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After the peace & love of Woodstock, the fury and disaster of Altamont...December 1969. Woodstock and the Flower Power wave have swept the East Coast and in response, the West Coast turns up the decibels with a festival of their own on the Altamont racetrack in Northern California. The biggest bands are booked, The Rolling Stones are headlining, and 300,000 people are expected for this peace, love, and rock''n''roll event.Jenny and her friends hop in their Volkswagen van and road trip from Los Angeles, the smell of marijuana trailing behind them, the promise of good music and good times ahead of them. Shortly after their arrival, tensions rise, a fight breaks out in the crowd, and pandemonium ensues. Hired to ensure security and paid in beer, the Hells Angels begin moving the crowd away from the stage with bats and chains, but the poorly organized event quickly spirals out of control and the dream of a ''Woodstock West'' takes a deadly turn.Altamont follows the story of Jenny and each of her friends as they navigate love, friendship, and their own personal demons all while trying to make it out of the concert alive. It was supposed to be a beautiful, free festival—a celebration of love and sharing. Instead, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival became the symbol of the end of an era.Illustrated by the cult artist of The Walking Dead in a vintage style borrowed from pop art of the 1960s, Charlie Adlard and Herik Hanna mix fact with fiction as they explore this infamous moment in cultural history by giving us a disenchanted portrait of a free and dreamy youth, marked by the Vietnam War.

A billionaire’s dark obsession. A twisted, brutal murder. Can Damien uncover the truth?  Silas Porter, a billionaire with a dark past and kinky proclivities, stands accused of murdering his socialite wife, Ava, who was found chained to the wall of his sex dungeon after a horrific fire. Desperate to clear his name, Silas turns to skilled defense attorney Damien, insisting he represent him in the high-profile case.  As Damien reluctantly investigates, he finds a family history riddled with mental illness, obsession and tragedy—Silas’ own mother suffered a suspiciously similar fiery death. Whilst revelations continue to emerge, Damien must navigate the complex web of secrets and lies surrounding the case. With each twist and turn, he finds himself drawn deeper into a world where nothing is as it seems, and the truth is more startling than he ever could have imagined. Will Damien discover the true nature of his enigmatic client? In Secrets and Lies, the eleventh installment of Rachel Sinclair's Kansas City Legal Thrillers series, readers will be captivated by the lightning-fast pace, unexpected revelations and unpredictable plot. _______________________________________________________ Praise for the Kansas City Legal Thrillers series: ? Rachel Sinclair is one heck of a writer. ? Terrific. ? One of the best! ? The Damien Harrington books are like fine wine - they get better by age. ? Absolute page turner. ? This is an excellent story.

Born of the sun and moon, shaped by fire and malady, comes a young woman whose story has never been told . . . They call her Sycorax. Seer. Sage. Sorceress. Outcast by society and all alone in the world, Sycorax must find a way to understand her true nature. But as her powers begin to grow, so too do the suspicions of the local townspeople. For knowledge can be dangerous, and a woman's knowledge is the most dangerous of all . . . With a great storm brewing on the horizon, Sycorax finds herself in increasing peril - but will her powers save her, or will they spell the end for them al? beautifully written and deeply moving imagining of what came before Shakespeare's The Tempest from the author of A Girl Made of Air. Readers are LOVING Sycorax'Spellbinding and empowering' ?'A truly beautiful and heart-breaking story' ?'I couldn't put it down!' ?

BOOK THREE IN THE CUMBRIAN TRILOGY'An uncommonly high talent'Guardian'An ambitious, panoramic novel'Daily TelegraphDouglas Tallentire has at last attained the freedom his father and grandfather before him fought so hard for. Educated and independent, he can carve out the career of his choice. But even amid the new-found security of city life in the late 1970s, happiness remains as elusive as ever. From rural Cumbria to the frenetic whirl of London and New York, Douglas, like all the Tallentires, must come to terms with pain and misfortune, as an old way of life is replaced with a new one.

RETURN TO THE WORLD OF THE SAMURAI DETECTIVES, THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING SERIES OF THRILLING ADVENTURE AND INSCRUTABLE MYSTERYIn the months since their last perilous quest, a fragile calm has settled over Edo. Daijiro dedicates his days to training the first pupil of his quiet riverside dojo, while his father Kohei – a famed swordsman whose name still inspires awe – drifts through an uneasy retirement, his razor-sharp mind too restless for leisure. But such peace never lasts long in the shogunate. One chill autumn night, Kohei is set upon by a band of tsujigiri – lawless ‘street slashers’ who test their blades on the innocent. To his astonishment, the gang’s leader proves to be no mere rogue, but in fact one of the most important officials in the land. What begins as a chance encounter soon blooms into a deadly game of pursuit, vengeance and, finally, siege, as father and son are dragged into the city’s pitch-black heart. Other adventures soon follow, including the task of bringing to justice their most evil adversary yet, a villain of monstrous proportions . . . The second instalment in Shotaro Ikenami’s bestselling historical fiction series, The Samurai Detectives: The Killer on the Streets is a perfectly coiled mystery as well as a profound portrait of honour and justice in the twilight of the Shogun’s world.

