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An Instant New York Times Bestseller “A magisterial work that charts the 60-year journey of ‘the greatest rock and roll band in the world.’ . . . Hundreds of books have been written about the Rolling Stones, but few sparkle quite like Spitz’s. For anyone who loves or even likes the Stones, it’s indispensable.” —Los Angeles Times All great music is a threat. What left is there to say about The Rolling Stones? A hell of a lot, it turns out. Bob Spitz has brought his indefatigable energy and five decades of experiences in the fields and hollows of rock 'n’ roll to bear on his five-year journey to reexamine one of popular music’s greatest stories. There are myriad revisions to the conventional narrative which underscore just how in control of that narrative the band has been up to now—small example: no, Muddy Waters was not mopping the floors at Chess Records when the Stones showed up. But in a larger sense, as with the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, Spitz’s greatest gift is for the big picture. He knows where the magic is, and why it is. He is as clear-eyed a connoisseur of the show business, the spectacle and the collateral damage of this whirlwind as anyone alive, and that lucid gaze pierces a lot of incrusted bullshit, but the ultimate goal is to connect with a creative force whose power shows no signs of fading, over sixty years on. At its heart the story is about two boys, Mick and Keith, and their unique, fraught, alchemical bond, often tested, never sundered. The Glimmer Twins. The bandmates, like Charlie Watts, who found their groove in relation to this double star made the trip intact, while those who struggled, like Brian Jones and Mick Taylor, were chewed up and spit out. This is a story with many dark corners, including a surprising number of deaths. But whether Jagger and Richards sold their souls to the devil is at the crossroads for blues greatness or just squeezed their heroes for every drop of inspiration, in the end their connection to their music and to each other put them in a category of one, where they very much remain.

**PRE-ORDER THE NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY** Readers adore Healing Hippo: ' I wanted to discover the magical hippo in myself as I read this book' ***** 'How does Aoyama depict human emotion so vividly ? I imagined myself in this book' ***** 'I almost wept on my train home from work' ***** 'It gripped my heart . I wish there was a magical hippo near my home' ***** 'Whenever I feel hurt, I want to re-read this wonderful book' ***** ______________ 'Kabahiko is an amazing hippo. People say that if you touch the area of his body that you want to make better on yours, he'll provide a cure' Nestling at the bottom of a five-storey apartment block is the children's playground, Hinode Park. If you look to the side, standing on stubby legs, is a hippo. Its upturned eyes give it a teary look, yet for decades, its quiet power has sustained the hearts of one community. Meet the neighbours who will reach out to kabahiko: - Kanato presses his head to the hippo's cheek, hoping to recover the stellar marks he once scored; - Sawa , a lonely new mother, strokes its mouth, hopes to connect as she once did when she was an award-winning retail assistant; - Chiharu, a wedding-planner, hopes to be able to listen for the happiness of others; - Yuya avoids sports day with a fake injury, only to find he really is in pain. - despite Kazuhiko' s fading eyes from too much editorial work, he will learn to see life's everyday wonders. A quietly powerful story of hope, friendship and connection, Michiko Aoyama's beloved bestseller is a celebration of everyday encounters. Its subtle portrayal of the magic of community will lodge itself in every reader's heart.

SHE HELPED A PERFECT A STRANGER. SHE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS THE PERFECT KILLER... 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM Elly Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job. As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it. So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching. But even at her lowest, Elly will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family. 'Twists and turns galore. Not to be missed.' DAILY MAIL 'Steve Cavanagh is known for his twisty, baroque plotting, but seems to have surpassed himself here...ingenious' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST THRILLERS OF 2025 'This crime thriller is fast and relentless and the plot throws some real shockers. Fill your lungs before you start - you're in for a breathless ride' THE SUN 'Cavanagh writes some of the best legal thrillers in the business with killers plots....sleep-stealingly brilliant' DAILY MIRROR The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for Steve Cavanagh: 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

'Clever and utterly fresh. So Let Them Burn takes the fantasy genre and soars into brilliant new heights' Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights 'With fierce protagonists and compelling conflicts, So Let Them Burn is a YA fantasy to root for!' Namina Forna, author of The Gilded Ones trilogy ' A complex, thought-provoking, thoroughly enjoyable read' Irish Times Whip-smart and immersive, this Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine who's forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland - perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and Fourth Wing. Faron Vincent can channel the power of the gods. Five years ago, she used her divine magic to liberate her island from its enemies, the dragon-riding Langley Empire. But now, at seventeen, Faron is all powered up with no wars to fight. She's a legend to her people and a nuisance to her neighbours. When she's forced to attend an international peace summit, Faron expects that she will perform tricks like a trained pet and then go home. She doesn't expect her older sister, Elara, forming an unprecedented bond with an enemy dragon - or the gods claiming the only way to break that bond is to kill her sister. As Faron's desperation to find another solution takes her down a dark path, and Elara discovers the shocking secrets at the heart of the Langley Empire, both must make difficult choices that will shape each other's lives, as well as the fate of their world. 'By turns hopeful and devastating, So Let Them Burn is a masterful debut with a blazing heart. I was captivated from beginning to end by Cole's sharp, clever prose and by her protagonists - two remarkable sisters with an unforgettable bond' Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief

SHE HELPED A PERFECT A STRANGER. SHE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS THE PERFECT KILLER... 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM Elly Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job. As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it. So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching. But even at her lowest, Elly will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family. 'Twists and turns galore. Not to be missed.' DAILY MAIL 'Steve Cavanagh is known for his twisty, baroque plotting, but seems to have surpassed himself here...ingenious' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST THRILLERS OF 2025 'This crime thriller is fast and relentless and the plot throws some real shockers. Fill your lungs before you start - you're in for a breathless ride' THE SUN 'Cavanagh writes some of the best legal thrillers in the business with killers plots....sleep-stealingly brilliant' DAILY MIRROR The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for Steve Cavanagh: 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

