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Freed from his prison cell, the former slave known as Tatters is finally ready to face his past. Now his true nature is known to all, he can use his Lightborn powers freely. But they come at a price, and his loyalties remain conflicted. The renegades about to attack the city used to be his companions, and both sides have treated him badly. He will have to decide which side to choose.Isha had thought Tatters was dead, and is overjoyed to see him return. But her master, one of the most powerful mages, has a past with them both, one which might make their reunion impossible. The mages remain divided, and in order to survive they will need to come together, and put aside past arguments. They too have a choice.And outside the city, the renegades continue to advance. Destruction of the mages is their only goal, and nobody knows if they can be stopped...

''Razor-edged, unsettling and compelling'' Emma van Straaten, author of This Immaculate Body''Dark and intense and such a fabulous read'' 5* Reader Review''This emotional roller coaster will keep you gripped until the very end'' Heat Magazine____________________________The other mothers know best. Don''t they?Claire is expecting a baby. It''s her dream but not everyone is as supportive as she''d like . . .Isolated and vulnerable, she is drawn into an online group for ''natural motherhood'' and is warmly embraced by the sisterhood.As Claire withdraws further into their world and with her due date fast approaching, she is unsettled by the group''s conformity and the total shunning of medical intervention.But blind loyalty can be catastrophic - and her silence could be fatal . . .Raw, compulsive, and utterly heartwrenching, BABY TEETH is a story about the choices mothers make and the split second between having it all and losing everything..._____________________________''Propulsive'' Chris Bridges''Horribly relatable'' Lucy Ayrton''A gripping debut'' Glamour''Truly unnerving'' Jane Bailey

''Some wrong was done long ago. It can never be righted, and it has not been forgotten. Someone remembers it.'' London, 1894. Inspector Henry Cutter is in an unconvivial temper. Then the murders begin. The first to die is Sir Aneurin Considine, a decorated but long-retired civil servant, is found dead amongst his beloved orchid collection, killed by a wound inflicted with surgical precision. Soon, other victims suffer similar fates. More men in powerful positions; more murders that are gruesome but immaculately orchestrated. The perpetrator comes and goes like a ghost, leaving only carefully considered traces. Hot on the tails of this invisible adversary are Inspector Cutter, along with his hapless but endlessly enthusiastic sidekick, Sergeant Gideon Bliss. But as the pressure mounts, victims will start to look like perpetrators, murderers like truth-tellers, long-hidden failings will come resurface, and not even their very selves are safe from suspicion.

''A wonderful debut by a talented and exciting young historian'' Peter Frankopan''Simultaneously capacious and personal...a masterful achievement'' Tom Holland''Elegant and powerful, Pepera''s magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa''s overlooked histories'' Olivette Otele, author of African EuropeansMotherland is a ground-breaking exploration of African culture and identity, told via Luke Pepera''s journey through 500,000 years of history to connect with his extraordinary heritage. Pepera tackles the questions many people of African descent ask - Who are we? Where do we come from? What defines us? And how might knowledge of deep history affect our understanding of our identity?With illuminating examples, Pepera explores aspects of African identity from nomadic culture to matriarchal society. We meet an array of intriguing characters including Mansa Musa, the wealthiest man who ever lived, and the Kandake Queen Amanirenas, who defeated the Romans in Nubia. We learn how the response to the actor Chadwick Boseman''s death demonstrated Yoruba beliefs about ancestral veneration, and how the rap battle evolved from earlier forms of African oral literature.Interwoven with Luke''s own experiences of exploring his Ghanaian family history, this is a comprehensive, relevant and beautifully told account of the stories that have shaped Africa.

''A tangle of friends and family, secrets and longing set in the glorious Italian countryside. Escapism at its finest'' - Veronica Henry''A gripping, intriguing tale of family and love, set against an escapist backdrop - the perfect holiday read'' - Libby Page''A complex and satisfying emotional drama that might just inspire you to start planning for a second act of your own'' - C J WrayWhat if the life you''re living isn''t the one you want? Jessica and Robin have been best friends since university. For his fortieth birthday, she plans an elaborate surprise trip to Italy with his closest friends and family. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows how much she loves Robin... everyone except Robin himself.Laura has two beautiful children, a stylish London home and a thriving career as a deputy headteacher. But she also has a secret. One she''s been keeping for many years. And now it''s time for the truth to come out.Actor Robin is looking forward to being the centre of attention once more, as those he loves most come together for a week-long getaway. But as long-simmering desires rise to the surface and tensions reach breaking point, he begins to wonder...Could life really begin again at forty?From the Richard & Judy Book Club author Kate Eberlen, Life Begins is an emotional relationship drama set in the Italian countryside.

