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A Deadly Night at the Theatre
MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . .''Dame Agatha would approve'' DAILY MAIL''An absolute treat of a read . . . Perfect weekend reading!'' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL''Hugely entertaining'' THE TIMES''The best kind of book to curl up'' KRISTEN PERRIN, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER ''The perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun!'' IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime'' S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY
Riftborne
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe gorgeous standard edition of Riftborne, with beautiful jacket effects, illustrated endpapers and a special hardcover case design. AN UNLEASHED POWER. AN ALL-CONSUMING DESIRE. Decades after a rebellion tore through the Isle of Sidhe, Fia Riftborne has learnt three important lessons to survival: keep your head down, don’t draw attention to yourself, and avoid the Sídhe Guard at all costs. That isn’t so easy though when she harbours a secret power, one that would paint a target on her back if discovered. But, after a simple errand goes awry and her explosive power erupts, Fia knows she can no longer hide in the shadows. Only, the swift punishment she expected never materialises. Instead, the elusive General Laryk Ashford offers her a choice: join the Sídhe Guard. . .or face execution. Soon, Fia faces another impossible choice: surrender to the chaos within and risk destroying everything she holds dear or become a weapon in the hands of those who took everything from her. Including the alluring General who is starting to consume her every thought. . . This slow-burn, true enemies-to-lovers romantasy filled with high stakes and political intrigue is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses. 'EVERYTHING I LOVE IN ROMANTASY' - Demi Winters, author of The Road of Bones--------------------------------------------------------------------------Reader’s reviews for Riftborne:‘I feel like I am going to explode because I need to talk to everyone about this book. I am about to be so insufferable about it.’'If you loved Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, or Serpent and the of Wings and Night you're going to adore this series.'‘I don't know what they put in this highly addictive book but I was hooked from the start!''RUN, don’t walk, to pick this up!'‘If I could give this book 6 stars I would!!’‘I’m devastated that I’ll never be able to read this again for the first time.’‘Okay wow…I DEVOURED this book. The FMC…The MMC…The plotline…The supporting characters…I really fell in love with every aspect of this book.’‘I’ll be living on the Isle of Sídhe for the unforeseeable future thank you.’‘Omg absolutely made it on to my god tier/six star reads list.’
We Live Here Now
THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!'Full of clever twists and surprises' HARLAN COBEN'The summer read everyone is talking about' WOMAN & HOME'Stunning, shocking, terrifying' CHRIS WHITAKER'Atmospheric, immersive, surprising, a master class in twists' NEW YORK TIMES'Sarah Pinborough is at the absolute top of her game' LISA JEWELL'You'll be hooked on this thriller with a twist you could never predict' THE SUN'I'm saying nothing more except you NEED to experience We Live Here Now' JANICE HALLETT'A genuinely creepy haunted house novel' LIZ NUGENT'This gothic chiller has its own secret that will have you gasping' HEATIf their new home doesn't break them, their secrets will... When Emily wakes from a coma following an accident that nearly kills her, she finds herself agreeing to move from London to the wild moors of Devon with her husband Freddie. A fresh start is exactly what their marriage needs. As their car pulls up to Larkin Lodge, their dream country home, Emily's heart sinks. Outside, everything is covered in an icy gray mist. Inside, the air is filled with dust and abandonment. And then she finds the empty suite on the second floor. A room so bleak, so cold, so void of anything good. Something bad happened in here. Someone dies in here. Why can't Freddie feel the darkness that stirs within its wall? here's something wrong with the house, this strange house, where the floorboards creak at night, the doors rattle, the windows slam shut, the taps turn on and off - and on and off. But if the house is hiding something, so are Emily and Freddie... ***Your favourite authors can't get enough of We Live Here Now:'A chilling, darkly atmospheric thrill ride' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'This is Sarah Pinborough at her mind-bending best' RUTH WARE'Eerie, clever, and darkly funny' NICCI CLOKE'Pacy, creepy, and devilishly plotted' SUSI HOLLIDAY'Brilliantly chilling' JOHN MARRS'You can imagine Edgar Allen Poe himself applauding' ALEX NORTH'Original, spooky, and full of twists' NIKKI MACKAY 'Tantalising and laced with menace, this is magnificent thriller writing from an expert' DAILY MAIL
Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Curious Case of the Bloodless Hound