ATTEND THE BIGGEST MAGICAL TOURNAMENT AND PRE-ORDER WHISPERS MOST DEADLY, THE SEQUEL TO THE MAGICALLY MYSTERIOUS WHISPERS MOST FOUL . . . --Rose would have left the dark halls of Dunhollow Academy forever – but she cannot leave Sylvie, her heart and soul, behind in the Academy’s rotten core. And after months honing her newfound magic, Rose is stronger now – ready for whatever the elites of Dunhollow can throw at her. Or so she thinks.She hasn’t bargained on the academy hosting The Ashwood Tournament, a prestigious, once-in-a-decade contest against rival magical academies. The prize is glory, but the stakes are deadly - only the most elite contestants stand a chance.No one is surprised when Sylvie is among the chosen.But then Rose’s name is selected too…--Readers loved the previous book:‘I wish I could give Whispers Most Foul 10 stars! This is one of the best books I’ve read this year’ ***** Reader Review‘This book has me second guessing my ability to solve mysteries!’ ***** Reader ReviewI was promised a gothic fantasy full of mystery, romance, magic and a dash of horror and it delivered! ***** Reader Review‘The dark academia aesthetic and narrative was so captivating and immersive – you can tell that Emma was writing what she knew, because she captured it perfectly!’ ***** Reader Review‘Atmospheric and full of gut-wrenching emotions’ ***** Reader Review‘The novel balances everything out, with each chapter alternating between its academic world and its supernatural elements’ ***** Reader Review

The path to happiness is rarely easy . . . A young woman struggles against family loyalty and class prejudices in this engrossing saga - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. In the notorious back streets of 1930s Salford, Suzannah Clark is left to raise her two siblings after their mother walks out. Her father Jacob is a tailor, but his sight is failing and so - despite local outrage at her controversial career choice - Suzanna learns his trade to support the household. Suzannah has caught the eye of the most eligible of bachelors, Edward Lyle. But Edward's father Noel, a wealthy businessman, is appalled that Edward has fallen for a girl from the slums. Noel is determined to end the relationship. When Suzannah's brother is seduced by the rapacious Rina Taylor, scandal and tragedy follow. Now Noel has the ammunition he needs to prise his son away from Suzannah - or so he thinks. But Suzannah and Edward are less malleable than he imagines . . . What readers say about The Tailor's Wife:'I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning to end. Full of suspense, good and evil' ?'The characters in this book were so true to life. Exceptionally good storyline - I just couldn't put it down' ?'Truly lovely and exciting storyline about the tailor and his expanding family. This is the first book I have read by this author but it will certainly not be my last' ?'I always enjoy Alexandra Connor's books and this book was no exception. She captures human nature to a tee' ?'A great intriguing story. With deceit, love and murder, it keeps you wanting to speed read because it keeps you so involved. Highly recommend' ?

From the New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning, Booker Prize-longlisted author of Apeirogon and Let the Great World Spin‘Vivid, potent, beautiful’ Maggie O’FarrellAt the turn of the twentieth century, Nathan Walker comes to New York City to take the most dangerous job in the country: digging the tunnel far beneath the Hudson that will carry trains from Brooklyn to Manhattan. In the dark bowels of the riverbed, the workers – Black, white, Irish and Italian – dig together. Above ground, the men keep their distance from one another. But a dramatic accident on a bitter winter’s day welds a bond between Walker and his fellow workers, which will both bless and curse three generations. A love story of other times for these, our times, This Side of Brightness is an unforgettable story of race, faith and family. ‘Riveting and devastating’ Observer‘McCann writes with unusual truthfulness about poverty, degradation and love’ Daily Telegraph ‘Brilliant … A dramatic memorial to the working-men who built the greatest of modern cities’ Financial Times

KJ Parker''s new novella is a darkly witty historical fantasy. A group of scholars are asked to do the impossible by a ruthless king. The cost of refusal being death, of course.History isn''t truth...it''s propaganda.Academics can be cocky. Atop their perches of authority high above the thrumming masses of the unquestioning world they can begin to think themselves gods. It is extremely rare for this authority to be tested. But a challenge from an idiotic, power-hungry king?that''ll do it.Our narrator is one of a dozen professors at the University of the Kingdom of Aelia. Early one morning, all of them are rounded up for an audience with their dictator, Gyges. You see, Gyges is new to the job?he only just invaded Aelia last year?and like any good tyrant, he''s looking to expand his empire. But he doesn''t think his public image can take the hit of (another) unjustified assault. No problem, he''s come up with a plan?have the scholars construct an ancient city from scratch that justifies his right to the lands of the neighboring city-state.Now these bookworms must put their heads together to do the impossible. They must make history. Because if they don''t, they''ll lose their heads all-together.

