, why some leaders innovate and others don't, and even how a tight vs. loose system can determine happiness. Consistently riveting and always illuminating, Michele Gelfand's book helps us understand how a single cultural trait dramatically affects even the smallest aspects of our lives. 'Fascinating and profound...It's quite possibly this year's best book on culture' - Roy F. Baumeister, bestselling co-author of Willpower and author of The Cultural Animal 'This brilliant book is full of well-documented insights that will change the way you look at yourself and at the world around you' - Barry Schwartz, bestselling author of The Paradox of Choice, Practical Wisdom, and Why We Work

OVER 9 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Avery's fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about. To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets and they know her. But as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help-and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player. Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake-and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning. **Don't miss a moment of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games . Reading them all? The ideal reading order is : The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold, Glorious Rivals , and The Same Backward as Forward. Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Naturals series (The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the enovella, Twelve) , The Debutantes duet ( Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), and The Lovely and the Lost

Millions of copies sold! The bestselling modern classic that sparked a worldwide conversation about the value of concentration—and the true costs of fractured attention. “I’m handing you the answer to the overwhelm you feel, and his name is Dr. Cal Newport.” —Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast, author of New York Times bestselling The Let Them Theory Deep Work—the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks—is one of the most important abilities you can cultivate in our current moment. It’s a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce quality results in less time. And yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep—spending their days in a frantic blur of emails, online meetings, social media, and AI slop, not realizing there’s a better way. In Deep Work, bestselling author and professor Cal Newport makes the case for reclaiming focus as a critical skill in our digital world, providing step-by step instructions for achieving this goal, including four rules for transforming your daily habits: 1. Work Deeply 2. Embrace Boredom 3. Quit Social Media 4. Drain the Shallows A mix of cultural criticism and actionable advice, Deep Work offers a vitally important message: in our age of constant distraction, focus is a superpower. With inspiring examples and clear rules, Deep Work will teach you to introduce this ability in your own life. “As a presence on the page, Newport is exceptional in the realm of self-help authors … Six pages in, I powered down my laptop. Twenty pages in, I left the house to buy an alarm clock so that I wouldn’t have an excuse to sleep next to my phone.”—Molly Young, The New York Times “One of the few books I would call life-changing.” —Tim Maurer, Forbes “I’ve read lots of books about productivity and lots of books about distraction. For me, Deep Work is among the best, on both counts.” —Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker “[Deep Work] has changed how I live my life. Particularly, it’s led me to stop scheduling morning meetings, and to preserve that time for more sustained, creative work.” —Ezra Klein, The Ezra Klein Show

The Last Soul Among Wolves is the dazzling second instalment in Melissa Caruso's bestselling Echo Archives series, a whip-smart fantasy adventure packed with murder, mystery and mind-bending magic. All Kembral Thorne wants is to finish her maternity leave in peace. But when her best friend drags her to a will reading at a decrepit island mansion - along with her once-rival, now-girlfriend Rika Nonesuch - she finds an unexpected reunion of her childhood crew . . . and a deadly curse she must now unravel. To save her friends, Kem and Rika must once more race against the clock and descend into other realities. But the mansion is full of old secrets and new schemes, and soon the game becomes far more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. Praise for the series: 'I adore The Last Soul Among Wolves . . . It's magnificently entertaining. I recommend it highly' Locus 'I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral's adventures' Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi 'A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would protect with your life . . . Unmissable! Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter Readers are loving The Last Soul Among Wolves! I will never not laugh and cry and flat out cheer while reading a Kembral Thorne book ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Book two blew my socks off' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Rare example of the second book in the series outshining the first! . . . I would eat up a whole extended series of adventures in this fascinating world' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' If you liked the first one, you will love and devour The Last Soul Among Wolves' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'You couldn't have asked for a better sequel' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my God the worldbuilding and the mystery! . . . So, so good!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read this in one sitting - Caruso just keeps getting better and better!' ¿¿¿¿¿

The eternal romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula in this erotic dark academia story of epic love from bestselling author RuNyx! This beautiful Deluxe Limited Edition of the viral sensation and New York Times bestseller Gothikana features: ¿Designed stenciled edges ¿Full color art on the reverse of the dust jacket ¿All-new full-color illustrated endpapers ¿A foil case stamp ¿Expanded bonus material An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong? An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives an admission letter from the exclusive University of Verenmore, she takes it as a sign from the universe. Instead, she finds a secluded castle on a wind-scoured mountain where time feels like a stopped clock. The silver-eyed Devil of Verenmore, Vad Deverell keeps himself a closed book, but knows everything that happens at the university. A part-time literature professor, he's trailed by whispers that he may be responsible for a student's death. He is a man Corvina shouldn't want-and at Verenmore, wanting is its own kind of transgression. They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But Verenmore has a way of binding the living to its dead. Every five years, someone vanishes into the mountain's silence, and Corvina can feel the castle fixing its attention on her. Vad needs to stay close, not knowing what the truth may awaken. And so begins a tale of the mysterious, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places. Praise for Gothikana: "An erotic and dark love story." -Entertainment Tonight "RuNyx immerses her readers in the dark worlds she builds and then injects life into them in the most hauntingly beautiful way. Her work is unique and addictive-she really is one of a kind." -Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker "Original, innovative, and unlike anything I've read before." -L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author