Three paths. One city of secrets. And a truth that could destroy them all... The third heart-stopping chapter in the dark, addictive House of Devils series. 'Best book boyfriend ever' 5 Reader Review - When Darkslayer Darien Cassel first took human Loren Calla under his wing, he'd made a promise to protect her from anything. And now that she has fallen into a coma, every day a losing battle to return to life, he is determined to save her. When he hears rumors of the one place in Terra that houses a secret that just might bring her back to him, he drops everything to try it, leaving behind the city he grew up in and the people he calls family. His decision sets his best friend Maximus Reacher onto a road of his own?one no less dangerous than Darien's as he unearths the secrets of his past, uncovering a multitude of lies and legends better left buried. Meanwhile, in the historic city of Yveswich, Roman Devlin of the House of Black gets tangled up with a shapeshifting Selkie of the Riptide, a member of a rival Darkslaying house and a thorn in his side. Shay Cousens is a pickpocket with endless tricks up her sleeve?and if Roman isn't careful, she might succeed at stealing both his wallet and his heart as they work together to find her missing sister. Their path will lead them not just to Angelthene, but also into the dark secrets of the Phoenix Head Society?and the restorative body of water that has the power to cleave their world in two. Loyalties are tested, and worlds collide in City of Lies and Legends, the third installment in the House of Devils series. Tropes: Found Family Fated Mates Enemies to Lovers Morally Grey Heroes Forbidden Romance War Between Worlds Slow Burn, High Stakes Multiple POVs Magic System -- Readers have fallen for City of Lies and Legends: 'I have not felt this way about a book in SO LONG. Hands down the best in the series' 5 Reader Review 'My GOD that was a RIDE... of emotions, of plot, of whiplash. I'm so glad I picked this series up' 5 Reader Review

"Megan Giddings's prose is brimming with wonder. The Women Could Fly is a candid appraisal of grief, inheritance, and the merits of unruliness." - Raven Leilani Reminiscent of the works of Margaret Atwood, Deborah Harkness, and Octavia E. Butler, The Women Could Fly is a feminist speculative novel that speaks to our times. A piercing dystopian tale about the unbreakable bond between a young woman and her absent mother, set in a world in which magic is real and single women are closely monitored in case they are shown to be witches . . . Josephine Thomas has heard every conceivable theory about her mother's disappearance. That she was kidnapped. Murdered. That she took on a new identity to start a new family. That she was a witch. This is the most worrying charge, because in a world where witches are real, peculiar behaviour raises suspicions and a woman - especially a Black woman - can find herself on trial for witchcraft. But fourteen years have passed since her mother's disappearance, and now Jo is finally ready to let go of the past. Yet her future is in doubt. The State mandates that all women marry by the age of thirty - or enrol in a registry that allows them to be monitored, effectively forfeiting their autonomy. At twenty-eight, Jo is ambivalent about marriage. With her ability to control her life on the line, she feels as if she has never understood her mother more. When she's offered the opportunity to honour one last request from her mother's will, Jo leaves her regular life to feel connected to her one last time. In this powerful and timely novel, Megan Giddings explores the limits women face - and the powers they have to transgress and transcend them. 'It can be tempting to read The Women Could Fly, which comes in the shadow of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and call the book timely. But the relationship at the heart of this novel - between Jo and her mercurial mother - is much closer to timeless.' - The New York Times

"Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) "I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!" --Book Reviewer (Wish) BEASTFORGED: BROKEN is the second book in a tantalizing new romantasy series by USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings. The series begins with BEASTFORGED: BONDED (book #1). Now fugitives on a desperate quest, Neve struggles with powers that work one moment and vanish the next—until she bonds with Umbriel, a young shadow-wolf who becomes her first true companion. But when their fragile connection mysteriously breaks and hunters capture Umbriel, Neve must risk everything for a daring rescue. Just as she and Christian find sanctuary, an ultimatum from the new king forces an impossible choice: return and renounce their love, or condemn Neve to be hunted for the rest of her life. The BEASTFORGED series creates an astonishing fantasy realm where secret gifts come at a deadly price, where magic and mastery over beasts intertwine, and where the crossroads of romance and danger intersect. Unexpected betrayal and pulse-racing danger will enthrall fantasy enthusiasts hungry for their next unputdownable series. Future books in the series are also available! "Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping." --Book Reviewer (Wish) "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)

"Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) "I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!" --Book Reviewer (Wish) From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the second book in a spectacular new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Suzanne Collins. From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a thrilling new romantasy series. As Lyra Thornwind's powers grow, she becomes entangled in a secret plot to overthrow a corrupt system. Alaric reveals hidden depths, becoming an unexpected ally, while her relationship with Rowan deepens. In the arena, Lyra faces increasingly dangerous creatures and foes that force her to confront her deepest fears. Outside the arena, she must outwit political machinations while trying to uncover the truth about the Spectral Covenant and her own abilities. The season culminates in a shocking betrayal that leaves Lyra questioning everything she thought she knew. In the captivating world of IRONHOLD, romance, danger, and fantasy intersect in a universe brimming with magic and peril. This gripping saga keeps readers of all ages spellbound, offering a unique twist on the genre. Be swept away by a narrative that seamlessly blends destiny, passion and sorcery with fierce combat, set against a backdrop both brutal and mesmerizing. The IRONHOLD series promises an enthralling adventure that will leave you breathless and craving more. Future books in the series are also available! "Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping." --Book Reviewer (Wish) "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)

"Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) "I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!" --Book Reviewer (Wish) From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the second book in a spectacular new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Suzanne Collins. From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a thrilling new romantasy series. As Lyra Thornwind's powers grow, she becomes entangled in a secret plot to overthrow a corrupt system. Alaric reveals hidden depths, becoming an unexpected ally, while her relationship with Rowan deepens. In the arena, Lyra faces increasingly dangerous creatures and foes that force her to confront her deepest fears. Outside the arena, she must outwit political machinations while trying to uncover the truth about the Spectral Covenant and her own abilities. The season culminates in a shocking betrayal that leaves Lyra questioning everything she thought she knew. In the captivating world of IRONHOLD, romance, danger, and fantasy intersect in a universe brimming with magic and peril. This gripping saga keeps readers of all ages spellbound, offering a unique twist on the genre. Be swept away by a narrative that seamlessly blends destiny, passion and sorcery with fierce combat, set against a backdrop both brutal and mesmerizing. The IRONHOLD series promises an enthralling adventure that will leave you breathless and craving more. Future books in the series are also available! "Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping." --Book Reviewer (Wish) "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)

'This book feels as though I could have pulled it, dust-coated, from a half-forgotten shelf. A true feast of myth and wonder . . . I grinned, I cried, I didn't want to put it down and I haven't stopped thinking about it since I finished' Freya Marske, bestselling author of A Marvellous Light Dive into an atmospheric and captivating historical fantasy about the power of stories, where dreams come to life and Arthurian legends are reborn. Wales, 1941. As the second world war ravages the globe and bombs fall from the sky, people all over the world begin to dream of King Arthur. The dreams spread like a fantastical plague, flooding people's sleep night after night. Whispers arise of wonders and unexplained sights - dragons in the London Underground, and strange lights over Stonehenge. Self-proclaimed prophets claim they are miracles, heralding Arthur's return at the time of Britain's greatest need.¿ ¿ Elaine Ambrose has never dreamed of Arthur, and she doesn't believe in miracles. A librarian at the British Museum, she wants only to protect the museum's collection from the Blitz, and is frustrated to be sent instead to catalogue a reclusive professor's private library on the coast of North Wales. But all is not as it seems. Soon Ellie must confront what she's tried to ignore: she dreams not of Arthur, but of Nimue - the Lady of the Lake. And her dreams promise not salvation, but a return to the darkness of the last days of Camelot. ¿ 'A dreamy, achingly beautiful tale about the power of stories. The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood imagines the magic and legend of the Arthurian age as a bright light, thrust into the darkness of World War II. Beautifully conceived and impossible to put down' Morgan Ryan, author of A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES Reader reviews: 'A lush and beautiful love letter to Arthurian myth, H. G. Parry's The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood is everything that I could have hoped for . . . I loved it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Beautiful, heartbreaking and magnetic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OFFICIALLY AN AUTO-READ AUTHOR NOW! . . . luminous, and magical' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I cannot wait to see where H. G. Parry takes me next. At this point, I would happily follow her into any forest, any myth, any dream' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Excellent. I don't think I've read an H. G. Parry book I didn't love and this one was no exception. Magical' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A deeply beautiful and atmospheric five-star historical fantasy . . . a wonderful read' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am just in awe of H. G. Parry's talent and ability to craft such an emotionally moving story with an amazing setting and plot, and I just cannot describe how much I loved it' ¿¿¿¿¿

Respectable lady scholars shouldn't be dodging evildoers, escaping lost tombs, and chasing down magical artifacts. Archivist and suffragette Ellie Mallory always dreamed of putting her scholarly skills to work in the ancient sands of Egypt. She never imagined she would be doing so in order to save an object of legendary power from a batch of ruthless villains. Racing baddies to an arcanum of Biblical proportions is only one of Ellie's problems. Her hopelessly academic and perpetually mortified step-brother, Dr. Neil Fairfax, is about to learn that she's been gallivanting around the globe with his danger-magnet best friend, Adam Bates-the roguish surveyor for whom Ellie harbors increasingly complicated feelings. Add the petite and terrifyingly fearless Constance Tyrrell to the mix, and Ellie either has a crack team of artifact-saving experts to hand... or a recipe for disaster. Together, they'll need to follow a trail of three-thousand-year-old clues from the necropolis of Saqqara to the temples of Luxor and beyond, where the ruined capital of a heretic pharaoh hides a secret with the potential to upend history. To keep an earth-shattering magic from falling into the wrong hands, Ellie will need to pull out all the stops-even if that means resorting to fisticuffs, ignoring proper archaeological processes... and solving one of Egypt's greatest mysteries. Dive into Tomb of the Sun King to experience the next action-packed historical fantasy adventure in the Raiders of the Arcana series! Praise for the Raiders of the Arcana: "Sassy banter and sizzling romantic tension sparkle throughout the fast paced action! ... Fans of Indiana-Jones style historical fantasies will be eager for the next adventure." - ALA Booklist "Fun, female-led mystical adventure with unexpected themes and oodles of heart!" - Five star Goodreads reviewer

' 50 bajillion stars ... I loved this book so much ... It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again. ' Faemance Book Blog, 真真真真真 I am arresting you for the crime of being mageborn. You will yield, or face certain death... Orphan Grace Marchant has always questioned the harsh laws of the Kingdom of Rathlynn. But when her closest friend is uncovered as mageborn and imprisoned, she must act. Begging handsome Prince Bastien Larelwynn to spare her friend's life, the fire in Grace's blood calls to him. She's sure she'll be thrown in the dungeon too. But Bastien tells no one. And Grace has to trust him with more than her life when she discovers the Queen's devastating plan, using the mageborn's stolen powers. But with her own magic growing, can Grace really trust her former enemy... and with betrayal at every turn, will they survive long enough to save the mageborn? A dark and addictive fantasy read, perfect for fans of Graceling and Sarah J. Maas. Read what everyone's saying about Mageborn: ' Wow, wow, wow! ... A showstopping book that was hard to put down ... An addicting adventure you will not want to miss out on.' NetGalley Reviewer ' I mean, wow! ... Be prepared for plot twists!!! ... I highly recommend giving this book a read! I can't wait for the next book in the series!!!! ' Goodreads Reviewer ' Captivating ... I simultaneously wanted to power through it but didn't want it to end ... it's fantastic. It's brilliant. I love it ... I have several notes in my Kindle app from emotional scenes where it's purely emotive responses of "AWEEE", "OMGGGG ", " WTF IS THIS?!" ... a beautiful piece of fantasy fiction that should be on everyone's tbr list .' Goodreads Reviewer, 真真真真真 ' I was hooked ... there is heartbreak from the very beginning ... I was going through a rollercoaster of emotions - my heart felt like it had been ripped out, trampled on, and then trampled on some more for good measure ... This book is certainly a page-turner, I read it over two afternoons. ' Goodreads Reviewer ' I loved it ... A brilliant start to this series which already has me asking and wondering... WHAT HAPPENS NOW? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? ... left me speechless ... Brilliantly written and gripping . Highly recommend.' Gemma's Book Reviews ' WOWIE! This book took me on a wild ride ... Superb ... I was truly engrossed from start to finish ... Not to be missed.' Belle in Pages ' Really does pack a punch ... I loved every minute of it ... filled with action, adventure, and romance and it will have you at the edge of your seat so many times... This book has everything a fantasy reader will love... If I could give more than five stars I would. I absolutely loved it. ' Goodreads Reviewer

