Nine hundred thousand years ago, something wiped out the Amarantin. For the humans now settling the Amarantin homeworld, it's of little more than academic interest, even after the discovery of a long-hidden, almost perfect city and a colossal statue of a winged Amarantin. For brilliant, ruthless scientist Dan Sylveste, it's more than merely intellectual curiosity - and he will stop at nothing to get at the truth. Even if it costs him everything. But the Amarantin were wiped out for a reason, and that danger is closer and greater than even Syveste imagines . . . The original novel in the epic series, Revelation Space was nominated for both the BSFA and Arthur C. Clarke awards. Reynolds' PhD in astronomy and experience with the ESA means that his space operas present hard science spins on intergalactic adventures and have impacted SF for years. 'The stories in the Revelation Space universe are packed with mind-expanding ideas . . . all of which keeps you coming back for more gripping excitement' - Kirkus 'Reynolds's vision of a future dominated by artificial intelligence trembles with the ultimate cold of the dark between the stars' - Publishers Weekly 'Along with Iain M Banks, Reynolds is perhaps the most successful British Space Opera author of his generation' - Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Welcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction

Curl up with the big-hearted and hilarious final instalment in the Rosie Project series about overcoming life's obstacles with a little love and a lot of overthinking THE INTERNATIONAL MILLION COPY BESTSELLER 'Incredibly funny, life-affirming and warm-hearted' HEAT 'A fast-paced enjoyable journey. Genuinely heartwarming' INDEPENDENT 'Hilarity is the order of the day in this joyful read' PRIMA 'A fun and satisfying read' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Laugh out loud' MAIL ON SUNDAY __________ Can you fit in when you were born to stand out? Don Tillman - scientist, husband, father, and world's greatest problem-solver - is facing his toughest task yet. He and his wife Rosie have been told their son, Hudson, needs an autism assessment. Having faced a lifetime of not fitting in, Don fears for his son and decides only he can help. But is the world's greatest problem-solver really who his son needs? After all, who has the problem here . . . Hudson or Don? __________ 'This funny novel tackles tough questions about family and love with a light touch and a big heart' DAILY MAIL MUST READS 'A smart mix of comedy, romance and profound outsider's insights on our society' THE TIMES 'All three of the Rosie novels made me laugh out loud. Ultimately the story is about getting inside the mind and heart of someone a lot of people see as odd, and discovering that he isn't really that different from anybody else' BILL GATES 'Uplifting' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'One of the most original and endearing characters in the literary world' HERALD Join the thousands of readers who have fallen in love with Don and Rosie . . . 'T ouching and funny. There was not a page I turned where I was not rooting for the characters or smiling' 5* Reader Review 'Warm, wonderful and laugh out loud funny. Stays with you long after you have finished' 5* Reader Review 'Wonderful, touching, funny, very romantic. Glorious' 5* Reader Review 'Funny, poignant and original. The best romantic comedy I've read since Bridget Jones' 5* Reader Review 'Utterly, utterly brilliant! Captured my heart' 5* Reader Review 'A truly wonderful, warm-hearted story. Read it, you won't regret it!' 5* Reader Review 'If I could have given this book 6 stars, I would. Brilliant' 5* Reader Review