Dive into the strange, spooky, and spectacular world of Monsterton, where being different just might be the key to belonging. This sequel book (a blend of prose and full-color comic storytelling) will appeal to fans of Brian Selznick's The Marvels and Scott Cawthon's Five Nights at Freddy’s.In this second installment of the critically acclaimed Otto Normal's Monsterton series, a bloodless hound is on the prowl. Otto must embark on a mission – along with his friends Hamish, a patchwork pirate boy, and Luck, an energetic zombie – to confront the strange horrors hidden within Monsterton’s twisting forests. This highly illustrated, full-color graphic novel and narrative text hybrid is filled with mystery, adventure, and eerie humor. Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Curious Case of the Bloodless Hound will capture readers with its haunting beauty, complex characters, and unforgettable journey. "McKechnie capably balances the characters’ humorous antics with steadily rising stakes while Estrada’s animated illustrations expertly utilize light and shadow to deepen the atmosphere of this promising series opener, a dual debut." - Publisher's Weekly, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (vol 1.) "Rich illustrations amp up the delightful eeriness with deeply saturated colors and a playfully rendered cast of ragtag characters who will leave readers eager for the next installment." - Kirkus Reviews, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (vol 1.)
Shakespeare's Notebook
The plays and poetry of William Shakespeare have entertained and enlightened us for more than 400 years. By exploring his life in Elizabethan England, Shakespeare’s Notebook provides a fascinating and detailed picture of the man behind the plays, and the theatrical world he inhabited. Through his works, contemporary sources and a wide selection of illustrations, this book reveals how Shakespeare’s plays relate to his own roles of husband, father, actor and playwright. It celebrates the enduring legacy of rich language and memorable characters that resonate in many forms today.
Nature's Memory
A 'compelling, arresting' (New Scientist) behind-the-scenes tour through the world's greatest natural history museums, revealing their hidden secrets Zoologist Jack Ashby spends his life working in Britain's natural history museums, and in Nature's Memory he guides us through a series of extraordinary collections, from marvellous mounted whale skeletons and impossibly tiny insect cabinets to buried treasures in vast museum storehouses. But look more closely at these displays: all is not as it seems. While most exhibits succeed in communicating feelings of wonder and awe - a vital function when less people than ever before have access to the outdoors - Ashby argues that the version of nature natural history museums present does not always reflect reality, with specimens revealing more about the biases of curators than they do about the species they represent. Likewise, the ways in which museums have traditionally told the story of their own histories has disproportionately elevated the contributions of certain kinds of people whilst diminishing the work of others, often ignoring their complex colonial heritage altogether. But Ashby contends that these issues are precisely why it's such an exciting time to be a natural historian, for while society shapes museums, so too can museums shape society - for the good. And as we face the existential threat of cataclysmic biodiversity loss, natural history museums will emerge as indispensable resources in the fight against climate catastrophe. Weaving together fresh historical research, entertaining zoological trivia and insider stories from Ashby's distinguished natural history career, Nature's Memory is a charming ode to the joys, eccentricities and planet-saving potential of the world's best-loved museums.
Undead Unluck, Vol. 24
What happens when an unlucky girl meets an undead guy? Pure chaos!Tired of inadvertently killing people with her special ability Unluck, Fuuko Izumo sets out to end it all. But when she meets Andy, a man who longs for death but can''t die, she finds a reason to live—and he finds someone capable of giving him the death he''s been longing for.
Seyoon and Dean, Unscripted
Seyoon Shin knows she's not everyone's favourite teammate - but she does know she's a winner, despite what her deadbeat dad told her on his way out the door. So when Forest Feud - a decades-old wilderness TV game show with a cult following - announces a reboot, she jumps at the chance to win the million-dollar prize. On the way to the campgrounds, she meets Dean Parker, whose hunger to prove himself rivals her own. When the fierce competition forces the two into an alliance, the producers are quick to frame them as a couple. The romantic angle makes them fast favourites on the show, but their chemistry is only for the cameras . . . righ? s the lines blur between friendship and romance, real life and reality TV, neither Seyoon nor Dean can ignore that the finale is fast approaching - and that only one of them can win.
