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Daughters of Naples
Diana Giovinazzo returns to the historical genre in a lush and thrilling novel, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Elena Ferrante. Set in Naples, Italy, during World War II, three sisters must survive in the face of danger.Naples, 1940. The three Cozzolino sisters, Leta, Marcella, and Bianca, live together in their small home during Mussolini’s domination. Leta runs the De Rosa dress shop, where she takes care of her mother-in-law while her husband is at war. Marcella is an apprentice to a midwife, bringing up the next generation of Italian soldiers, much to the pride of her boyfriend, who is inspired by Mussolini’s rule. But when their youngest sister, Bianca, decides to join the partigiani—the Italian resistance—after her childhood sweetheart is sent to war, familial tensions are brought to light. The sisters are soon at odds, questioning where they stand in the war effort. When Leta’s old flame, Pasquale, asks if he can use the dress shop to send messages for the partigiani, she refuses. But when Naples is bombed, the sisters are forced to reevaluate their stances and how far they are willing to go for each other and their country. With the threat of Nazism looming over the city after Mussolini is ousted, the Cozzolino sisters will have to confront what they are willing to sacrifice and their loyalties to each other and to their country. This inspiring novel examines the true nature of sisterly bonds and what one will do to survive.
Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law 13
Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!Thanks to Taguchi renewing their mission, Ichiro and Shiro continue their pursuit of Green Seed and the mastermind behind the happenings at Shindo Chemical. A chilling encounter with Satoru Yamada makes infiltrating the Shindo R&D department a top priority, and Shiro gears up for an undercover operation with Ichiro and Masaki’s support. His adept sleuthing brings him face-to-face with Green Seed’s creator, Haruki Kujo—but it appears someone else has also set their sights on the scientist…
Tending to Our Wounds
A courageous excavation of the deep wounds that racism and colonialism have left on Black people across borders, and an imaginative effort to care for oneself and one’s community in the wake.Born in a close-knit Haitian enclave in Miami, Edna Bonhomme was raised to fight for her community—at first for their rights as immigrants, and then as part of the Occupy and Black Lives Matter movements. Later, as an immigrant in Berlin, she encountered species of racism and of resistance that were new and different in some ways but fueled by the same legacy of colonial power.With astute insight and immersive prose, Bonhomme outlines a personal and political history of life in the United States, Haiti, and Germany, discovering what it means to be Black at home and abroad. She unlearns the lies that she was told about slavery and colonialism and explores how communities are resisting the weight of centuries of history.Whether thinking through debt, medical racism, art, or reparations, Tending to Our Wounds offers a case study on how to navigate between the past and the present, the individual and collective—identifying the tendrils of history in the everyday, and outlining a path to repair.
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring
The Eisner-nominated cozy-horror comic series returns in this sequel to the critically acclaimed first volume!It’s been eight long years since a bloodlusting brown bear drove into the city, kidnapped a kind young duck, dissected his body, and buried the pieces in the woods. The duck’s family painstakingly sought justice…but this brown bear was smart…she covered her tracks…and in the ’80s, there simply wasn’t a way for the duck’s family to find answers.But it’s not the ’80s anymore. Almost a decade after cuddly brown bear Samantha Strong solidified herself as the sole serial killer in Woodbrook, the world is entering a new era. As Samantha will soon find out, there are no secrets in the age of the internet. And those who lost loved ones to her massacre haven’t given up the flame of justice.A reckoning is coming to Woodbrook. Join visionary writer and artist Patrick Horvath as he returns to the hit series that has taken the comic world by storm!
House of Slaughter Book Two Deluxe Edition
Return to the twisted halls of the House of Slaughter with this vibrant compilation of three complete arcs from the bestselling horror comic book anthology. Dive deeper into the secret history of the Order of St. George! Follow Edwin, a Scarlet Mask scribe pulled into a deadly field mission; Bait, a mute White Mask operative navigating cruelty and monsters in a group home; and Nolan, a reclusive Azure Mask uncovering a conspiracy that could tear the House apart. Featuring stories from acclaimed writers James Tynion IV (The Nice House on the Lake) and Sam Johns (Punchline), and art by illustrators Werther Dell Edera (Something Is Killing the Children), and Letizia Cadonici (The Neighbors), this deluxe tome is essential for horror fans and collectors alike. Collects House of Slaughter #6 - 10, #16 - 20, and #26 - 30.
Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 5
Three standalone adventures await in this hilarious Zomnibus comics collection!Dr. Zomboss’s latest massive collection of Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels!First, in Snow Thanks, Dr. Zomboss invents a Cold Crystal and traps Neighborville in an eternal winter! With most of the plants immobilized by cold, will Nate, Patrice, and Crazy Dave be able to save the day?Then Zomboss creates microscopic zombies who can “steer” Neighborville citizens from inside their ears! The gang will have to shrink down to fight them off in A Little Problem!And finally, in Better Homes and Guardens, the gang comes up with an idea to plant “Guardens” inside homes to help prevent zombie attacks! When Zomboss counters their plan by designing home-shaped traps, they’ll have to counter his counter to come out on top and save the day!Written by the brilliantly clever Paul Tobin and featuring gorgeous artwork by talented artists Cat Farris, Sara Soler, and Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau—and two bonus short stories drawn by Ron Chan!
Salvage
In this heartwarming graphic novel romance from the adaptor and illustrator of The Handmaid’s Tale: The Graphic Novel, two young artists'' paths intertwine as they navigate the complexities of love in a world where sea levels have risen and society is sharply divided.Paolo lives in the Flats, a dangerous, water-logged community where families survive by salvaging materials from skyscrapers hidden just beneath the ocean’s surface—remnants of a world before sea levels rose. Scavenging the depths comes with its risks, but when Paolo discovers a suitcase of designer clothes, he decides to fulfill his dream: To spend one night in the Uplands, a place of privilege, excess, and freedom. There he meets Jules and her friends, and what begins as a single night of reckless adventure turns into a secret double life—and a seemingly impossible romance that forces Paolo to reckon with who he is, where he belongs, and the importance of being true to himself.Rendered in vibrant watercolor illustrations that bring every scene to vivid life, Salvage is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a moving tale of love and self-discovery. Renée Nault’s atmospheric and luminous hand-painted art draws readers into Paolo and Jules’ world, promising an unforgettable coming of age story.
Your Angelic Ancestry
Welcome to Ancestry.com for the Archangelic, where you can discover your own archangelic nature, name, and soulic purpose.Drawing from personal experiences and decades of expertise, author Alisha Das guides you in a step-by-step process for learning your Archangelic name and heritage. She includes:· how to use your name as a guiding light toward a more fulfilling existence.· information on understanding the esoteric evolution of the angelic, Archangelic, and human realms · how to connect to Great ArchangelsOnce you have learned your Archangelic heritage, the journey has just begun. Doing so will help you manifest latent Angelic attributes like grace, love, intuition, courage, and joy. It will accelerate your spiritual progression through merging Archangelic traits of surrender and Divine remembrance with your own human attributes of free choice and co-creatorship. As Das writes, “Once roused, our Archangelic ancestry and purpose becomes a North Star by which our life is guided so that we may soar.”
Guilty Secrets
Editor Martin Edwards has commissioned an entertaining range of stories from the membership of the world's most celebrated group of crime and mystery writers, the Crime Writers' Association (CWA). Founded over 70 years ago by John Creasey, the Crime Writers' Association supports, promotes and celebrates this most durable, adaptable and successful of genres, while supporting writers of every kind of crime fiction and non-fiction. In this new collection, enjoy 23 original, thrilling mysteries packed full of enthralling characters, drama and intrigue, by the following authors: Martine Bailey, Christine Poulson, Dea Parkin, Martin Edwards, C.J. Carver, Kate Ellis, Shawn Reilly Simmons, Phil Lecomber, L.C. Tyler, Glenda Young, Antony Johnston, Simon Dinsdale, Renita D'Silva, Paul Gitsham, Yvonne Eve Walus, Brian Price, Pam Plumb, Nick Guthrie, Margaret Holbrook, Andy Sykes, Cath Staincliffe, Roland Moore and Rachel Amphlett.
The Flame Tree Beyond and Within short story collections bring together tales of myth and imagination by modern and contemporary writers, carefully selected by anthologists, and sometimes featuring short stories from a single author. Overall, the series presents a wide range of diverse and inclusive voices with myth, folkloric-inflected short fiction, and an emphasis on the supernatural, science fiction, the mysterious and the speculative. The books themselves are gorgeous, with foiled covers, printed edges and published only in hardcover editions, offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.
The New People
A newly married couple move into a flipped foreclosure, unaware that the former homeowners are still living in the attic. A striking and intimate debut about motherhood, loss and the true cost of starting over.
After the housing crash in 2008, Emma and Rachel move into a charming little house in a conservative college town, hoping for a fresh start after a painful miscarriage.
Emma finds herself struggling in the shadow of her wife's success: tenure-track professor and now bestselling novelist. Desperate to build something of her own, and without Rachel's knowledge, Emma pursues IVF.
The house becomes a refuge from the town Emma is convinced is set against her - until strange occurrences make her question whether she and Rachel are truly alone.
They aren't.
Charlotte and Dirk, the former homeowners displaced by the recession, are secretly living above Emma and Rachel's attached garage.