Classic from the year 2009 in the subject Romance Languages - French Literature, , language: English, abstract: BOOK THIRD. IN THE YEAR 1817*** CHAPTER I. IN THE YEAR 1817*** 1817 is the year which Louis XVIII., with a certain royal assurance which was not wanting in pride, entitled the twenty-second of his reign. It is the year in which M. Bruguiere de Sorsum was celebrated. All the hairdressers' shops, hoping for powder and the return of the royal bird, were besmeared with azure and decked with fleurs-de-lys. It was the candid time at which Count Lynch sat every Sunday as church-warden in the church-warden's pew of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, in his costume of a peer of France, with his red ribbon and his long nose and the majesty of profile peculiar to a man who has performed a brilliant action. The brilliant action performed by M. Lynch was this: being mayor of Bordeaux, on the 12th of March, 1814, he had surrendered the city a little too promptly to M. the Duke d'Angouleme. Hence his peerage. In 1817 fashion swallowed up little boys of from four to six years of age in vast caps of morocco leather with ear-tabs resembling Esquimaux mitres. The French army was dressed in white, after the mode of the Austrian; the regiments were called legions; instead of numbers they bore the names of departments; Napoleon was at St. Helena; and since England refused him green cloth, he was having his old coats turned.[...] *** BOOK FOURTH. TO CONFIDE IS SOMETIMES TO DELIVER INTO A PERSON'S POWER*** CHAPTER I. ONE MOTHER MEETS ANOTHER MOTHER*** There was, at Montfermeil, near Paris, during the first quarter of this century, a sort of cook-shop which no longer exists. This cook-shop was kept by some people named Thenardier, husband and wife. It was situated in Boulanger Lane. Over the door there was a board nailed flat against the wall. Upon this board was painted something which resembled a man carrying another man on his back, the latter wearing the big gilt epaulettes of a general, with large silver stars; red spots represented blood; the rest of the picture consisted of smoke, and probably represented a battle. Below ran this inscription: AT THE SIGN OF SERGEANT OF WATERLOO (Au Sargent de Waterloo).[...]

Classic from the year 2009 in the subject Romance Languages - French Literature, , language: English, abstract: BOOK THIRD. IN THE YEAR 1817*** CHAPTER I. IN THE YEAR 1817*** 1817 is the year which Louis XVIII., with a certain royal assurance which was not wanting in pride, entitled the twenty-second of his reign. It is the year in which M. Bruguiere de Sorsum was celebrated. All the hairdressers' shops, hoping for powder and the return of the royal bird, were besmeared with azure and decked with fleurs-de-lys. It was the candid time at which Count Lynch sat every Sunday as church-warden in the church-warden's pew of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, in his costume of a peer of France, with his red ribbon and his long nose and the majesty of profile peculiar to a man who has performed a brilliant action. The brilliant action performed by M. Lynch was this: being mayor of Bordeaux, on the 12th of March, 1814, he had surrendered the city a little too promptly to M. the Duke d'Angouleme. Hence his peerage. In 1817 fashion swallowed up little boys of from four to six years of age in vast caps of morocco leather with ear-tabs resembling Esquimaux mitres. The French army was dressed in white, after the mode of the Austrian; the regiments were called legions; instead of numbers they bore the names of departments; Napoleon was at St. Helena; and since England refused him green cloth, he was having his old coats turned.[...] *** BOOK FOURTH. TO CONFIDE IS SOMETIMES TO DELIVER INTO A PERSON'S POWER*** CHAPTER I. ONE MOTHER MEETS ANOTHER MOTHER*** There was, at Montfermeil, near Paris, during the first quarter of this century, a sort of cook-shop which no longer exists. This cook-shop was kept by some people named Thenardier, husband and wife. It was situated in Boulanger Lane. Over the door there was a board nailed flat against the wall. Upon this board was painted something which resembled a man carrying another man on his back, the latter wearing the big gilt epaulettes of a general, with large silver stars; red spots represented blood; the rest of the picture consisted of smoke, and probably represented a battle. Below ran this inscription: AT THE SIGN OF SERGEANT OF WATERLOO (Au Sargent de Waterloo).[...]

"A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder When the FBI assembles an elite team to solve high-profile murders, Special Agent Jessie Reach must navigate through treacherous political waters and powerful secrets. Can Jessie solve a xenophobic puzzle to protect an international peace conference and catch the killer in time? HIS OTHER SINS is book #6 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE REACH mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces a brilliant protagonist who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

The thrill of the carnival turns sinister as FBI Agent Hailey Rock tracks a murderer using fairground games as instruments of death. Can she unveil the face behind the funhouse mirror before the carnival leaves town, taking another soul with it? "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder FINDING YOU is book #15 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller SEE HER RUN (a free download) has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews. A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the HAILEY ROCK mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are now available! "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