Sammeln Sie Disneys in Neon: Topps Disney-Karten werden in einer farbenfrohen Veröffentlichung zum Leben erweckt, die Bewegung, Nostalgie und Charakter feiert. Diese Disney-Sammelkarten bringen Micky Maus, Minnie-Maus, Stitch, Simba und Buzz Lightyear in eine helle Disney-Neonwelt und vermischen den Spaß am Öffnen einer frischen Packung mit dem zeitlosen Reiz, den Sammler von Topps Sammelkarten erwarten. Lieferumfang: Jede werksseitig versiegelte Mega-Box enthält 10 Packungen mit 5 Karten pro Packung, enthält 3 Basiskarten-Schneekappen-Parallelen, exklusiv für dieses Format. Es ist eine fokussierte Art, Basiskarten, bunte Disney-Neon-Parallelen und sammlerfreundliche Inhalte für Neulinge und langjährige Hobby-Fans zu sammeln. Bauen Sie das 200-Karten-Basis-Set: Das 200-Karten-Set umfasst klassische Animationen, moderne Favoriten und Sci-Fi-Welten wie WALL-E, Big Hero 6 und Treasure Planet, mit den ersten Topps Karten mit Charakteren aus Phineas und Ferb, Epic Mickey, Descendants und Wasserspeier. Suchen Sie nach Phineas, Ferb, Oswald, Mal, Goliath und Mickey Mouse über Basiskarten und Chrom-Neon-Ätz-Refraktor-Versionen. Inserts across Disney Stories: Insert cards bring more excitement to the box with Family First, Phineas and Ferb, A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary, The Muppets Puzzle, Neon PETG Lights and Epic Mickey in Chrome. Finden Sie Max Goof, Powerline, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Oswald das glückliche Kaninchen, Belle, Arielle und Lightning McQueen in einer Reihe voller Geschichte, Familie und Fandom. Kurze Drucke und Sammel-Hits – Neon Bösewichte Karten nummeriert bis 99, Mickey Shorts Kurzdrucke, Magic Carpet Ride PETG und Family First Rivals Karten, die auf 99 nummeriert sind, sorgen für Aufregung über das Basisset hinaus. Hochwertige Materialien wie PETG, Acetat und Chrom verleihen Sammelfiguren mehr Abwechslung über seltenere Karten und Parallelen. Autogramme und Duals: Suchen Sie nach Disney Autogrammkarten und Chrome Neon Etch Autogrammkarten mit Jonathan Groff als Kristoff, Josh Gad als Olaf, Chris Sanders als Stitch, David Spade als Kuzco, Owen Wilson als Lightning McQueen, Kaitlyn Robrock als Minnie Mouse, Vincent Martella als Phineas und David Errigo Jr. als Ferb. Mickey Shorts Duals beinhalten erste Paarungen von Chris Diamantopoulos mit Kaitlyn Robrock und Bill Farmer., Hersteller: Topps

A spellbinding tale of family secrets, sacrifice and the everlasting power of love, set across multiple time periods and around the world. From Lucinda Riley, the internationally bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series. 'Captivating . . . Ideal for a book club' - Daily Mail India, 1911. Anahita Chavan, from a noble but impoverished family, forms a lifelong friendship with the headstrong Princess Indira, the privileged daughter of Indian royalty. Becoming the princess's official companion, Anahita accompanies her friend to England just before the outbreak of the Great War. There, she meets Donald Astbury - reluctant heir to the magnificent Astbury Estate - and his scheming mother. Eighty years later. Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, has the world at her feet. But, when her turbulent relationship takes an unexpected turn, she's relieved that her latest role, playing a 1920s debutante, will take her away from the glare of publicity to the wilds of Dartmoor, England. Shortly after filming begins at the now-crumbling Astbury Hall, Ari Malik, Anahita's great-grandson, arrives unexpectedly, on a quest to explore his family's past. As Rebecca and Ari begin to unravel the dark secrets that haunt the Astbury dynasty, what they discover will change everything . . . Five-star reader reviews: 'Wow! What a wonderful story, recommend it to take you away into another world (or two) ' ' I was completely drawn into the story with its twists and turns and wonderful descriptions of life in India as well as Devon' 'This is a book that reveals itself slowly to the reader. It is a story of love and loss and everything in between, but those words alone are not enough to describe how utterly mesmerising this book is' 'Once again she weaves magic through her writing and transports the reader through decades and emotions'

