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'Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon' Heat Book two in the haunting Lost Bride trilogy - a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. In need of an escape from her ex-fiance's betrayal, and the lucky recipient of a surprise inheritance, Sonya MacTavish leaves behind her life in the city and moves to a Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine. The house is beautiful but comes with surprises - footsteps in the night, doors slamming, music playing - and in her dreams Sonya sees glimpses of the past and the brides who once lived there. As the house reveals more of its history and the sad stories of the brides murdered there, Sonya discovers an antique mirror. She finds herself drawn to the mirror, sensing it holds dark secrets. What can the mirror tell her? Can it help her to understand how the seven brides died? Sonya will need the help of her friends and family if she has any chance of breaking the curse and making this house her home.

At a top-secret Army training facility in the Mojave Desert, Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor plunge into a deadly web of military suspense, AI technology, and robot soldiers as they unravel the shocking murder of a senior scientist in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille.''A page-turning extravaganza of suspense and action.'' Harlan CobenArmy CID Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor team up for their toughest assignment yet as they are dispatched to Camp Hayden to investigate the death of Major Roger Ames, the chief scientist in charge of the top-secret war games being conducted between a platoon of Army Rangers and a fleet of "lethal autonomous weapons." Brodie and Taylor find themselves at ground zero of the next generation of warfare, and must untangle the complex web of alliances, animosities, and secret agendas among the men and women of the isolated facility.In a place cut off from the world and exposed to the harsh desert elements, everyone is a suspect - from the zealous camp commander who pushes his men to the limit, to the Rangers slipping into madness due to isolation, grueling training, and rampant abuse of performance-enhancing drugs, to the late Major Ames''s own research colleagues. Brodie and Taylor must uncover layers of deception to find the hidden hand behind the murder of Major Ames, and the real purpose of the activities at Camp Hayden and its terrifying arsenal of next-generation weapons.

THE POWERFUL NEW THRILLER IN THE KAREN PIRIE SERIES, NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Beautifully structured, witty and twisty'' ANN CLEEVES''A perfect crime novel'' KATE MOSSE''Powerful, moving and wise'' HARLAN COBEN____________The truth is buried just beneath the surface . . .When torrential rain causes a landslide on a motorway in Scotland, it reveals a crime scene: someone hid a body in the tarmac eleven years before. Journalist Sam Nimmo had been the prime suspect in the murder of his fiancée when he disappeared, and now DCI Karen Pirie and her Historic Cases Unit must find out who buried him, and why.Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, new evidence reopens a closed case and the accidental death of a hotel manager starts to look like murder. But what did Tom Jamieson''s book club have to do with his demise - and what will they do to keep their secrets?Karen and her team begin to untangle a web of lies, one that connects their murder cases with Scotland''s rich and powerful. They will be tested to their limits - and possibly beyond . . .____________PRAISE FOR VAL MCDERMID''The Queen of Crime shows no sign of abdicating'' MICK HERRON''No one does it better than Val McDermid'' CHRIS WHITAKER''Delivers on every level'' MARIAN KEYES''McDermid plots her novels in masterly style'' SCOTSMAN''McDermid remains unrivalled'' OBSERVER

On 23rd October MMXXV there will be a new album of adventures for the most famous of Gauls: Asterix in Lusitania! One beautiful spring morning, a stranger appears in the Gaulish village. He''s from Lusitania, the sun-drenched land to the west of Hispania which is also under the Roman Empire''s thumb. This former slave, who first featured in The Mansions of the Gods, has come to ask our indomitable Gauls for help because he knows about the Magic Potion and its powerful effects. And so begins another adventure for Asterix and Obelix!

'Chess is a staggering invention, if indeed it was invented. Maybe it just evolved. It is still evolving, now faster than ever, and Peter Doggers has traced and tracked its never-ending development with wit, vigour and insight. Nothing artificial about his intelligence' - Sir Tim Rice'An entertaining and instructive overview of a game in the throes of reinvention.' - Financial TimesHow the game of kings became the king of gamesThroughout history, chess has inspired writers, painters, filmmakers, musicians, mathematicians and scientists. Yet, despite being 1,500 years old, chess has never been more popular than it is today. How did it become the most prominent game in Western cultur? n this fascinating book, acclaimed Chess.com journalist Peter Doggers explores chess as a cultural phenomenon from its earliest beginnings in ancient India to its influence on pop culture, the arts and science. He examines its biggest stars and most dramatic moments, the impact of AI, cheating scandals, esports and the online revolution, culminating in the game's meteoric rise in the digital age leading to a new peak in popularity. Complete with photographs and illustrations, as well as an appendix in the back with moves from key games, The Chess Revolution is a seminal volume that will captivate every chess fan, from novices to grandmasters.