A bundle of books #9 GIRL NINE: GONE and #10 GIRL TEN: WANTED in Molly Black's Maya Gray FBI Suspense Thriller series! This bundle offers books nine and ten in one convenient audiobook. 12 cold cases. 12 kidnapped women. One diabolical serial killer. In this bestselling suspense thriller, a brilliant FBI agent faces a deadly challenge: decipher the mystery before each one is murdered. FBI Special Agent Maya Gray, 39, has seen it all. She's one of BAU's rising stars and the go-to agent for hard-to-crack serial cases. When she receives a handwritten postcard promising to release 12 kidnapped women if she will solve 12 cold cases, she assumes it's a hoax. Until the note mentions that, among the captives, is her missing sister. Maya, shaken, is forced to take it seriously. The cases she's up against are some of the most difficult the FBI has ever seen. But the terms of his game are simple: If Maya solves a case, he will release one of the girls. And if she fails, he will end a life. In GIRL NINE: GONE (Book #9), Maya realizes that time is running out fast when she discovers new victims of a serial killer left, at each crime scene, with an antique moon dial beside them. This killer must be counting down according to the moon's light. Yet in a shocking twist, nothing is what it seems. And Maya realizes, too late, that she herself may just be the target. In GIRL TEN: WANTED (Book #10), new victims are appearing near bodies of water, and the clue linking them is just out of Maya's reach. When she finally has a realization, a shocking twist leaves her in the crosshairs, and makes her realize she just may be out of time. A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the MAYA GRAY mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. It is a perfect addition for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh or Mary Burton.

Curl up with the big-hearted and hilarious final instalment in the Rosie Project series about overcoming life's obstacles with a little love and a lot of overthinking THE INTERNATIONAL MILLION COPY BESTSELLER 'Incredibly funny, life-affirming and warm-hearted' HEAT 'A fast-paced enjoyable journey. Genuinely heartwarming' INDEPENDENT 'Hilarity is the order of the day in this joyful read' PRIMA 'A fun and satisfying read' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Laugh out loud' MAIL ON SUNDAY __________ Can you fit in when you were born to stand out? Don Tillman - scientist, husband, father, and world's greatest problem-solver - is facing his toughest task yet. He and his wife Rosie have been told their son, Hudson, needs an autism assessment. Having faced a lifetime of not fitting in, Don fears for his son and decides only he can help. But is the world's greatest problem-solver really who his son needs? After all, who has the problem here . . . Hudson or Don? __________ 'This funny novel tackles tough questions about family and love with a light touch and a big heart' DAILY MAIL MUST READS 'A smart mix of comedy, romance and profound outsider's insights on our society' THE TIMES 'All three of the Rosie novels made me laugh out loud. Ultimately the story is about getting inside the mind and heart of someone a lot of people see as odd, and discovering that he isn't really that different from anybody else' BILL GATES 'Uplifting' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'One of the most original and endearing characters in the literary world' HERALD Join the thousands of readers who have fallen in love with Don and Rosie . . . 'T ouching and funny. There was not a page I turned where I was not rooting for the characters or smiling' 5* Reader Review 'Warm, wonderful and laugh out loud funny. Stays with you long after you have finished' 5* Reader Review 'Wonderful, touching, funny, very romantic. Glorious' 5* Reader Review 'Funny, poignant and original. The best romantic comedy I've read since Bridget Jones' 5* Reader Review 'Utterly, utterly brilliant! Captured my heart' 5* Reader Review 'A truly wonderful, warm-hearted story. Read it, you won't regret it!' 5* Reader Review 'If I could have given this book 6 stars, I would. Brilliant' 5* Reader Review