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 25
An epic story of war and survival set in the legendary Gundam universe!In the Universal Century year 0079, the space colony known as Side 3 proclaims independence as the Principality of Zeon and declares war on the Earth Federation. One year later, they are locked in a fierce battle for the Thunderbolt Sector, an area of space scarred by the wreckage of destroyed colonies.Unaware of Karla Mitchum’s betrayal, the Nanyang Alliance survivors still want to wipe out Anaheim Electronics on the moon. Should they hand over the firing key to Karla, millions will die if she follows through with her intent to destroy the Zeon refugees. As the chaos unfolds, the CEO of Anaheim Electronics is also about to make a move that will reset the table. And with Daryl Lorenz hot on his tail, Io Fleming plunges into the hellish depths of the Solar Ray’s firing chamber. Only the two bitter enemies can stop Karla now...
Aurora
Fans of the hit webcomic Aurora, will delight in the second installment of the fantasy series in print, which continues the heroes' epic journey to save the god Vash and discover more secrets.Following the exciting events of Aurora: Volume 1, Kendal and his heroic companions continue on their quest. Looking to rescue Vash and uncover more secrets about the Void Dragon, Kendal, Erin, Alinua, and Falst travel to new cities and meet new friends and foes alike. Will they save their kidnapped god, defeat the Void Dragon, and learn more about the Collector's plans to stop her in time? Find out in Aurora: Volume 2!
Fool Night, Vol. 8
In a distant future where the sun no longer shines, Toshiro Kamiya gives up his body to a sinister floral metamorphosis for a payday.The earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this process sustainable? Is it ethical? Toshiro Kamiya must consider these questions as he’s faced with a difficult choice—save his family or save himself.As a pitched battle rages on around them, Toshiro and Ivy find themselves in a field of flowers that breathe the feelings and memories of every living thing. In this mysterious place, what strange new understandings will take root between Toshiro and Ivy?
Food Noise
Is your Food Noise too loud?
Are you deafened by persistent chatter that sends you back to the kitchen or the coffee shop for a snack you probably don't need?
Food Noise can be relentless, it can worsen with chronic stress, or lack of sleep, and is dialled up by seductive advertising and the easy meals and treats we are surrounded by.
This book weighs up the pros and cons of the new GLP1's, the so-called 'miracle' weight loss drugs which promise to silence the food noise and deliver rapid weight loss. They also have a role to play in reversing Type 2 diabetes and can have other health benefits, but are they a game changer, or a health hazard?
Food Noise is an easy-to-read mix of the latest science, real-life stories, practical advice, delicious and healthy recipes, and a 7-day meal plan to help you eat well when you're eating less, on or off the drugs.
This book will help you to
· Understand the science
· Transform your diet and your health
· Sustain that change
Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 15
Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!Fulfilling his childhood promise, Kafka moves to neutralize Kaiju No. 9 by Mina Ashiro’s side. Amid an extreme back-and-forth battle, No. 8’s berserk mode cracks No. 9’s shield and pierces the core, but it turns out that’s not the source of No. 9’s power!
Stream Big
Told through the diverse and fascinating careers of nine streamers, this is a “timely and insightful dive into the players and politics of one of the twenty-first century’s most influential modes of media” (Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine), examining how Twitch has revolutionized technology, entertainment, business, and pop culture. With 2.5 million viewers at any given moment, the streaming platform Twitch is in the lead and often well beyond mainstream networks like CNN and Fox during primetime. On Twitch, the Amazon-owned tech behemoth, the biggest personalities, like Kai Cenat, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, and Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker, can earn millions per year by firing up their internet connection and going live. Veteran technology and gaming journalist Nathan Grayson “captures the multitudes contained within Twitch while offering a captivating window into content creators’ lives” (Publishers Weekly), especially those who helped make the platform into a billion-dollar global business. From Twitch’s early days of rapid growth to acquisition by Amazon to the defection of creators and rival platforms, Grayson makes the radical argument that many social technology companies are far more dependent on their creators than the creators are on their platforms. Told through nine exceptional Twitch creators whose on-screen personalities helped the company grow into a powerhouse, this is the explosive and “necessary” (Mark Bergen, author of Like, Comment, Subscribe) story of when entertainment meets the internet in the era of social and video content domination.