Collected together for the first time: the first three volumes in the delightful Witches of Lychford cozy fantasy series. A trio of witches (local priest, local crank, local magic shop owner) work to save the sleepy hamlet of Lychford from supernatural forces bent on its destruction. Only they know the truth—that Lychford lies on the boundaries between worlds, and that the destruction of the border will open wide the gateways to malevolent beings beyond imagination. But what can three rural witches do to guard against the unknow? his volume includes:Witches of LychfordThe Lost Child of LychfordA Long Day in Lychford

David’s best mate died falling off a cliff – and he was the last to see him alive. Fifteen years later, he returns to Arbroath, where another death forces him to face the past. A darkly funny, gripping debut from one of Scotland’s finest writers – newly reissued. 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONINTRODUCTION BY CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE‘Very funny, with a touching and believable romance thrown in’ Kate Saunders,The Times‘[A] pacy debut thriller. . . Johnstone skilfully coaxes the reader into identifying with these difficult-to-love characters and maintains the tension and drama’Metro‘[Leads] to comparisons with the Scots writer Christopher Brookmyre … with a touch of romance [and] a gripping action sequence in the final chapters’ Scotsman________________Your best mate just fell off a cliff in mysterious circumstances. You were the last person to see him alive. What do you d? f you're David Lindsay from Arbroath, you leg it – and don’t go back. Not for fifteen years. Then Nicola Cruickshank – yes, that Nicola, the girl you always fancied but never had the guts to speak to – gets in touch. She wants you back for a school reunion. At the very place it happened. Of course you say yes. Not to lay ghosts to rest, but because you still fancy Nicola. The thing is, if you are David Lindsay, then returning to Arbroath isn’t going to bring closure. Because when someone else tumbles off the cliffs – an act the locals now call tombstoning – David has a choice: run away again, or finally find out why people around him keep dying…____‘Detailed and atmospheric descriptions … funny and sparky dialogue’ Sunday Herald‘Excellently written, intriguing storyline, and different from anything else around. A very impressive debut’ Allan Guthrie‘A brilliant new author … a rollicking tale of mystery set in Auld Reekie and the east coast town of Arbroath...’ The List‘A vibrant and engaging debut, by turns humorous, irreverent and poignant’ Bill Duncan ‘A seductive and thrilling evocation of what lurks beneath the surface of small-town Scotland – or, indeed, small-town anywhere’ Christopher BrookmyrePraise for Doug Johnstone‘Tense, funny and deeply moving’ Mark Billingham‘Nobody portrays modern Edinburgh better than Doug Johnstone … speaks volumes about the power of story’ Val McDermid ‘An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertones’ Herald Scotland‘Wonderful characters: flawed, funny and brave’ Sunday Times‘Gripping and blackly humorous’ Observer ‘A must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonists’ Publishers Weekly‘This enjoyable mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief ... more, please’ Guardian‘Some of the most unique characters in crime fiction’ Daily Express‘Underlines just how accomplished Johnstone has become’ Daily Mail‘Keeps you hungry from page to page. A crime reader can’t ask anything more’ Sun ‘A thrilling, atmospheric book … Move over Ian Rankin, Doug Johnstone is coming through!’ Kate Rhodes  ‘Johnstone never fails to entertain whilst packing a serious emotional punch’ Gytha Lodge  ‘One of the greats of Scottish crime fiction´ Luca Veste‘An unstoppable, thrilling, bullet train of a book … I totally loved it’ Helen Fields‘Expertly written, with poise, insight and compassion’ Mary Paulson-Ellis‘A terrific read with all of Johnston’s trademark warmth and wicked wit’ A K Turner  ‘Some of the best female characters in crime fiction. Pitch-perfect balance of dark and light … disturbing, compassionate and brilliantly funny’ Sarah Hilary'An absolute joy to read … full of such wonderful characters, brilliantly realised, with more peril and intrigue' James Oswald‘A unique brand of crime fiction boasting rare heart and depth’ Ambrose Parry

Sada 55 kartičiek s aforizmami na tému príroda. Príroda nás môže mnohému naučit – pokiaľ jej to dovolíme. Učí nás trpezlivosti, tolerancii, láske, pokore a sebadávaniu. Ale najmä harmónii a jednote. Táto séria 55 inšpirujících aforizmov z pera Sri Chinmoya, s krásnými ilustráciami Shatadal Pötzsch, prináša múdrosť, krásu a dotyk všeobjímajúceho srdca Matky Zeme.