The stakes are sky-high when a power-mad Chinese president threatens Taiwan in the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan series.For decades, Taiwan has been a thorn in the side of the Chinese government. New Chinese President Li Jian Jun is done fooling around. He''s devised a secret military operation to take the island. Only one man knows how to stop Li''s bloody plan for reunification: Minister of Defense Qin Haiyu. Fearing for his life and the safety of his family, Qin covertly makes contact with the CIA in Beijing and signals his desire to defect to the West.To get Qin out, John Clark creates an international task force reminiscent of Rainbow Six and goes undercover in mainland China. Meanwhile, Lt. Commander Katie Ryan is deployed to the tip of the spear on the destroyer USS Jason Dunham to defend Taiwan. Threatened by an encircling Chinese armada, she''s under pressure to find a flaw in the invaders'' plan for her father to exploit.For his part, President Jack Ryan may have the power of the entire US military at his disposal, but what he really needs are Li''s secret plans from Defense Minister Qin so he can stave off a war. Because America''s Defense Protocol could lead to a game of mutual destruction that could cost the lives of thousands of young soldiers, sailors, special operators . . . and his daughter.Jack Ryan returns in a blockbuster new novel of action, thrills and intrigue in the world created by master storyteller Tom Clancy.__________PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY''Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale''NEW YORK TIMES''Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict''SUNDAY TIMES''A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch''DAILY MAIL''Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently topical''WASHINGTON POST

''An atmospheric, creepy, tense thriller - intriguing, haunting, and kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it'' ANDREA MARA''Scary and thrilling in equal nature, I was obsessed with finishing this book. A must read'' JO SPAIN''A rural community full of secrets, a satisfyingly baffling mystery and a plot that races along to a perfect conclusion'' JANE CASEY------------Since losing her parents in a car crash as a teen, Allie has struggled to cope. Meeting Rory finally made things easier. She''s come to rely on him for almost everything, so when he disappears while filming a documentary in the West of Ireland, she fears she''ll come undone. Again.Tap...When a couple arrive at the Dublin apartment she and Rory share, claiming to be the new tenants, Allie is distraught. Why did Rory let out their home without telling her? And - where is he?Tap-tap...She seeks refuge at the run-down and reputedly haunted Raven Cottage in the Slieve Bloom mountains, where she and Rory were planning to move one day. Allie slowly starts to build a life for herself - and begins to believe that she might manage to make it alone.Tap-tap-tap...But then Rory''s car is found submerged at the end of a pier, nowhere near where he was supposed to be - and the body in the driver''s seat isn''t his. Alison starts to revisit her memories of their time together, and begins to question if she can trust them...

''Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story'' Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.When the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous "friends," his reclusive life will never be the same, in this enthralling novel-in-stories from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series.Includes two all-new stories as well as three previously published stories.Dear Asil:We are worried about you. A werewolf alone is a sad thing, especially at Christmastime. So we have a challenge for you: five dates in three weeks. We have taken the work out of it and connected you with five people from online dating sites. You should also know that we have informed the whole pack and instigated a betting pool. Have fun!Sincerely,Your Concerned FriendsPraise for Patricia Briggs:''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel'' RT Book Reviews''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series

From World Fantasy Award-winning author Tasha Suri comes The Isle in the Silver Sea, a heart-shattering romantasy of sapphic longing, medieval folklore and a love that spans the centuries.In a Britain fuelled by stories, the knight and the witch are fated to fall in love and doom each other over and over, the same tale retold over hundreds of lifetimes.Simran is a witch of the woods. Vina is a knight of the Queen''s court. When the two women begin to fall for each other, how can they surrender to their desires, when to give in is to destroy each other?As they seek a way to break the cycle, a mysterious assassin begins targeting tales like theirs. To survive, the two will need to write a story stronger than the one that fate has given to them. But what tale is stronger than The Knight and the Witch? ''Fiercely tender, wildly imaginative, and deeply smart, The Isle in the Silver Sea is an ode to the power of stories themselves--both to shackle us to our destinies, and to free us from them. One of my new all-time favourites'' Alix E. Harrow