The pioneering physician scientist behind the New York Times bestseller Eat to Beat Disease reveals the science of eating your way to healthy weight loss.   In his first groundbreaking book, Dr. William Li explored the world of food as medicine. By eating foods that you already enjoy, like tomatoes, blueberries, sourdough bread, and dark chocolate, your body activates its five health defense systems to fight cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative autoimmune diseases, and other debilitating conditions.   Now in Eat to Beat Your Diet, Dr. Li introduces the surprising new science of weight loss, revealing healthy body fat can help you lose weight and have big impacts on your overall health. Eat to Beat Your Diet shows readers how adding the right foods to your diet can heal your metabolism, reduce unhealthy body fat, and result in the kind of weight loss that can increase your lifespan and help you thrive.   Both informative and practical, Dr. Li offers a four-week meal plan for food lovers; easy food swaps, shopping tips, and more than a month of crowd-pleasing recipes.   “In Eat to Beat Your Diet, Dr. William Li reveals the groundbreaking discovery that the best weight loss medicines in the world can be found in your refrigerator and pantry. Blending the science of molecular nutrition with the ancient food ways of the Mediterranean and Asian cultures, Dr. Li provides a delicious roadmap to harness the power of everyday foods to activate your fat burning systems and create long term health using the magic of your fork.” ―Mark Hyman, MD, Senior Advisor to the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, New York Times Bestselling Author of Young Forever   “Dr. William Li is a very trusted, valued dear friend. I am very excited about this book. My entire family are all fans of Dr. Will’s. This book takes on so much more for the reader. Dr. Will takes you on a tour of the grocery store, tells you all the foods you should be eating and all the data that backs that up, and 36 original recipes. Everything is incredibly researched and referenced. It’s such a great tool, as are all of Dr. Will’s books. Live long, live healthy.” ―Rachael Ray, American chef, TV personality, and author of Rachel Ray 50 and other cookbooks

The brand new book from the international bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! 'Heartwarming and full of wonder ... a spellbinding tale' Barnes & Noble Reads ¿¿¿ On any given day, there are thousands of items slowly gathering dust in the Lost and Found of Heathrow Airport. Unknown to anyone, hidden among the clutter, is a very special object that can change the fortunes of those who possess it - a violin of rare beauty and power. Now, as if by chance, it has fallen into the hands of three strangers... Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle have nothing in common, but can these three unlikely guardians unlock the secrets of the violin? With heartfelt moments, unexpected connections, and a mystery that lingers long after the final page, this is Evie Woods at her very best. ¿¿¿ Praise for The Violin Maker's Secret ' Moved me to tears ' Madeline Martin ' Captivating ... the most romantic of love stories' The Sunday Post 'A moving story that radiates passion and warmth. I loved every page, this is Evie Woods at her lyrical and magical best !' Faith Hogan '5 Stars!... I was hooked ... beautiful...heartfelt, and uplifting... stayed with me long after I finished... highly recommend this' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My favourite... I was swept up... Truly beautiful... I was mesmerized ... Captivating... It tugged at my heart strings. I highly recommend this' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Beautiful... My favourite... I read it in a single day, completely absorbed ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Captivating and heartfelt... Emotional... lingers long after the final page' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' A joy to read ... beautiful' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderful... I was charmed... Beautiful read that I had to gobble up in one... I love that' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So charming!... fast-paced and gripping ... my romance-loving heart is happy ¿... a feel-good story' ¿¿¿¿ 'FANTASTIC... I binge-read this... I can't stop thinking about it ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Magical, uplifting tale... Spellbinding !' My Weekly 'This ... will keep you turning the pages with tears in your eyes and hope in your heart. I loved it.' New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel 'An original and captivating story vibrating with charm, warmth, humour and vitality . Meticulously researched and beautifully written, [...] a gripping and full bodied read. Deeply satisfying. ' Santa Montefiore 'A gorgeous novel, intricately constructed; layer upon layer of story, history and character, all playing off each other in endlessly beguiling ways, never missing a note. A magical delight .' Eve Chase , author of The Secret Thread 'For lovers of music, mayhem, and a touch of magic. Evie Woods weaves an irresistible tale that celebrates the enduring power of music, friendships found in unexpected places, and the courage to believe in oneself.' Lisa Medved ' A spellbinding love letter to music and all who are moved by it. It's enchanting from the opening page until the gloriously uplifting ending. I adored it.' Kate Storey ' Swept me away and made my heart sing ... [lingers] long after the last note.' Laura Resau , author of The Alchemy of Flowers

One queen exiled. Another headed for the gallows. Both hungry for revenge. England's most infamous queens unite in vengeance against Henry VIII. Anne Boleyn is going to die, and neither her cleverness nor her witchery can save her. So when her late rival, Catalina de Aragón, miraculously appears in her cell at the Tower of London on the eve of her execution, very much alive and offering a daring escape plan, no one is more surprised than Anne. Lina doesn't have Anne's magic-but she has just as much hate for England's wretched king. Severed from her daughter and stripped of all her influence, Lina breathes only for the Hellebore Sisterhood, a clandestine and powerful society with a vested interest in keeping both queens alive . . . and using their particular skills to advance womankind. Anne and Lina's old rivalries pale in comparison to a common enemy. One by one, they capture their pawns, infiltrating the court, recruiting the new queens in Henry's orbit, and eliminating the men who plotted against them. Always inching closer to their true target . . . And they want his head. -- Praise for Henry Tudor Must Die: "Sharp, emotional, and deeply relevant , Jillian Laine's debut tells the story of queens reclaiming their power. Read this book if you love stories about sisterhood, magic, and a witty 'what if? "-Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling co-author of My Lady Jane "Henry Tudor Must Die is unlike anything I have ever read ! Fiercely feminist, with a secret society of women , witchcraft and court politics and schemes. "-Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author " Hell hath no fury like a woman who survives her own beheading. Henry Tudor Must Die is an exquisite declaration of female rage, sisterhood, and what it takes to stand against the abuse of power in a deeply unjust world."-Emily Krempholtz, USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore "A rambunctious romp of a book . Revenge is a dish best served with a side of Henry Tudor's head and I loved every minute of watching his capable wives come together to sharpen their swords." -A. Rushby, author of Slashed Beauties "History as it should have been , Henry Tudor Must Die delivers the delicious revenge we've been craving for centuries ."-Kirsten Miller, author of The Change and The Women of Wild Hill "Henry Tudor Must Die delivers the perfect revenge story , 500 years in the making. Witchcraft, fiery heroines and the ultimate tale of sisterhood. This is an absolute delight." -Holly Race, bestselling author of Six Wild Crowns Readers LOVE Henry Tudor Must Die: 'Easily one of my favourite reads of the year so far . . . witchy, rebellious, and completely addictive.' reader review 'This book is powerful, vengeful, and deeply satisfying . History said tragedy . . . this book said "absolutely not"' reader review 'Give me historical fiction ANY day, but add witchcraft, powerful women, revenge energy, and a bit of Tudor drama? I'm SOLD . . . fresh and bold, like history finally letting the women grab the quill ' reader review ' I ADORED THIS, I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN! ' reader review 'As a Tudor dynasty fanatic I knew I needed to read this and it didn't disappoint! . . . 5 stars from me !' reader review