The Lost Folk
'An exceptionally thoughtful and beautifully written.' Maxine Peake'Erudite, questing and endlessly fascinating . . . the book that British folk has long needed.' Katherine May'A splendid museum full of strange and wonderful things.' Peter RossA fresh and engaging celebration of the customs, places, objects and peoples that make up what we know as 'folk' in Britain. By its nature, folk is ephemeral: tricky to define, hard to preserve and even more difficult to resurrect. But folk culture is all around us; sitting in our churches, swinging from our pubs and dancing through our streets, patiently waiting to be discovered, appreciated, saved and cherished. In The Lost Folk, Lally MacBeth is on a mission to breathe new life into these rapidly disappearing customs. She reminds us that folk is for everyone, and does not belong to an imagined, halcyon past, but is constantly being drawn from everyday lives and communities. As well as looking at what folk customs have meant in Britain's past, she shines a light on what they can and should mean as we move into the future - encouraging us to use the book as an inspiration, and become collectors and creators of our very own folk traditions.
Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection
Headless statues confound the mind with a terrifying question: Are they fine art or carved from the abyss?Art teacher Okabe creates strange, headless statues. One day, he is found murdered, his corpse headless. From that day on, art club member Shimada seems off somehow… Then, in a curious town custom, the dead are placed on a tatami mat and set out on the river. Kanako’s grandmother lives alone in a house near this river. What did she witness at one of these funerals long ago? And then, a decadent disease makes girls suddenly become more beautiful. But then they all die. The only way to survive might be worse than death itself…Ten tales from horror master Junji Ito that will plant the seeds of terror in your heart.
Ninja Bunnies vs the Big Bad Fox
Dandelion Wood is a bunny paradise - or it would be, if it weren''t under threat from the villainous Big Bad Fox.When twin bunnies Clover and Sage are attacked by Fox and his wicked weasels, they manage to fight back. Could they be the new recruits the Ninja Bunnies have been looking for?Funny and action-packed adventures with vibrant two-colour illustrations throughout.
RFK Jr.
"A bombshell new biography." —People MagazineA revelatory portrait of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chronicling his battles with addiction and his astonishing journey from entitled scion to environmental activist to a prominent member of the president's cabinet, based on RFK Jr.’s secret journals and the author’s interviews with dozens of sources close to him. Born into one of the most storied families in American history, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was fourteen years old when his father was assassinated. He has since spent his life grappling with the weight of his family’s legacy. Like his martyred father, RFK Jr. longs to be a hero, but he has struggled with his demons. “I knew daddy was watching me, and that he loved me,” he wrote in a diary entry, “But I also felt I was disappointing him.”Those thoughts were set down in his diary when he was serving out a monthlong prison term in Puerto Rico for civil disobedience. The experience changed his life. Alone in his cell, he was forced to grapple with his personal conflicts—his addictions to drugs and women—but also to question everything that he and his family once held sacred, including their allegiance to the Democratic Party, which had sustained the Kennedy family for generations. RFK Jr. became disillusioned with many of the party’s leaders even as he committed himself to carving out a distinct identity as a public servant. He would vow to step up his environmental crusade, later establishing himself as a public health critic with controversial views on vaccines. He became a political maverick. But even now, in his seventies, and after an unexpected pivot into the national spotlight as a political and cultural figure at odds with both the Democratic Party and his family, RFK Jr. is still fighting to live up to the legacy of his father. Award-winning journalist Isabel Vincent draws on exclusive access to RFK Jr.’s personal diaries, candid interviews, and previously unreleased material, providing an unparalleled view of the life and mind of one of the most divisive individuals in America today, a deeply flawed man whose public life has often been in conflict with his private battles.
The Minders
‘For the addicts of adrenaline-fuelled twisty rides' — PETER JAMES_________________________The Black Mirror-esque thriller from the author of the million-copy international bestseller THE ONE. _________________________Five strangers guard our secrets. Only four can be trusted... In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads. Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they're given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew. But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they'll do anything to protect...