As Charlotte listens to the interlopers below, her growing resentment pushes her into small acts of defiance, eventually full-blown sabotage.
But when her campaign to drive out the couple goes too far, Charlotte's and Emma's stories converge in an explosive climax that will reveal the lengths people will go to reclaim what they've lost.
Tenderness
A story of love, liars and secrets . . . Shady, sexy, suspicious - perfect summer holiday reading'
The Times, 2026 Must-Read round-up
Shay was no longer in the cult, but still, it made her wedding guests nervous that she was bringing them to an island . . .
On a remote island off the coast of Virginia, family and friends gather to celebrate the wedding of Shay O'Connor and Andrew Pruitt. From the moment the guests arrive, all they can whisper about is the bride, who recently left the headline-making cult Synanon.
Told from the interwoven perspectives of Shay's brother William, her longtime friend Joel, and Shay herself, this slow-burn mystery excavates dark family histories and romantic regrets. As the wedding approaches, Joel and William pull at the loose threads of Shay's story, and it becomes clear there is an even greater threat on the island than the secrets each character is keeping from one another.
Set in the tinderbox of the 1970s, Tenderness is a lit match, bringing hidden truths to light, and asking if we can ever see ourselves or the people we love for who they truly are.
'INTOXICATING. You'll find yourself turning page after page, utterly swept up in the heady spell it casts, and the emotional heft that rises to an astonishing crescendo' Megan Abbott
End of the World as We Know It
*** THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER ***Considered a seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, Stephen King''s The Stand has inspired generations of fans and writers. Although there are other works exploring the unravelling of human society, none has been as influential as this iconic novel, with its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of unforgettable characters.Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene.Bringing together some of today''s greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World as We Know It features extraordinary, all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand - brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the classic bestselling novel.
Sexy upíři 3: Tři královny
Thea a Julian zpečetili své pouto a nyní se jako druh a družka vracejí mezi upíří elitu na Plese slunovratu. Tam ale jejich vztah není největším překvapením večera, protože se zároveň do světa živých oficiálně vrací Julianova sestra.
Novopečený pár se musí vypořádat se spoustou nových výzev, zrádných spojenectví a nečitelných vztahů. Klíč k jejich budoucnosti se může nacházet v minulosti, ale aby ho Julian našel, musí se opět stát monstrem, kterým kdysi býval.
Thea se snaží najít svou matku, ale místo toho se ocitne v zajetí a zapomene, kým ve skutečnosti je. Budoucnost samotného magického světa visí na vlásku, v rodině Rousseauxových narůstá napětí a v upířím světě se schyluje k lásce. Podaří se Julianovi a Thee zachránit svou lásku, anebo oba zaplatí nejvyšší cenu?
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Červená karkulka musí zemřít
Inspektorka Lyla Rondellová pracuje na případu svého života. Má za úkol vyšetřit sérii záhadných úmrtí a zatím má jedinou stopu – to, že každé z nich se zdá být založeno na jiné klasické pohádce. Tisk si na případu, kterému dal název „Vraždy Grimmova Rozparovače“, parádně smlsne.
A jak se mrtvoly hromadí, celý Lylin svět se obrací vzhůru nohama. Krvavá stopa vraha sahá hluboko do její vlastní minulosti, a když odhalí pravdu, nic už nebude jako dřív.
Tváří v tvář skutečnosti, že vše, co zná, je fikce, musí Lyla zapojit vlastní kreativitu, pokud chce zabránit dalším vraždám...
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Zloději těl
Mladý šlechtic James Willoughby přijíždí do Edinburghu studovat medicínu. Tamní univerzita nabízí vše, po čem touží – kromě možnosti pitvat lidské tělo. Musí se tedy přihlásit na jednu ze soukromých škol, kterou si však z finančních důvodů nemůže dovolit.
V zoufalství uzavře dohodu s asistentem proslulého anatoma Aneurinem „Nyem“ MacKinnonem, který mu nabídne práci a tím i přístup ke studiu. James si však brzy uvědomí, že uzavřel smlouvu s ďáblem. Nye totiž patří k vykradačům hrobů. James je Nyem okouzlený a přidá se k jeho skupině nechvalně známé krádežemi mrtvol sloužících jako anatomické vzorky. James se tedy stává zlodějem těl, a nejenže je od té doby neustále jednou nohou ve vězení, ale navíc se spolu s Nyem a jeho lidmi ocitne uprostřed války zlodějských gangů, které se neštítí ani chladnokrevné vraždy.
