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An irresistibly dark reimagining of 1930s Shanghai filled with glamour, gods and gangsters. ‘I was utterly swept up . . . seductive, sprawling, full of malice’ – Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns In Shanghai, danger wears many faces . . .1932, Shanghai. By day, Jingwen delivers bones for her grandmother, an exclusive surgeon who works for the most formidable gang in the city. By night, she dances at the Paramount, a lavish cabaret club, competing ruthlessly to charm its wealthy patrons.Then mysterious attackers start to target the dancers, stealing the faces of their victims and selling them on to the powerful elite. Jingwen fears she could be next. To protect herself and her fellow performers, she has no choice but to delve deeper into the city’s glittering underworld.In this treacherous realm of cut-throat businessmen, silver-limbed gangsters and vengeful gods, Jingwen soon learns that she must become something far stranger and more dangerous than she ever imagined – if she hopes to survive . . .‘Decadent, dangerous and addictive’ – A. Y. Chao, Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal

Corporations fall, gangsters are killed, but no-one messes with the Couriers Guild. When Armand Pierce first became a courier ten years ago, he had an attaché case connected to a titanium cuff grafted into the bones of his wrist, and took an oath: the delivery is everything. He can run, fight—kill, if he needs to—but the package gets where it’s going. It’s the Guild’s guarantee, and since the internet went down in the Cyber Wars, all business, legitimate or otherwise, depends on it. Otherwise, he dies. So Pierce knows he’s in deep trouble when he arrives at his latest destination to find his payload missing, his case mysteriously empty. Something strange is going on: something that’s already cost three couriers their lives, and threatens to upend the global order. And Pierce had better get to the bottom of it, before the Guild, catches up to him.

Passion ignites in Firebird, a scorching, dark romantasy set in Ancient Rome. From acclaimed author Juliette Cross, this is House of the Dragon meets From Blood and Ash.A conqueror captivated.A witch prophesied to save them all.A world where dragons rule Rome.From the moment Roman general and nephew to the emperor Julianus Dakkia laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his dragon form to save her, an action that may result in his head on the imperial gate. But he and his dragon know one thing: she belongs to them.Malina can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality. His warrior prowess cannot be denied, yet it doesn''t reveal the secret he hides. All Malina knows is his protection and gentle touch and how her soul has always seemed to answer his.As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.Firebird by Juliette Cross is the first fiery book in the The Fire That Binds dark romantasy series.

There''s a very particular reason why Chloe Sinclair hasn''t met her Mr Right: he doesn''t exist.And the reason he doesn''t exist? The wrong people meeting at the wrong time throughout history. Now, Chloe has to travel back in time to matchmake like her love life depends on it.Present-day Chloe is staying at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado - part historic landmark, part Californian fairytale. Guided here by a very special friendship, Chloe embarks on a magical journey through the decades: from the Victorian era to the glamorous Roaring Twenties, stopping off in the Fabulous Fifties before grooving into the eighties.Her adventures of the heart go far beyond her wildest imaginings, as Chloe soon learns that true love is all a matter of timing.READERS LOVE MOLLY JAMES''A unique storyline that had me gripped from page one!''''A fairytale for grown ups who enjoy a bit of escapism.''''Amazing book, unique theme, could not put it down!''''Made me smile, laugh and cry (more than once)!''''The characters are as warm and sunny as California!''

''Spellbinding and unforgettable'' HOLLY MILLER''Heartfelt, romantic and compelling'' PERNILLE HUGHES''A glorious, epic love story'' EMILY STONE''Unputdownable, utterly romantic and gorgeous'' JENNY COLGAN''The Echoes of Us has just broken me . . . if you love The Time Traveler''s Wife or One Day then you''ll love this'' EMMA COOPER''This warm, wise and weep-inducing read will stay with you'' Fabulous Magazine''A time-travel mystery and an enduring romance . . . extremely enjoyable'' Guardian***********************************************************Robbie and Jenn are meant to be. They''ve finally reconciled after eight months spent apart and both know that, this time, it''s forever.But forever might not be as long as they think.As a truck hurtles towards their car on their way home, Robbie is thrown back into Jenn''s past and he finds himself spectator in the most important moments of her life: golden moments from her childhood and heart-breaking ones from her teenage years; her exhausting time at med school and just where she''s been for the last eight months. But he may find more than he bargained for...Can Robbie right the wrongs in their past? Can he get to the bottom of what drove Jenn away eight months ago? Most importantly, can he change their present in order to save their future?Readers are LOVING The Echoes of Us:''If you loved David Nicholls'' One Day, you will LOVE this one!''''Emma Steele, you''ve broken me. Five MASSIVE stars!''''I was captivated all the way to the very last line''''My heart is bursting with emotion having finished this book''''A beautifully written page-turner''