'Truly enchanting' Trudi Canavan'Both classic and utterly original, this is heartfelt fantasy from a wonderful new voice' Tasha SuriHER MAGIC WILL MAKE OR BREAK THE WORLDIn the glass city of Amoria, magic is everything - and Naila is struggling to master hers. If she fails, she'll be expelled from the Academy . . . or consumed by her own power. When Haelius Akana - the greatest wizard of the age - offers to help her, a chain of events is set in motion that cannot be undone. For the world beyond Amoria teeters on the brink of war, and ancient forces are awakening. Forces which could use her powers for good . . . or destroy everything she's ever known. The Outcast Mage is an unmissable epic fantasy debut, packed with adventure, mystery and dragonfire, where a young mage's struggle to master her magical powers could spell disaster for an entire continentPraise for The Outcast Mage'The Outcast Mage boasts a rich setting, an intricate magic system, and incredibly appealing characters . . . A bold new entry into the epic fantasy genre' Andrea Stewart'The Outcast Mage is a heartfelt adventure of a book which plays with classic fantasy tropes. Come for the glass city and magic school antics, stay for the found family and political scheming. An epic fantasy for the modern day' Eliza Chan'A spectacular debut, full of heart and magic, with complex, courageous characters . . . Campbell is a shining new talent in fantasy' Cameron Johnston'Disaster wizards galore, rich political intrigue, and a hint of dragonfire, The Outcast Mage reminds me why I love epic fantasy so much. If you like Trudi Canavan and Garth Nix, you're going to adore this' Georgia Summers 'With stakes as high as the glittering glass towers of Amoria, The Outcast Mage is a strong, pathos-filled start to an epic new fantasy series. Fans of political maneuvering, powerful magic and found family will find much to love' Julie Leong'Annabel Campbell has created a rich fantasy, textured with complex politics and mysteries upon mysteries' Joma WestThe Outcast Mage is a shining joy of a book. In a deft twist on epic fantasy, Campbell spins a captivating world out of glass and sand, and populates it with people who are brave and flawed and truly human' Lorraine Wilson

The joy of Christmas and the thrill of falling in love collide in this gorgeous novel from the highly praised author of Accidentally Engaged.There are two things that Ruby Dhanji loves with her whole entire heart: Christmas and anything to do with the UK. For Ruby the holidays means joy and warm memories with her late mother. And now she''s on the verge of realizing the dream she and her mom always had: moving to England and opening a cozy inn. The only problem, Ruby needs some hotel experience first. Rashid just doesn''t get all the holiday hype. But when he meets a woman dragging home a Christmas tree alone he has to offer to help-even if he soon finds Ruby adores all the things he dislikes. When Ruby discovers that his family owns a luxury boutique hotel chain she offers him a proposition: she''ll help him give his young nieces an amazing Christmas if he''ll facilitate an introduction to his family. As Ruby and Rashid''s friendship turns to something more, she''s afraid she''s falling for someone weeks before she moves across the Atlantic and she''ll soon have to decide which dream she wants to chase.***Praise for Farah Heron ''Heron [writes] crackling banter'' Entertainment Weekly ''Farah Heron writes with the keen eye of a satirist and the big heart of a romantic'' Jenny Holiday ''Heron writes a compelling story . . . [that] will appeal to readers looking for complex family dramas and sumptuous descriptions of food and cooking'' Kirkus ''Heron''s sensitive insights infuse this romance with both immense charm and emotional depth'' Booklist

FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON AND THE WINTER SPIRITS COMES A BRAND NEW COLLECTION OF GHOSTLY TALESFeaturing new and original stories from:Michelle PaverStacey HallsBridget CollinsImogen Hermes GowarKiran Millwood HargraveAndrew Michael HurleyJess KiddNatasha PulleyElizabeth MacnealSusan Stokes-ChapmanLaura Shepherd-RobinsonStuart TurtonCatriona Ward_________There is something peculiar about the hour after midnight.It is the time when darkness reigns.And strange things roam the earth.In this dazzling collection of original haunted tales, thirteen bestselling and much-loved authors bring the old superstition of the witching hour to new and vivid life.Transporting you from the smog of London to the freezing mists of Svalbard, from an Irish town riddled with rumour to a sinister English boarding school, these thirteen stories will serve as your spinetingling companion to the long hours of winter.So curl up, light a candle, and wait for the clock to strike . . .