'Brilliant and highly entertaining, this book is essential reading for every leader, regardless of age or experience.' - Admiral William McRaven , author of Make Your Bed -------- What if you could learn how to expect the unexpected? In business, like in life, foresight is crucial for avoiding pitfalls and disaster - and yet it's something we spend nearly no time developing. Retired four-star general Stan McChrystal has lived a life associated with the deadly risks of combat; he has been forced to analyse and prepare for situations he didn't even know were possible. As a business consultant, he has seen how hundreds of individuals and organizations - too often and to great cost - fail to mitigate risk. Why? Because they focus on the probability of something happening instead of the interface through which any and all risks can be managed. In Risk: A User's Guide, McChrystal presents a new system of responding to risk. He lays out ten dimensions of control which we can adjust at any given time, no matter the context: narrative, bias, action, timing, adaptability, communication, technology, diversity, structure and leadership. Drawing on compelling examples ranging from military history to the business world, and offering infinitely practical exercises to improve preparedness, McChrystal illustrates how these ten factors are almost always in effect - and how, by considering them constantly, individuals and organizations can exert mastery over every conceivable sort of risk that they might face. We may not be able to see into the future, but Risk gives us a framework for improving our resistance and building a strong defense against what we know -- and what we don't. -------- 'A brilliant user's guide that demonstrates how managing risk is about how we lead, rather than getting mathematical equations right.' - Annie Duke , bestselling author of Thinking In Bets and How To Decide 'Measured, meticulous, and filled with practical, pragmatic wisdom from both war and peace, McChrystal's clear-eyed, unsentimental guidance cuts to the heart of our precarious existence. A must-read leadership bible.' - James Kerr , bestselling author of Legacy 'An essential playbook on mastering all dimensions of risk. For soldiers, educators, CEOs, entrepreneurs, government leaders, and everyone in between.' - Keith Krach , former Undersecretary of State and CEO of DocuSign

Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the second book in the Wizards series, part of the Discworld novels. ' Clever , engaging and laugh-out-loud funny ' The Times ' Fantasy at its best' 5-star reader review 'Darkness isn't the opposite of light, it is simply its absence . . . what was radiating from the book was the light that lies on the far side of darkness, the light fantastic.' The Discworld is in danger, heading towards a seemingly inevitable collision with a malevolent red star, its magic fading. It needs a hero, and fast. What it doesn't need is Rincewind, an inept and cowardly wizard who is still recovering from the trauma of falling off the edge of the world. Or Twoflower, the well-meaning tourist whose luggage has a mind (and legs) of its own. Which is a shame, because that's all there is . . . The Light Fantastic is the second book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Praise for the Discworld series: '[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday 'Pratchett is a master storyteller ' Guardian 'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone ' Daily Express 'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch ' Masterful and brilliant ' Fantasy & Science Fiction 'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own... he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times 'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph 'Nothing short of magical ' Chicago Tribune 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX '[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive , surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world... There's never been anything quite like it ' Evening Standard

Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! You are cordially invited to fall in love with your favourite new Regency romance novel... 'Worthy of Georgette Heyer...the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp' Julie Caplin 'I don't pretend to know the details of your private life, Miss Fairfax, but you might do better to embrace the fortunate position into which you were born, rather than regret the one that only exists between the covers of a novel' Miss Phoebe Fairfax dreams of being as free as her four brothers. When she discovers she is to be wed to a repugnant earl who is old enough to be her grandfather, she decides to embark on a real adventure... Enter the insufferable - and insufferably gorgeous - Viscount Damerel. A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia Heath Why readers are falling in love with Mismatch of the Season: Enemies to lovers with a Bridgerton style twist! Funny, poignant, inspiring ... it's a must read !'¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fun, witty, engaging and just overall a great read. Five stars'¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved every minute of it, I couldn't put it down '¿¿¿¿¿ Looking for a romantic Regency that take all your blues away? Mismatch of the Season delivers '¿¿¿¿¿ 'A masterpiece of a book ! It was so overwhelmingly good that I couldn't put it down'¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliant example of this genre. What a film this would make! '¿¿¿¿¿ 'Historical enemies to lovers?! Sign me up!' ¿¿¿¿¿ More praise for The Mismatch of the Season: 'The Mismatch of the Season is the perfect cosy read for fans of Bridgerton and Little Women. I devoured it like a thick hot chocolate on a cold winter's night.' Holly Race, author of Midnight's Twins ' Proper Regency goodness in book form , with characters I adore!' Bex Hogan, author of the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy 'This had everything I want from a Regency novel : A lively, rule-breaking heroine and a surly Viscount to bicker with. I raced through it faster than a heroine on a runaway horse.' Andreina Cordani, author of The 12 Days of Murder