A Galaktikus Birodalom tizenkétezer éve létezik - ám egy matematikus szerint már nem sokáig. Hari Seldon minden politikai nyomás ellenére kitart amellett, hogy az általa kidolgozott új tudomány, a pszichohistória megjósolta a civilizáció bukását. Az új Birodalom felemelkedését megelőző zűrzavar évezredei azonban lerövidíthetők, ha létrehozzák az emberi tudás tárházát egy távoli bolygón: az Alapítványt. Isaac Asimov klasszikus regénye - írók és olvasók generációinak meghatározó könyvélménye - arra a kérdésre keresi a választ, vajon a tudomány módszereivel feltérképezhetjük-e a jövőt, és képesek vagyunk-e befolyásolni azt. Az Alapítvány-sorozat, amelyből az Apple TV+ készített adaptációt, évtizedekkel a megírása után is elgondolkodtató olvasmány, ott a helye minden sci-fi rajongó polcán.

A gorgeous international exclusive hardback edition featuring stencilled sprayed edges. The highly anticipated sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa's The Cat Who Saved Books - an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world. Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story. Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends. When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she's particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn't feel right. Should she follow him to see what he's up to? When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they're brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead? Warm, wonderful and wise, The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say. Translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai

''Get ready to fall in love with this likeable and flawed version of the not-so-grim reaper’ CULTUREFLYAn original and darkly comedic debut about a female personified Death whose sabbatical gets rudely interrupted by a string of unplanned murders. A runner-up for the Comedy Women in Print Prize and perfect for fans of Good Omens.''Funny and smart . . . one of my favourite books of any year'' IAN MOORE, bestselling author of Death and Croissants''Gripped me from the start and kept me hooked to the end'' DAILY MAIL''A total SCREAM'' JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of The Appeal''An entertaining page-turner'' THE GUARDIAN---Her job is to die for. Literally.Most people think that when they meet Death, it’ll be a skeleton in a black potato sack. Maybe with a scythe. Truth is, she’s just a woman doing a job, and she’s very good at it.But when Death takes a much-needed break to live on earth, things start to go terribly wrong. Someone’s killing people not on her list (well, not yet anyway) and it''s down to her to find the culprit before it’s too late.To make matters worse, her sanctimonious sister, Life – whom Death hasn’t got on with in millennia – won’t stop blaming her . . . And then there’s the slight problem of the charming (sexy) parasitologist she’s suspicious of.But she’ll be fine, right?After all, who better to investigate a murder than Death herself?-----READERS CAN''T STOP TALKING ABOUT DEATH!''Darkly funny, uniquely absurd and madly entertaining . . . I could practically hear Louis Armstrong crooning What a Wonderful World in the background'' 5-STAR Reader Review''An absolute joy to read. . . beautifully bonkers'' 5-STAR Reader Review‘A beautiful bittersweet tribute to life’ 5-STAR Reader Review''Thought-provoking and extremely moving'' 5-STAR Reader Review-----More praise for Death and Other Occupational Hazards:''Wickedly irreverent and clever'' IRISH INDEPENDENT''Gloriously absurdist, darkly comic and utterly readable'' HELEN LEDERER''Wonderfully observed and brilliantly imagined. . . it made me fall more in love with life'' LUAN GOLDIE''Original and clever. . . a tour de deathly force'' ALICE BELL

A gorgeous international exclusive hardback edition featuring stencilled sprayed edges. Grandpa used to say it all the time: books have tremendous power. But what is that power really? Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for a boy who tended to be something of a recluse. After the death of his grandfather, Rintaro is devastated and alone. It seems he will have to close the shop. Then, a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and asks Rintaro for help. The cat needs a book lover to join him on a mission. This unlikely pair will go on three magical adventures to save books from people who have imprisoned, mistreated and betrayed them. Finally, there is one last rescue that Rintaro must attempt alone... The Cat Who Saved Books is a heart-warming story about finding courage, caring for others - and the tremendous power of books. Sosuke Natsukawa's international bestseller, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai, is a story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper

The final volume in the The Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN and THE BOOK THAT BROKE THE WORLD. The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board The fate of an infinite library hangs on one book, a book that holds the power to break the unbreakable. In the face of such forces, fragile things like hearts, family, and the world seem certain to fail. The people most vital to Livira are scattered across time and space, lost, divided into factions, in mortal peril. Somehow, she must bring them together and resolve the unresolvable argument that fuels the library’s war. The bond between Livira and Evar has stretched and stretched again. Can it hold at the end, when things fall apart? Can it bring them together against impossible odds? This is the last chapter, the final page. The end threatens and no one, not characters, readers, or even the author, will emerge unscathed. 'If you like dark, you will love Mark Lawrence' Robin Hobb, bestselling author of Assassin's Apprentice 'Gripping mystery and beautiful worldbuilding' Publishers Weekly

Potřebovali jsme nástroj, řekla. Takže jsme požádali bohy. Mluví se o něm odedávna. Kolují o něm legendy. O válečníkovi, kterého není možné zabít. Který byl svědkem vzestupu a pádu tisícovky civilizací. On sám měl celou řadu jmen: Unute, Dítě blesku, Smrt. V dnešní době je známý jen jako B. A chce být schopen zemřít. V současnosti mu jedna americká speciální vojenská jednotka slibuje, že mu s jeho přáním pomůže. A stačí, když on na oplátku pomůže jejím příslušníkům. Ale když nenadále obživne jeden beznadějně smrtelný voják, tato nemyslitelná událost v konečném důsledku poukáže na existenci síly ještě záhadnější, než je B, a přinejmenším stejně silné. Síly, která má svůj vlastní plán. Společné dílo kombinujícím Miévillův specifický kreativní styl s Reevesovým drásavým a přízračným příběhem!

George Orwell 1984 című, fájdalmas látomásában a korlátozott atomháború vége óta mindössze három nagy diktatórikus állam létezik. A hajdani Európát és Oroszországot felölelő Eurázsia, a Távol-Keletet és Ázsia nagy részét magába foglaló Keletázsia, valamint az amerikai kontinens országaiból és brit szigetekből, na meg az angolul beszélő világ maradékából létrejött szuperállam, Óceánia. Az államoknak nem polgárai, inkább jogfosztott alattvalói vannak, s nemhogy cselekedeteik nem szabadok, de gondolataikat is mind jobban kontrollálni próbálják. Ez az interaktív kalandkönyv Orwell regényének újragondolása: Winston Smith szerepében neked kell határoznod, és döntéseid következményeként alakul a történet. Feladatod hármas: - elmenekülni a rendszer őrei elől, - megismerni a rezsim egyes titkait - és megdönteni a diktatúrát - ha egyáltalán lehetséges. De vigyázz: próbálj minél inkább beilleszkedni, hogy a lehető legkésőbb kerülj a Gondolatrendőrség kezei közé! Hogy ne keveredj el, honnan jöttél és merre jársz éppen, vedd magadhoz a két könyvjelzőt, amelyeket a könyv oldalhajtásából téphetsz le. Kalandra fel, lépj be az 1984 világába, és döntsd meg a diktatúrát! Részlet a könyvből: Emberfeletti önuralmat tanúsítasz, és békében kivárod, amíg a nap véget ér. Komolyan figyelned kell arra, hogy ne tapogasd folyton a zsebedet. Akármi van is a cédulán, a biztonság a legfontosabb. Ha valami bűnös dolog, akkor pedig még ennél is fontosabb. Végre a telekép a munka végét jelző indulórészletet dúdolja, a hivatalnokok mind szedelőzködni kezdenek. A játék lényege: ne te indulj haza először, de ne is maradj utolsónak. Igyekezz, de ne tűnjön úgy, mintha igyekeznél. Idegtépő percek, felkerülnek a kopott ballonkabátok az overallok fölé, indultok haza. Az utcán sem szabad nagyon sietni, legjobb felvenni a tömeg ritmusát, és közben - mint mindenhol - tartani az arckifejezést. További problémák nélkül hazaérsz, koszlott lépcsőházad most otthonosabb, mint valaha. A lakásba érve felhangosítod a teleképet, és percekig bámulod, ahogy egy egyenruhás főtiszt a lőszergyártás új dimenzióiról és a csatatéri másodnyersanyag-visszanyerés módszereiről és céljairól beszél. Érdeklődő arcot vágsz, reméled, elég meggyőzően. Hamarosan egy válogatást kezdenek sugározni a legszebb menetdalokból, tartalmuk érezhető disszonanciában van az őket éneklő gyerekkórussal. Alatta klipet vetítenek felrobbanó eurázsiai tankokról és legéppuskázott, ejtőernyőn függő ellenséges pilóták bábként lógó tetemeiről. Hangulatos. Amikor úgy érzed, eleget tettél már hazafias és elvtársi kötelezettségeidnek, kilépsz a fürdőbe, majd visszaúton a kis beugródban ülsz le, ahol a naplódat írod és tartod. Ebben a teleképmentes zugában a világnak, privát szférád másfél négyzetméterén előveszed zsebedből a cédulát, remegő kézzel kisimítod és magad elé teszed: SZERETEM Villámcsapással ér fel, amit olvasol. Banalitása mellett is egy szép új világot jelent. Amit a kezedben tartasz, az maga a gondolatbűn. Nem csak arról van szó, hogy a romantikus kapcsolatokat üldözik, de magát a szeretetet is kisajátította a rendszer. A gyerekek félik-tisztelik a szüleiket, akik attól rettegnek, hogy mikor válnak árulójukká. Csak egyetlen embert lehet szeretni, akit viszont kötelező is. És csak egyetlen emberről tudhatod, hogy szeret. Felpillantasz, kinézel az ablakon, Nagy Testvér képmása most is odaadóan pillant le rád a szomszéd ház faláról. A cédulát a naplóba rejted, amit ha megtalálnak nálad, az elrejtett szerelmi vallomás lesz a legkevesebb, amiért elgőzösítenek. A lány nyilvánvalóan hatalmas kockázatot vállalt ezzel az üzenettel, ha az igazat írta. Feltéve, ha.... ha a lány nem a GR egyik speciális ügynöke, aki a lojalitásodat teszteli. Még mindig él benned a kétely egy kis morzsája, és azt is tudod, hogy akkor is a vesztedet okozhatja ez a szó, és amit jelent, hogyha a legőszintébb szándékkal íródott. Döntened kell, hogyan tovább.