Sada 55 kartičiek s aforizmami na tému príroda, v balení s dreveným stojančekom. Príroda nás môže mnohému naučit – pokiaľ jej to dovolíme. Učí nás trpezlivosti, tolerancii, láske, pokore a sebadávaniu. Ale najmä harmónii a jednote. Táto séria 55 inšpirujících aforizmov z pera Sri Chinmoya, s krásnými ilustráciami Shatadal Pötzsch, prináša múdrosť, krásu a dotyk všeobjímajúceho srdca Matky Zeme.

She was born to save this world. But falling in love will destroy it. Still reeling from the mysterious deaths of her father and brother, Ary Gold survives only by sheer will in the icy wilds of the North. But when strangers arrive with stories of long-lost magic, Ary is thrust into a fate far largerthan her sorrow. The realm of Nyrida is under threat. An ancient shadow wielder has risen, determined to plunge the world into corrupted darkness. And Ary is the only one who can stop him. They say she has royal blood. That magic runs in her veins. That she is already promised in marriage-to a powerful commander whose army is her only hope of winning the coming war. But her fiercest challenge will not be on the battlefield... Assigned to shape her into a warrior is a man cloaked in violence and secrets. Cold, arrogant, and maddeningly unreadable, he isn't her betrothed-but he may be her undoing... Ary is powerless to resist the impossible attraction building between them. Will she follow her destiny? Or risk everything for a love as wild and dangerous as the power that's awakening inside her? Shadows are closing in. Love is the greatest threat of all. And the fate of the world rests in the hands of a grieving girl who never asked to be chosen.

London, 1941 When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn’t be more different. Elizbeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she’s inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead. But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary’s life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland inside. This is Mary’s chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh. Will she take it and what could go wrong?

YOU KNOW MY NAME. BUT YOU DO NOT KNOW ME. Your historians call me seductress, but I was ever in love's thrall. Your playwrights speak of witchcraft, but my talents came from the gods themselves. Your poets sing of my bloodlust, but I was always protecting my children. How wilfully they refuse to concede that a woman could be powerful, strategic, divinely blessed to rule. Death will silence me no longer. This is not the story of how I died. But how I lived. From one of the most remarkable and acclaimed storytellers of her generation, the #1 bestselling author of FAEBOUND and THE FINAL STRIFE, this epic and groundbreaking new novel shows us Cleopatra on her own terms.

In August 1940, a man walked into Leon Trotsky's study in Mexico City and drove an ice pick into his skull. The killer? Ramón Mercader - an aristocratic Spaniard turned Soviet assassin. The mastermind? Joseph Stalin. But this was no simple hit. It was the climax of a decade-long global hunt: a story of seduction and betrayal, of fake identities and secret loyalties, of idealists and fanatics, lovers and spies. While Trotsky raged in exile - still clinging to his revolutionary dream - Stalin's agents closed in. At the heart of it all was Mercader: a man trained to lie, charm and ultimately to kill. Tracing a path from the cafés of Paris to the battlefields of Spain, from Stalin's Kremlin to a bloodied study in Mexico, The Death of Trotsky unfolds like a spy thriller - a story of obsession and betrayal, of dreams destroyed and loyalties twisted, culminating in one of the most shocking murders of the modern age.

Celine Brennan should be riding the high of her recent promotion to detective, but instead she's been saddled with a case no one can seem to solve with murders so gruesome others before her have quit. Not to mention, there's something suspicious with a new club in town and her focus keeps being pulled from the case she should be devoting her attention to. Zavier Lockwood is old. Three-hundred-years old to be precise and he's bored because of it. Killing the scum of Chicago and cleaning up the streets since the cops can't seem to do it is his favorite pastime. Until he lays eyes on Celine. Soon, he finds his obsession with her far more tempting than murder. After all, no vampire can resist the allure of their mate. As their paths cross thanks to Zavier's uncanny ability to be wherever Celine is they both come to realize there's something far more nefarious going on in the city they both love. They'll have to work together to get to the bottom of it, but what happens when Celine realises the man she's falling for isn't only not human, but he's the same one committing the crimes she's supposed to solve? Tropes: Vampire Romance Grumpy Vs Sunshine Fated Mates Vampire x Human He's kinda unhinged but we like it! Detective Working The Case Fated Mates Delightfully Unhinged MMC Grumpy Cat Companion CW/TW: Parent with dementia (on page); mentions of blood and kidnapping (on page); gore (on page)

Through long winter mornings in Bulgaria, a man sits by the bedside of his elderly father. His father, who created and left- behind a garden, blooming from a barren village yard: peonies and potatoes, roses and cherry trees. His father, without whom the man begins to quietly crack. Because the end of our fathers is the end of a world. From the winner of the International Booker Prize comes a novel about a father, a son and an orphaned garden, interweaving the botany of sorrow, the consolations of storytelling and the arrival of the first tulips of spring. Translated by Angela Rodel