Based on a true story, a tale of love and survival against all the odds set in Hong Kong at the start of the Pacific War.Can love conquer all?Spring 1939 - dashing young William Burton and the beautiful Constance Han set sail from London on the same ocean liner to Hong Kong.Connie is intrigued by Will's talent for writing poetry, and as romance blossoms she offers to give him Cantonese lessons to help him with his new job - a cadet in the colonial service.But once in Hong Kong, Connie is constrained by filial duty towards her Eurasian parents, and their wish for her to marry someone from her own background.When war breaks out, Connie and Will find themselves drawn into a wider conflict than their battle against prejudice. Can they survive and achieve a future together? Or will forces beyond their control keep them forever apart?A sweeping tale of love and perseverance, perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies, Fiona Valpy and Ann BennettPreviously published as The Flame Tree'Five stars without a moment's hesitation, highly recommended if you enjoy historical romance.' Reader Review'Wow! Just WOW! What a completely absorbing read... I absolutely lapped up every single word.' Reader Review'It was a real page turner, and so engrossed was I, that I read it in one sitting! A good read!' Reader Review'This is a wonderfully rewarding read with vivid characters and settings. I'd give it more stars if they were available.' Reader Review'A convincing and very moving romance, a fascinating slice of history. Coupled with the most wonderful story-telling, this book delivered everything I could have possibly wanted.' Reader ReviewPRAISE FOR SIOBHAN DAIKO'Reading Siobhan's Daughters of Tuscany was like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva'... wonderfully fast-paced and readable... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to be transported to a different place and time and wants a thoroughly absorbing read, Ann Bennett'A fantastic story, so evocative of both time and place,' Jo Bartlett

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. “I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.” Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edge of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root—its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the Emperor’s favor and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs—including the Death Star project—the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it’s not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there’s more behind his royal command than either man suspects. In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic and Commander Mitth’raw’nuruodo; officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance—neither remotely aware of what his future held in store. Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged—by a test of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and by an enemy that threatens even their combined might. Praise for Thrawn: Alliances “It’s a science fiction beach read in the best way, brisk and amusing, with some cool additions to the Star Wars galaxy.” —Den of Geek “Like all of Zahn’s novels set in a galaxy far, far away, it’s an essential read for anyone looking for an artistically done adventure.” —CNET

Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! You are cordially invited to fall in love with your favourite new Regency romance novel... 'Worthy of Georgette Heyer...the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp' Julie Caplin 'I don't pretend to know the details of your private life, Miss Fairfax, but you might do better to embrace the fortunate position into which you were born, rather than regret the one that only exists between the covers of a novel' Miss Phoebe Fairfax dreams of being as free as her four brothers. When she discovers she is to be wed to a repugnant earl who is old enough to be her grandfather, she decides to embark on a real adventure... Enter the insufferable - and insufferably gorgeous - Viscount Damerel. A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia Heath Why readers are falling in love with Mismatch of the Season: Enemies to lovers with a Bridgerton style twist! Funny, poignant, inspiring ... it's a must read !'¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fun, witty, engaging and just overall a great read. Five stars'¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved every minute of it, I couldn't put it down '¿¿¿¿¿ Looking for a romantic Regency that take all your blues away? Mismatch of the Season delivers '¿¿¿¿¿ 'A masterpiece of a book ! It was so overwhelmingly good that I couldn't put it down'¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliant example of this genre. What a film this would make! '¿¿¿¿¿ 'Historical enemies to lovers?! Sign me up!' ¿¿¿¿¿ More praise for The Mismatch of the Season: 'The Mismatch of the Season is the perfect cosy read for fans of Bridgerton and Little Women. I devoured it like a thick hot chocolate on a cold winter's night.' Holly Race, author of Midnight's Twins ' Proper Regency goodness in book form , with characters I adore!' Bex Hogan, author of the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy 'This had everything I want from a Regency novel : A lively, rule-breaking heroine and a surly Viscount to bicker with. I raced through it faster than a heroine on a runaway horse.' Andreina Cordani, author of The 12 Days of Murder