Paranormal skeptic Zelda Tempest is hoping for a much-needed creativity boost for a new paranormal mystery novel. But despite the alleged magic of her hometown, Moonville, Ohio, she''s as stuck as ever. With two witch sisters, not believing in magic is strange for a Tempest, but no one is more disappointed than Morgan Angelopoulos, the charming man next door. So, to cure her of her writer''s block and her disbelief in magic, Morgan ropes her into a ghost-hunting romp, only for Zelda to discover something else entirely: bizarre, never-before-seen creatures that appear as ordinary pets to everyone else. Curious about what else might be lurking in Moonville''s woods, Zelda and Morgan embark on a quest to uncover the true magic that lies in their midsts... and perhaps, just maybe, they will find that the magic they''re searching for has been with them all along.

Manhattan, 1870. Rua knows only two things: her name, and that she has no memories. So when the wealthy Harrington family mistakes Rua for their missing daughter, Emma, Rua goes along with the charade, hoping for answers about who she really is. As she tries to blend into a society she doesn''t remember, she''s drawn to a firmly off-limits man: the Lord of Donore, a newcomer to Manhattan society who is somehow familiar to Rua. Finn is new to this side of the Atlantic and knows that the best way to fit in as Lord of Donore is to make friends in high places and play by the rules of society. He knows he shouldn''t become involved with a mysterious, recently missing debutante, but he''s intrigued by Emma Harrington, and Finn has an uncanny feeling that this isn''t the first time they''ve met. With societal pressures mounting on both sides, Rua is determined to discover the truth about the missing Harrington daughter and her own past. But when her memories begin to return, they''re of a world far stranger than New York and traced in dark magic. As ancient secrets unfurl in Rua''s memory, Rua and Finn are forced to uncover the mystery of their past and try to save their future. In this gritty and glittering romantasy, nothing and no one is as they seem.