''Every bit as gripping as it is horrifying'' Ian Rankin''So striking... like seeing our last few years through a distorted fever-dream'' Lucy Caldwell''A bleeding, sweating story'' Guardian''A bracingly original tale of lust and malice'' Rob Doyle''A work of exquisite strangeness, unsettling and arresting'' Wendy Erskine''An almost impossibly elegant evocation of violence, eroticism and derangement'' Keiran GoddardHow do we live at the end of the world?Over the course of one claustrophobic week, in an eerie, sweltering English summer somewhere in the near-future, Anna meets Ava. As Anna grieves her dead daughter, a dying landscape and a future they might have shared, Ava''s mysterious pull swallows her whole. But what does Ava really want? Who are they both, really? And what are they to each other?Braiding climate chaos, lust, politics, poetry and violence, Ava Anna Ada is a contemporary, dystopian fable, which asks us: what if the apocalypse has been and gone, and nobody noticed?''A perverse, dark tale of shifting identities, deceit and manipulation''Financial Times''Shocking and uncompromising... visceral and vibrant; piercingly astute''Miki Berenyi

''Clever, gripping, utterly surprising'' TAMMY COHEN''An absolute scorcher of a mystery'' C.M. EWANNorthern California, end of summer. Fire Hazard Severity Zone: Very High.A mysterious death.On the anniversary of her mother''s death, CEO-in-waiting Robyn Sandoval goes for a morning run. She knows her father - a local fire fighting hero - is desperate to speak to her, to tell her something he wants her to know before she starts her new job leading the corporation that owns most of their Northern Californian town of Destino. But when Robyn arrives, she finds him dead.A devastating fire.Meanwhile, after months of drought, a freak forest fire ignites on the mountain ridge looming over the town. Destino has never burned; its unique position protected by the seemingly insurmountable barrier of the ridge, a favourable wind direction, and a belief long held by the community that they are categorically safe.A life split in two.Robyn is shaken to the core by her father''s death, and her life is shattered in two, the fabric of her reality shorn by the sheer force of her grief.The next time she wakes, everything is different: her father is alive, and there''s no sign of the fire on the ridge. To understand what is happening, she has to confront not only the secrets of her past but both versions of her present. Because back in her world, the fire is spreading and the time to find answers is running out...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION THE WHISPERING DARKReaders love Your Blood, My Bones:?? ''The writing: wowowowowoow!! wow!!!''?? ''This. Book. Was absolutely phenomenal''?? ''I''ve been thinking about it NON-STOP for days''?? ''*screams into the void*''?? ''Blew me away''__________________Wyatt Westlock has one plan for the farmhouse she''s just inherited -- to burn it to the ground. But during her final walkthrough of her childhood home, she makes a shocking discovery in the basement -- Peter, the boy she once considered her best friend, strung up in chains and left for dead.Unbeknownst to Wyatt, Peter has suffered hundreds of ritualistic deaths on her family''s property. Semi-immortal, Peter never remains dead for long, but he can''t really live, either. Not while he''s bound to the farm, locked in a cycle of grisly deaths and painful rebirths. There''s only one way for him to break free. He needs to end the Westlock line.He needs to kill Wyatt.With Wyatt''s parents gone, the spells protecting the property have begun to unravel, and dark, ancient forces gather in the nearby forest. The only way for Wyatt to repair the wards is to work with Peter -- the one person who knows how to harness her volatile magic. But how can she trust a boy who''s sworn an oath to destroy her? When the past turns up to haunt them in the most unexpected way, they are forced to rely on one another to survive, or else tear each other apart.This rich, dark, compelling novel blends horror and romance into a story that will grip you like no other... getting right into your blood, and your bones.

THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A gripping, sinister folktale set in contemporary Cumbria for fans of Sophie Mackintosh, Angela Carter, Daisy Johnson, Margaret Atwood and Julia Armfield ''A new generation of literary horror begins with Lucy Rose''GENEVIEVE JAGGER ''Deliciously dark and shockingly bold. One of my favourite debuts in a long time'' KIRSTY LOGAN''Superbly creepy . . . at heart it''s about dysfunctional family dynamics, female rage and empowerment''FINANCIAL TIMES ''An unforgettable, nightmarish tale. I ate it all up'' ANNA BOGUTSKAYA A FOLK TALE. A HORROR STORY. A LOVE STORY. AN ENCHANTMENT. Margot and Mama have lived by the forest since Margot can remember. When Margot isn''t at school, they spend quiet days together in their cottage, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays, Mama calls them. Mama loves the strays. She feeds them wine, keeps them warm. Then she satisfies her burning appetite by picking apart their bodies. But Mama''s want is stronger than her hunger sometimes, and when a white-toothed stray named Eden turns up in the heart of a snowstorm, little Margot must confront the shifting dynamics of her family, untangle her own desires and make a bid for freedom. With this tender coming-of-age tale, debut novelist Lucy Rose explores how women swallow their anger, desire and animal instincts - and wrings the relationship between mother and daughter until blood drips from it.''Stunning, shocking and surprising at each turn'' BENJAMIN MYERS''A modern Grimm fairytale'' SUSAN BARKER ''Dark, poetic, gothic, folky and full of courage and beauty'' TIM DOWNIE ''Dear reader, I predict you will be as obsessed as me''? MOLLY AITKEN''Lucy Rose can certainly write . . . The Lamb grips all the way to an unexpected denouement'' GUARDIAN