SHE HELPED A PERFECT A STRANGER. SHE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS THE PERFECT KILLER... 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM Elly Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job. As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it. So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching. But even at her lowest, Elly will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family. 'Twists and turns galore. Not to be missed.' DAILY MAIL 'Steve Cavanagh is known for his twisty, baroque plotting, but seems to have surpassed himself here...ingenious' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST THRILLERS OF 2025 'This crime thriller is fast and relentless and the plot throws some real shockers. Fill your lungs before you start - you're in for a breathless ride' THE SUN 'Cavanagh writes some of the best legal thrillers in the business with killers plots....sleep-stealingly brilliant' DAILY MIRROR The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for Steve Cavanagh: 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ¿ USA TODAY BESTSELLER WINNER OF TWO GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS (Best Debut Novel & Best Historical Fiction) An Indie Next March 2023 Pick ¿ A LibraryReads March 2023 Pick ¿ An Amazon "Best Books of the Year So Far" 2023 Pick "A brave and original debut, Weyward is a spellbinding story about what may transpire when the natural world collides with a legacy of witchcraft." --Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The London Séance Society I am a Weyward, and wild inside. 2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great-aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the cottage is worlds away from the abusive partner who tormented Kate. But she suspects that her great-aunt had a secret. One that lurks in the bones of the cottage, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century. 1619: Altha is awaiting trial for the murder of a local farmer who was stampeded to death by his herd. When Altha was a girl, her mother taught her their magic, a kind not rooted in spell casting but in a deep knowledge of the natural world. But unusual women have always been deemed dangerous, and as the evidence of witchcraft is laid out against Altha, she knows it will take all her powers to maintain her freedom. 1942: As World War II rages, Violet is trapped in her family's grand, crumbling estate. Straitjacketed by societal convention, she longs for the robust education her brother receives--and for her mother, long deceased, who was rumored to have gone mad before her death. The only traces Violet has of her are a locket bearing the initial W and the word weyward scratched into the baseboard of her bedroom. Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart's Weyward is an astonishing debut, and an enthralling novel of female resilience.

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script. A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be. The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I've spent my life kneeling to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father's throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I'm crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him?bound to a future I didn't choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there's power in being underestimated? And what if for the first time I reached for it? "The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before." - Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author "A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy." - K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series "Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive!" - CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author "This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait." - Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows ***** "I freaking LOVED this book." ***** "It's my new favorite read this year." ***** "This book was F*CKING AMAZING." ***** "This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways." ***** "[T]he ending of this book truly shook me." ***** "Devney Perry's foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!" ***** "If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked?and I devoured this story like my life depended on it." ***** "Oh my gods. What a wild ride." ***** "Wow this was amazing." ***** "This book had me in a chokehold from page one!!" ***** "[H]ands down the best read of 2025." ***** "[A]n absolute knockout." ***** "Truly one of the best, most addictive romantic fantasy stories I have read!" ***** "I just have one word, WOW! I couldn't put Shield of Sparrows down! I finished this read in 1 day, it was just that good!" ***** "I loved everything about this, from the drama to the plot and character development. I genuinely cannot wait for book two!!" ***** "This book literally had me on the edge of my seat and heart throughout its entirety and I cannot, I repeat cannot, wait for the next book in this series." ***** "I could not put this book down!" ***** "I was blown away! I absolutely think this is a romantasy book that will be talked and thought about for a long time. I know I will be!" ***** "Absolutely amazing!!!" ***** "I'm absolutely hooked and counting down the days until the next one!" ***** "Wow! 528 pages of pure perfection. I devoured this book!" is book!" Hannah W., Goodreads review

WELCOME TO UNIVERSITÉ MEURDRAC. HOME TO BRILLIANT ALCHEMISTS. THE HEART OF AN IMPOSSIBLE CRIME. Step into the heart of Paris with this lush and thrilling dark academia fantasy that follows a young alchemist running from a dark past - perfect for fans of Babel, Ninth House and Blood Over Bright Haven. 'A triumph of a debut.' CHLOE GONG, NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF IMMORTAL LONGINGS ' Deliciously dark , provokingly heart-wrenching , with teeth that cut like glass .' V. L. BOVALINO, AUTHOR OF THE SECOND DEATH OF LOCKE 'An absolutely captivating and lusciously vicious tale, Jung's debut is a must-read for lovers of complex protagonists and dark academia fantasy.' KIERSTEN WHITE, NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LUCY UNDYING 'This book is an intoxicating addition to the dark academia canon. In a word, extraordinary .' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE IRRESISTIBLE URGE TO FALL FOR YOUR ENEMY __________ When Larkspur Lee arrived in Paris, it was with nothing more than the ambition in her veins and the magic under her skin. As a student of Meurdrac, one of the few remaining alchemical universities, she burns to prove herself; she must fight twice as hard - and be twice as cunning - if she wants to be considered worthy of immortality. But after the shocking death of the university's headmistress, the immortal Petronelle Flamel, she instead finds herself at the heart of an impossible crime - one where the only evidence whispers of Lark's past. Matters are further complicated when the mentor she crossed an ocean to escape re-enters her life, enticing her to his side once again while secretly wielding an agenda of his own. As the mysterious investigator assigned to the case, Violaine, becomes convinced that more sinister works are responsible for the murder, Lark must wrestle with both the university's dark secrets and her own as the life she's meticulously built for herself begins to unravel. And as everything around her delves into chaos, Lark has no choice but to decide if the power she desires is truly worth the price. __________ 'With prose so beautiful I wanted to underline every single line, Lynn D. Jung crafts a world that feels vividly, tangibly real and characters that feel even realer: flawed, full of longing, and wonderfully complex . MOTHSBLOOD is a gorgeous, haunting debut' BAR FRIDMAN-TELL, AUTHOR OF HONEYSUCKLE 'This is dark academia examined through its most illuminating and necessary lens. Jung is carving out a league of her own .' K. M. FAJARDO, AUTHOR OF LOCAL HEAVENS