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Cool Machine
1981. New York City is beginning to emerge from financial ruin and decline, energized by rampant real estate development and a Wall Street unchained by Reagan-era predatory capitalism. Up in Harlem, successful business owner/master fence Ray Carney has just been named Sterling Furniture's Dealer of the Month. When the banks won't give his beloved wife, Elizabeth, a loan for her new travel agency, however, Carney gambles on one last heist, and finds himself entangled with a legendary criminal mastermind.
1983. To some, Carney's friend and partner in crime Pepper is a stone-cold sociopath. To others, a top thief with questionable people skills. Either way, he's feeling his age in his troubled gut and his aching bones. When he takes on a bodyguard gig as a favor to Elizabeth, he's plunged into the alien territory of the East Village art and club scene. Luckily for him, whether you're uptown or down, everyone speaks the same language of violence - Pepper is a native speaker.
1986. Carney has always been haunted by his inability to save his cousin Freddie. Now, twenty years after Freddie's death, he has a chance to rescue Freddie's son from the violent forces of the city. But coming out of retirement and teaming up with Pepper again will mean risking the safety and security he's spent decades building for his family, with only one shot to get it right.
With his usual pitch-perfect prose, Whitehead paints a portrait of a city in transition, where shimmering skyscrapers rise to the heavens as displaced people huddle in abandoned tunnels below. In a dazzling display of protean imagination, Cool Machine roves all over the city, from Windows on the World to Sugar Hill, to show that in New York, and in the lives of Whitehead's vivid characters, it's what's below the surface that reveals the truth.
A Fate Worse Than Drowning
For fans of A Dark and Drowning Tide and The Lighthouse Witches comes a queer speculative fiction novel about a lighthouse keeper who made a devil's bargain to save her sister.
But when a shipwrecked survivor washes ashore, she is left with an impossible choice…
One deal with the devil makes a fool. Two? A villain...
A year ago, Elle made a deal with the devil to save her sister. Now, they live on a desolate spit of land beyond Halifax harbour. Elle, as a lighthouse keeper, steers unsuspecting sailors to their destruction; those are the terms of her bargain. Liney need never know the cost. Her safety is worth every drop of blood.
But a sinner's pact is not so simple. When the devil returns, demanding more-more shipwrecks, no survivors-Elle knows what she must do to keep Liney safe...
Another ship. Another crew killed in the devil's name.
Then a woman washes ashore. Is she a soul to be sacrificed, or part of a darker design? As Liney and the stranger grow closer, Elle faces an impossible choice: kill, and break Liney's heart, or forfeit her own soul.
Danger arises from all sides: the merciless sea, ruthless men on the mainland, and the infernal bargain itself…
Souls and sisterhood, fate and fire-what must be sacrificed for the devil to get his due?
A riveting tale of doomed love and a chilling Faustian bargain, A Fate Worse Than Drowning is a masterwork of queer speculative fiction that will captivate fans of gothic literature.
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Deal with the Devil
Rising Reign - Wolves of Crescent Creek 3
From TikTok sensation Tessa Hale comes the final book in a why-choose, enemies-to-lovers shifter romantasy series where everyone has demons and holding on to the ones you love is the ultimate test.
Love means sacrifice.
And that's what I've done: given everything to keep those I care about safe.
Now, I'm back where it all began, trapped with the architect of my nightmares. And this time, I know he won't stop until he breaks me.
But my wolves won't stop either. They'll do anything to bring me home and end the one who has me in his sights.
Only there are more monsters and enemies than we ever could've imagined, and when new secrets are revealed, it will take everything we have to defeat them…
Mystical Power and Politics on the Swahili Coast
Traces changing visions of mystical power and authority on the island of Pemba, whose people's reputed resistance to outside rule has shaped the national narratives of both Zanzibar and Tanzania. For two centuries, Pemba, the second largest island of Zanzibar, has been known by East Africans and outsiders alike as rich in dangerous knowledge. Despite Pembans' reputation for piety and deep Islamic knowledge,uchawi- 'mystical work and power', sometimes termed 'magic', 'witchcraft', or 'sorcery' - has long featured in diverse visions of their identity and as key to worldly power. Today, as traditional methods of securing agency are called into question and new ways proliferate, the mystical world is an intensely conflicted realm where the nature of power, ethical action, and reality itself is continually reframed. This luminous ethnography follows Pemban notions of invisible and worldly power through the Zanzibar Revolution of 1964, the trials of multiparty democracy, the rise of Islamic revival, and intensifying neoliberalism. Through an exploration of rural imaginings of power, it argues that nations and the grammars that underwrite them are made in and by their peripheries, which give 'the centre' shape. Highlighting the intersections of mystical practices, religion, and politics-as-such on the Swahili Coast, the book contributes new perspectives to studies of the imagination, power, and religious transformation in Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the larger Islamic world.
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