THE UNMISSABLE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING OUTLANDER SERIES - NOW ON AMAZON PRIME!''A series that will keep you turning the pages long into the night'' Rebecca Yarros***** ''If you are new to these books then I envy you, you are in for such a treat''''Epic, magical, and deeply romantic. A true gift to all readers'' Ali Hazelwood***** ''LOVED it!!!''''Adventure. Drama. History. Time travel. Romance. The Outlander series is an epic story that grabs you by the throat and doesn''t let go'' Kristin Hannah***** ''Anyone thinking of reading these! JUST DO IT''''Outlander remains a treasure to be enjoyed and shared'' Ian Rankin____________North Carolina, 1777"All loss is one, and one loss becomes all, a single death the key to the gate that bars memory."Until now, Highlander Jamie Fraser and his wife, Claire have shared the war for American independence as much as they''ve shared their lives. Jamie, always a warrior and now a soldier and an officer, fights the enemy with fire and sword; Claire, once a nurse and now a healer, fights death through every battle and sometimes wins.Nothing can divide them, save dire emergency. And emergency finds each of them bound by blood, by vows and obligations of the heart. To their family, as well as to comrades and each other.Claire''s battles aren''t limited to the battlefield, and she cannot deny an urgent call that only she can answer. Jamie is a reluctant rebel who knows the Americans will win, but he''d rather die than face his illegitimate son across the barrel of a gun.And Claire, with her 20th century knowledge, knows the Americans will win, but she''s not sure what the price will be - and can only hope it won''t be Jamie''s life . . .____________''An utter delight to experience. Open the pages and prepare to be swept away'' Rebecca Ross''A stone-cold classic'' Katherine Arden''An unforgettable, unparalleled love story that will leave you craving more'' Olivie Blake''An enchanting escape for new readers and destined for countless rereads'' Jennifer L. Armentrout

''Powerful'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Gripping'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''High-octane'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Grabs you'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Atmospheric'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Timely'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Alex knows she risks getting fired from her law firm if she takes on another unpaid case, but when she hears Rosa''s desperate voice at the other end of the phone, she knows she has to help: the body of Rosa''s shy teenage sister, Natalia, has been dragged, lifeless, from the Thames. Alex can''t help but think of her own missing little sister. She knows how a lack of answers can eat you alive.Kat has worked hard to become Special Adviser to the Home Secretary, and is eager to finally put the dark and tragic part of her past behind her. But when she discovers a series of cover-ups, she begins to wonder whether her seemingly perfect new boss could be involved. Then she''s shocked to discover a letter that raises worrying questions about a girl found drowned in London... Natalia.There are complex and painful reasons for Alex and Kat not to work together, but when it becomes clear that there are powerful people involved in Natalia''s death, and that other girls are at risk, Alex and Kat must overcome their differences to find answers. Will they save the girls and discover the truth? Or will the high-powered players in this game stop Alex and Kat for good?What your favourite thriller writers are saying about Notes on a Drowning:''It''s excellent - razor sharp writing, a gripping plot and a level of authenticity that comes straight from years of legal experience right at the coal face. Highly recommended'' Harriet Tyce''Fast-paced, topical, sharp and with a heart, I could see Notes on a Drowning played out on screen. Hope Anna Sharpe''s cracking out the next one.'' Sarah Vaughan''Witty and warm'' Adele Parks, Platinum''My kind of thriller: pacy, absorbing and smart, with great characters and brilliant dialogue on every page. I loved it!'' TM Logan''A whip-smart, taut thriller...It zips along like a high-end Netflix drama you can''t help but binge.'' Jane Casey''A whip-smart thriller, and I adored Alex, a clever, funny lawyer who is trying to hold together her career and failing marriage while trying to find out what really happened to her sister. Both gripping and compassionate, I really hope this is a series, and it would be perfect for TV.'' Jo Callaghan''A belter of a book. Shrewd, powerful, and constructed of smoke and mirrors, it''s contemporary thriller writing at its breathless best. Anna Sharpe knows how to weave a tale.'' Helen Fields