After a few weeks trapped on board a spaceship with Ada (and, oh look, there’s only one bed), Rian has to admit that maybe Ada’s rebels have a point. The nanobots poised to be unleashed on Earth are infected with malware that will ultimately leave the residents of Earth in a worse position than they’re in now. But is it too late?Ada and Rian arrive on Earth with little time to spare. Together, they have to break into a high-security facility and infect the nanobots with a counter-virus before they’re released in order to give Earth a fighting chance. And if Ada happens to notice some great tech laying around in this high-security facility she shouldn’t have access to and then happens to steal a bunch of it when Rian’s not looking? Well, he knew who she was before he teamed up with her. And if he wants it back, he’s going to have to catch her first. With countless twists and turns, this enemies-to-lovers slow-burn and high-tension romance plays on a Sherlock and Moriarity character dynamic rooted in science fiction with a heavy romance and mystery angle.

From two-time Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Paladin's Strength, the perfect blend of cosy fantasy romance and classic fantasy adventure featuring an order of secretive nuns, a swashbuckling paladin and a strange hive of rabbits. He's a paladin of a dead god, tracking a supernatural killer across a continent. She's a nun from a secretive order, on the trail of the raiders who burned her convent and kidnapped her sisters. When their paths cross at the point of a sword, Istvhan and Clara will be pitched headlong into each other's quests, facing off against enemies both living and dead. But Clara has a secret that could jeopardize the growing trust between them, a secret that will lead them to the gladiatorial pits of a corrupt city, and beyond... Praise for T. Kingfisher:'T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy' Seanan McGuire'Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery' Catriona Ward'Creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved' Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage"Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale setting: the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time' Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for Liars'A delight throughout' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches'T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own, written in gloriously clear and transparent prose' Emily Tesh, author of Some Desperate Glory'Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it' Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January'Charming and macabre, often both at the same time' A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name'Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth' Naomi Novik, on Thornhedge

'Creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved' Melissa Caruso on Nettle & BoneMarguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex. Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his client is much too attractive for his peace of mind, and a powerful organization is trying to have them both killed. Add in a brilliant artificer with a device that may change the world, a glittering and dangerous court, and a demon-led cult, and Shane and Marguerite will be lucky to escape with their souls intact, never mind their hearts. . . Praise for T. Kingfisher:'T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy' Seanan McGuire"Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale setting: the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time' Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for Liars'A delight throughout' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches'T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own, written in gloriously clear and transparent prose' Emily Tesh, author of Some Desperate Glory'Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it' Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January'Charming and macabre, often both at the same time' A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name'Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth' Naomi Novik, on Thornhedge

'Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery' Catriona WardFrom two-time Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes a darkly cosy queer fantasy romance with a thrilling murder mystery, set in the same world as Paladin's Grace and Swordheart. Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard's investigations. It's a peaceful, if solitary profession...until the day when he's called to the river to examine the latest in a series of mysterious bodies, mangled by some unknown force. Galen is a paladin of a dead god, lost to holiness and no longer entirely sane. He has long since given up on any hope of love. But when the two men and a brave gnole constable are drawn into the maze of the mysterious killer, it's Galen's job to protect Piper from the traps that await them. He's just not sure if he can protect Piper from the most dangerous threat of all... Praise for T. Kingfisher:'T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy' Seanan McGuire'Creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved' Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage"Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale setting: the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time' Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for Liars'A delight throughout' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches'T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own, written in gloriously clear and transparent prose' Emily Tesh, author of Some Desperate Glory'Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it' Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January'Charming and macabre, often both at the same time' A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name'Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth' Naomi Novik, on Thornhedge

An electrifying thriller about species re-engineering run amok, Scales is a great, fast-paced read perfect for fans of Jurassic Park. Eddie Boka's first combat mission is a success... until he's overwhelmed by a raging compulsion and eats an enemy soldier! His cannibalism threatens to derail the plans of Blayvine Industries, whose secret project has genetically enhanced Eddie and three other prototypes with reptilian DNA. The corporation needs Eddie's urges brought under control before it can introduce its dino-humans to the world and begin selling armies of them. Facing a deadline for the big media unveiling, the corporation hires unorthodox therapist Adelaide "Addi" LaTour to treat Eddie's cannibalism. Disparagingly known as the Electrobitch, Addi uses shock collars and severe behavioral conditioning to overcome compulsions. Eddie is revolted by her methods and the two of them clash... violently. But she overcomes his resistance and he learns self-control, leading to the dino-humans' successful public unveiling. Things soon fall apart, however. A retrovert - a vicious saurian predator - escapes itsenclosure and goes on a lethal rampage. Worse chaos erupts when Eddie and Addi, in violation of the rules, start an affair, triggering a devastating chain of events that threatens to bring down the entire project...