As the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________ All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the debut of a breathtaking new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Sarah J Maas, Brandon Sanderson and Jennifer L Armentrout. From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a major new epic fantasy series. The SWORD OF THE DEAD series boldly reimagines the Persephone myth as a jumping off point to launch us into a startlingly new epic fantasy world, replete with fresh villains, kingdoms, tragedy monsters, and heroes. When Thea, the king's 18 year old daughter, is snatched by a monster and taken miles down to an underground kingdom, Lance, a peasant boy who dreams of joining the King's elite knights, vows to risk his life to save her. Lance embarks on an epic quest to prove himself before the king's men, to find the secret passage to the underground, to brave intense trials, to battle hideous monsters, and to get her back. Meanwhile, up above, with the king distracted and betrayed, a once-impregnable kingdom is crumbling, as enemies on all sides close in. Only a hardened girl thief, an unlikely hero, stands a chance of saving it all. SWORD OF THE DEAD weaves an epic tale of fate and destiny, of magic and love, of sacrifice and power. A page-turning read, packed with cliffhangers and twists you will not anticipate, it will immerse you in another world. Appealing to young adults and adults of all ages, SWORD OF THE DEAD offers a fresh take on sword and sorcery adventure fantasy, and will keep you reading late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring) "A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series." --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)

As the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________ All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script. A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be. The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I've spent my life kneeling to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father's throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I'm crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him?bound to a future I didn't choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there's power in being underestimated? And what if for the first time I reached for it? "The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before." - Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author "A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy." - K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series "Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive!" - CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author "This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait." - Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows ***** "I freaking LOVED this book." ***** "It's my new favorite read this year." ***** "This book was F*CKING AMAZING." ***** "This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways." ***** "[T]he ending of this book truly shook me." ***** "Devney Perry's foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!" ***** "If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked?and I devoured this story like my life depended on it." ***** "Oh my gods. What a wild ride." ***** "Wow this was amazing." ***** "This book had me in a chokehold from page one!!" ***** "[H]ands down the best read of 2025." ***** "[A]n absolute knockout." ***** "Truly one of the best, most addictive romantic fantasy stories I have read!" ***** "I just have one word, WOW! I couldn't put Shield of Sparrows down! I finished this read in 1 day, it was just that good!" ***** "I loved everything about this, from the drama to the plot and character development. I genuinely cannot wait for book two!!" ***** "This book literally had me on the edge of my seat and heart throughout its entirety and I cannot, I repeat cannot, wait for the next book in this series." ***** "I could not put this book down!" ***** "I was blown away! I absolutely think this is a romantasy book that will be talked and thought about for a long time. I know I will be!" ***** "Absolutely amazing!!!" ***** "I'm absolutely hooked and counting down the days until the next one!" ***** "Wow! 528 pages of pure perfection. I devoured this book!" is book!" Hannah W., Goodreads review

RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________ 'An academic treat, gowned in gothic darkness' Daily Mail 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent' Sasha Peyton Smith, The Rose Bargian 'We've been counting down the days until we can find ourselves reunited with Effy and Preston' Cosmopolitan All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enrol. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