''Fantastically tart and readable'' Sarah Waters''An important 20th-century writer who paints a complex relationship between gender and power with wit and sensitivity'' Lauren Elkin''These books are clearly among the very best fiction about the Second World War'' The Sunday Times''One of the most gifted English writers of her generation'' New York TimesAs Rommel advances in wartorn Egypt, the lives of the civilian population come under threat. One such couple are Guy and Harriet Pringle, who have escaped the war in Europe only to find the conflict once more on their doorstep, providing a volatile backdrop to their own personal battles.The civilian world meets the military through the figure of Simon Boulderstone, a young army officer who will witness the tragedy and tension of war on the frontier at first hand.An outstanding author of wartime fiction, Olivia Manning brilliantly evokes here the world of Egypt and the Levant - Syria, Lebanon and Palestine - with perception and subtlety, humour and humanity

An action-packed South Asian epic fantasy featuring necromancers, jinn, and one seriously fearless heroine...Meet Kavithri. Outcast. Underdog. Survivor.Kavi is a Taemu. Her people, once feared berserkers and the spearhead of a continent-spanning invasion, are the dregs of Raayan society. Their spirits crushed. Their swords broken. Their history erased.But Kavi has a dream and a plan. She will do whatever it takes to earn a place at the secretive mage academy, face the Jinn within its walls, and gain the power to rise above her station and drag her people out of the darkness.Except power and knowledge come at a cost, and the world no longer needs a Taemu who can fight. So they will break her. Beat her down to her knees. And make her bleed.But if blood is what they want, Kavi will give them blood. She will give them violence. She will show them a berserker''s fury.And she will make them remember her name.An action-packed and empowering South Asian fantasy epic. An underdog story like no other - Kavithri will remind you of fantasy heroes like Arya Stark and Gideon the Ninth.

HER BOYFRIEND''S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY''S A NIGHTMARE.Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl''s always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he''s chased off the violent thugs who''ve been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend''s debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It''s no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl''s not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family''s secrets. But she''s certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don''t miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family:''Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn''t want it to end.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow what a page turning read!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn''t actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Nommo Award Winner.The Nebula Award Finalist.The World Fantasy Award Finalist.The British Science Fiction Award Nominee.A contemporary fantasy filled with the mythos of Nigeria.Shigidi is the god of nightmares.Once a feared and powerful member of the Yoruba spirit world, these days he haunts people for scraps of power, which he must give up to the executives of the Orisha Spirit Company.Nneoma is a deadly succubus.Fierce, independent and unpredictable, she''s not afraid to take dangerous risks to free herself from the mistakes of her past.Two soulmates. One bid for freedom.To gain the independence they both desire, the two of them are about to embark on a heist that spans both the real world and the spiritual world. But they''ll find far more than they bargained for in the depths of the British Museum . . .A supernatural adventure novel rich in Nigerian mythology, and an eviscerating examination of cultural theft in the real world. This is perfect for fans of P. Djeli Clark, Nnedi Okorafor and Ben Aaronovitch.

THEY''VE FAKED YOUR CHILD''S DEATH. AND IF YOU DON''T GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT, THEY''LL MAKE IT A REALITY.Things have been difficult for Annie since her husband left; her teenage daughter, Isla, has become a ghost of her former self. Annie''s terrified that Isla might do something desperate, and she''ll lose her, too. So when Annie receives a video of herself crying at Isla''s funeral, her blood runs cold.Confused and horrified, Annie races upstairs to check on Isla, who is alive and well. The video has been faked. But who sent it and what do they want?One dark truth soon becomes clear: Annie is the latest in a string of parents being blackmailed, and Isla will be killed if Annie goes to the police or if she fails to give the sender what they want. Annie has a deadly choice: comply with the demands, or try to unmask the dangerous criminal.Your Child Next is a thrilling and unputdownable novel that asks you how far you''d go to protect the ones you love. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Steve Cavanagh.Read what everyone is saying about Your Child Next:''Grips from the very first page and doesn''t let go until the final twist... A captivating, heart-pounding psychological thriller... Will keep you up at night. Highly recommended... I loved it.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Literally couldn''t put it down it was fantastic'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''W.O.W, what a fantastic read. It had me on the edge of my seat and my heart racing... Every parent''s nightmare... Explosive... Highly recommend.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fast-paced, exhilarating and full of hold-your-breath moments.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was holding my breath, cheering them on and yelling at them to run all at the same time... Non-stop action and will have you turning the pages... A rollercoaster of a read.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I got really involved in the story... An absolute page turner.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow!! What a chilling thriller!... Great suspense... fantastic characters, and some crazy twists and turns!... I highly recommend reading this book!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Oh this was so good... So good I read it in one sitting'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What a unique storyline. I really loved it and could not put it down'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An intense, action-packed, edge-of-the-seat thriller'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