THE 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE WINNER OF THE 2000 BOOKER PRIZEWITH A BRAND-NEW PREFACE FROM MARGARET ATWOOD HERSELF, THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HANDMAID'S TALE AND THE TESTAMENTS'Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge'Decades after Laura's mysterious demise, her sister Iris recounts her memories of their childhood, and of the dramatic deaths that have punctuated their wealthy, eccentric family's history. Intertwined with Iris's story are chapters from the scandalous novel that made Laura famous, in which two unnamed lovers meet secretly in rented rooms and seedy cafés, themselves writing a pulp fantasy novel of a blind killer on a distant planet. As these stories-within-stories twist and turn through love and jealousy, self-sacrifice and betrayal, so does the real narrative, as all move closer to catastrophe in a brilliant and astonishing final twist. By turns lyrical, outrageous, formidable, compelling and funny, this is a novel filled with deep humour and dark drama.

This is the definitive tale of how our island history is written in stone.The Stones of Britain is about how rocks make places, exploring the connection between geology and landscape, the stones beneath the surface and the history that has played out above it. It movingly investigates the diverse character of the British landscape, and the rich variety of places that have come to be as a result. We discover that the shattered granite landscape of Dartmoor is different from the soft red sandstone hills of east Devon; the rolling chalk downs distinct from the gritty moors of Yorkshire - and each has a unique, fascinating story to tell. Interweaved with beautiful meditations on place, home and belonging, The Stones of Britain interprets these stories. It explains the nature of place on the island of Britain, revealing the landscape as the joint product of geology and man: an extraordinary history rooted in stone.Jon Cannon (1962-2023) was an architectural historian, lecturer and Canon Historian for Bristol Cathedral, and also worked for the Royal Commission on the Historical Monument of England and English Heritage. Unfortunately Jon passed in the process of making this book, but his passion for landscape, history and culture lives on and leaps defiantly off the page - culminating in a richly researched and hugely special offering.

A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection - an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense.When New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend''s summer home, he is hoping to make a fresh start. Recently discharged from an upscale psychiatric facility where he was treated for acute depression, he is still wrestling with the pain of losing his beloved sister. Sylvia''s deathbed revelation - that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family - sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he has about his logical and controlled world.Tate and Wren find themselves forging an immediate connection, one that neither has ever experienced before. But Tate gradually discovers that below the surface of Wren''s idyllic small-town life, hatred, jealousy and greed are festering, threatening their fragile relationship just as it begins to blossom. Tate realizes that in order to free Wren from an increasingly desperate fate, he will need to unearth the truth about her past before time runs out . . . a quest that will make him doubt whether we can ever believe the stories we tell about ourselves, and the laws that govern our existence. Love - while transformative - can sometimes be frightening.A story about the power of transcendent emotion, Remain asks us all: Can love set us free not only from our greatest sorrows, but even from the boundaries of life and death?

'[A] pulse-pounding vampire tale . . . Fans of The Last of Us will be enthralled' Publishers Weekly'A frenetically-paced read that will equally excite and terrify you' FanfiAddict'Flat out fun to read . . . I will 100% pick up anything further Ryan releases in this genre' Grimdark MagazineLayla has spent her entire life in the Redoubt, one of the last bastions of humanity in a ravaged world. She's never been beyond the Redoubt's walls; only Crossers, with their special training and survival skills, are permitted to venture into the shadow-haunted wastelands. When Layla's father falls ill, she knows she needs to find a cure. But no such medicine can be found within the Redoubt. Instead, her only chance is to pass a series of gruelling trials to become a Crosser, and then to strike out into the wilderness. Where the feeders are. Internationally bestselling fantasy author Anthony Ryan - writing as A. J. Ryan - delivers a nerve-shredding horror novel where humans are no longer top of the food chain. Praise for A. J. Ryan'Bursts onto the page like a riveting ride into a monstrous heart of darkness, starting out as a locked-room mystery and steadily stomping the gas to become an edge-of-your seat thriller' Craig DiLouie'A madly entertaining amalgam of locked-room mystery, heart-racing thriller, and terror-inducing horror show that will keep you up late into the night and darken your dreams long after you turn the last page' Philip Fracassi'Soaked in terror and shrouded in fog, this book demands to be gulped down in one sitting' Andy Merino'A frenetically paced, galvanizing read that will equally excite and terrify you' FanFiAddict