Inhalt:9 To 5 - Parton DollyA Hard Day's Night - The BeatlesA Thousand Miles - Carlton VanessaAdagio Canabile (from 'Pathétique' Sonata) - BeethovenAll About Tonight - Lott PixieAll About You - McFlyAll I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly BrothersAngels - Williams RobbieBarcarolle (from 'The Tales of Hoffman') - OffenbachBattle Scars - Guy Sebastian Feat. Lupe FiascoBennie And The Jets - John EltonBetter Be Home Soon - Crowded HouseBrindisi (from 'La Traviata') - VerdiBring Him Home - from Les MisérablesBring Me Sunshine - Morecambe & WiseCan't Fight The Moonlight - Rimes LeAnneCandy - Williams RobbieChasing Cars - Snow PatrolDear Darlin' - Murs OllyDefying Gravity - from WickedDoes Your Mother Know - AbbaDon't Speak - No DoubtDream Catch Me - Faulkner NewtonEverything At Once - LenkaEye Of The Tiger - SurvivorFever - Lee PeggyFly Me To The Moon - Sinatra FrankFoundations - Nash KateGeorgia On My Mind - Charles RayGoing Underground - The JamGoldfinger - from GoldfingerGood Vibrations - The Beach BoysGreatest Day - Take ThatHappy Talk - from South PacificHe Ain't Heavy He's My Brother - The HolliesHeaven - Sandé EmeliHey Jude - The BeatlesHo Hey The LumineersHome - WestlifeHopelessly Devoted To You - from GreaseHow We Do (Party) - Ora RitaHumoresque In Gb - DvorakI Don't Want To Miss A Thing - AerosmithI Think We're Alone Now - TiffanyI Wanna Dance With Somebody - Houston WhitneyI Won't Let You Go - Morrison JamesIf I Never See Your Face Again - Maroon 5If I Were A Boy - BeyonceI'm Yours - Mraz JasonImpossible - Arthur JamesIt Must Be Love - MadnessJar Of Hearts - Perri ChristinaJust Give Me A Reason - P!ink feat. Nate RuessJust The Way You Are - Mars BrunoLightning - The WantedLive While We're Young - One DirectionMake You Feel My Love - AdeleMan In The Mirror - Jackson MichaelMarry The Night - Lady GagaMeditation (from 'Thaïs') - MassenetMore Than Words - ExtremeNext To Me - Sandé EmeliOne Fine Day (Madame Butterfly) - PucciniOne Way Or Another - BlondieParadise - ColdplayPicking Up The Pieces - Faith PalomaPlease Don't Say You Love Me - Aplin GabriellePlease Send Me Someone To Love - Mayfield PercyPompeii - BastillePut Your Records On - Bailey Rae CorinneRêverie - DebussyRhapsody On A Theme - RachRocket Man - John EltonRolling In The Deep - AdeleRun - Lewis LeonaRussian Dance (Nutcracker) - TchaikovskyS.O.S. - AbbaSalut D'Amour - ElgarSkinny Love - BirdySmoke Gets In Your Eyes - The PlatterSomebody Told Me - The KillersSomewhere Only We Know - KeaneStay - RihannaStay Another Day - East 17Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - EurythmicsSweet Home Chicago - Johnson RobertThe A Team - Sheeran EdThe Best Day Ever - The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieThe Birdcatcher's Song (from 'The Magic Flute') - MozartThe Man Who Can't Be Moved - The ScriptThe Most Beautiful Girl In The World - PrinceThe Power Of Love - Frankie Goes To HollywoodThe Tide Is High - BlondieThis Year's Love - Gray DavidUnder Pressure - Queen & David BowieVertigo - U2Video Games - Del Rey LanaWaterloo Sunset - The KinksWherever You Will Go - Soraria CharleneYellow - ColdplayYou've Got A Friend In Me - from Toy Story

"Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of an orphanage. An instant success. I can hardly wait to put my hands on the second and third books!" --Books and Movie Reviews (Roberto Mattos) A bundle of books three and four in Morgan Rice's new fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS (A SONG FOR ORPHANS and A DIRGE FOR PRINCES). Here are two bestselling novels, all in one convenient file. Over 150,000 words of reading, all for an incredible price—it also makes the perfect gift! In A SONG FOR ORPHANS (A Throne for Sisters—Book Three), Sophia, 17, journeys in search of her parents. Her quest takes her to foreign and strange lands—and to a shocking secret she could never imagine. Kate, 15, is summoned by the witch, as her time has come to repay the favor. But Kate is changing, coming of age, become ever more powerful—and what will become of Kate if she makes a deal with darkness? Sebastian, a romantic, follows his heart, throwing it all away to reject his family and find Sophia. But Lady D'Angelica is still bent on killing her—and may have other plans. In A DIRGE FOR PRINCES (A Throne for Sisters—Book Four), Sophia battles for her life, trying to recover from the wound left by Lady D'Angelica. Will her sister Kate's new powers be enough to bring her back? The ship sails with the sisters to the distant and exotic lands of their uncle, their last hope and only known connection to their parents. Yet the journey is treacherous, and even if they find it, the sisters don't know if their reception will be warm or hostile. Kate, indentured to the witch, finds herself in an increasingly desperate situation—until she meets a sorceress who may hold the secret to her freedom. Sebastian returns to court, heartbroken, desperate to know if Sophia is alive. As his mother forces him to marry Lady D'Angelica, he knows the time has come to risk it all. A THRONE FOR SISTER is a dazzling new fantasy series rife with love, heartbreak, tragedy, action, adventure, magic, sorcery, dragons, fate and heart-pounding suspense. A page turner, it is filled with characters that will make you fall in love, and a world you will never forget. Book #5 in A THRONE FOR SISTERS will be released soon!

'This cosy read is guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit.' - Good Housekeeping 'A joyous, uplifting and funny tale... As warming as mulled cider on a winter's night, this is a sweet celebration of sisterly love, festive romances and community spirit' - WI Life A December to Remember is a cosy, small-town festive read to curl up with this winter, perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Lindsey Kelk. Wildly different half-sisters Maggie, Simone and Star have hardly seen each other since their idyllic summers spent in the charming village of Rowan Thorp, the home of their eccentric father, Augustus. Known for the fruitful ways in which he and his bustling curiosity shop kept the towns tongues wagging and ladies swooning, Augustus was loved by all and known by none, not even his daughters. Now, years later, the three estranged women are unexpectedly reunited at the reading of Augustus's will. Maggie, Simone and Star are shocked to find out that Augustus has engineered a series of hoops through which the three women must jump to unlock their inheritance - the last thing any of them want to do. But each sister desperately needs the money, and they are in no position to rebel against their father's final wishes. Spending the winter months at Rowan Thorp stirs up feelings with forgotten flames, and makes the sisters confront the lives they've left behind. As old wounds resurface and long-buried secrets come to light, the sisters must learn to work together if they hope to succeed. Sometimes the only way to move forward is to go back to where it all began . . . ---- 'No one does holidays better than Jenny Bayliss' - Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a December ' A December to Remember is such a cosy, feel-good winter delight' - My Weekly 'A charming and heart-warming tale of family bonds, loss and love to snuggle up with this festive season' - Woman's Weekly 5* READER REVIEWS: A good book to curl up to on a winter's night. A must read! I love, love, LOVED this story. It gave me all the Christmas feels. A perfect read for the holiday season, reminding us of the power of family and the magic of love. This is a delightful Christmas read; you'll need a cosy armchair, cosy blanket and a mug of mulled wine!