"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing" Sunday Times The fabulous picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness and is now in accessible early-reader format, with extra-clear font and layout to support those gaining confidence in reading. The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can’t wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don’t have to be big to be brave, and baddies don’t always win. This early reader edition has extra-clear font and layout making it acessible for those gaining confidence in reading Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Highway Rat - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day. More praise for The Baddies: '[The Baddies] is every bit as charming and wonderful and funny as you'd imagine' Nihal Arthanyake, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A mean ghost, witch and troll try, yet hilariously fail, to frighten a girl in this brilliant new tale from the superstar picture book duo' The Bookseller 'Keeps little ones grinning and guffawing from the first colour-soaked page to the last hilarious line of this fresh, funny and exuberant rhyming story ... With Donaldson's heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfectly created for reading aloud, and Scheffler's stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children's reading heaven!' Lancashire Evening Post

There are so many tennis books in 2026, but out of all of them, THIS is the one to read' 'I devoured this book, for fans of Heated Rivalry this is the perfect next read for you' 'Heated Rivalry meets Alcaraz x Sinner fanfiction meets literary genius . . . In Your Court is near perfection' Discover the sweetest and steamiest tennis romance sensation of the summer - perfect for fans of Rachel Reid, The Open Era and Challengers . . . 'A charming sports romance that will keep you captivated' C. S. Pacat 'Deliriously good' Freya Marske Australian Matteo Russo is the first and only openly gay tennis pro. He was once a brilliant junior with a bright future, until a freak accident derailed his career. Now, he's fed up, struggling to qualify for tournaments and not sure he can afford dinner tonight. So, after losing to the rich, arrogant, American superstar Miles Callahan, Mat dares his old rival to prove he's earned his success. Travel to Wimbledon on a tight budget - no support team, no coach, no fancy hotel. He didn't expect Miles to accept. But now the American needs a hitting partner, and someone to explain laundromats, and what began as a challenge suddenly becomes a searing and secretive off-court fling. Mat should be focusing on his career, not falling for a glamorous star, yet Miles believes in his game in a way Mat hasn't since his accident. And he's soon playing better than ever. But as a rematch looms, it becomes clear why love and tennis just don't mix. Someone always has to lose . . . Sweet, supportive relationship Spice before 20% Truckloads of banter Freak 4 freak Very little actual tennis That wet shirt scene (IYKYK) 'If you love sports romance, put this at the top of your TBR. It's an absolute grand slam!' 'WHAT AN INCREDIBLE READ!!! Right alongside some of the genre's greats' 'Kit Haley, you've made me a fan of tennis

While Morgan Stark, a brilliant doctor, trains to become an FBI agent, he is needed urgently: a new serial killer is targeting young women, leaving medical clues that only Morgan can decipher. But with a diabolical killer on a spree, is Morgan in over his head? "A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!" —Reader review for Only Murder TOO CLOSE is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, which begins with TOO LATE (book #1). Morgan Stark is a renowned surgeon, acclaimed by his colleagues for his brilliance as a diagnostician. But when his close friend and protégé resident is murdered, Morgan feels compelled to help the FBI decipher the trail of medical clues and bring the killer to justice. FBI Special Agent Danielle Hernandez, 28, a rising star in the BAU, equally esteemed by her colleagues for her brilliance and determination, is not used to turning to a doctor for help in solving crimes. This unlikely partnership, though, may just surprise them both. A string of women are found murdered, and Morgan feels certain that they share a similar medical history. But with medical records lost or sealed for privacy, will his assumptions lead him down the right road? Or will he make a mistake, and fail to save the next victim in time? A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the MORGAN STARK mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Book #3 in the series—TOO FAR GONE—is now also available. "I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn't guess the culprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!" —Reader review for Only Murder "This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens next!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!" —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more." —Reader review for SEE HER RUN "I can't say enough about this author! How about 'out of this world'! This author is going to go far!" —Reader review for ONLY MURDER "I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT "This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more." —Reader review for NO WAY OUT

'A brutal and thrilling page-turner' The Sun 'Compelling' Heat 'The best pure mystery plot of the year' Morning Star 'Gleefully gory and witty, with a terrific sense of place' Sunday Mirror ______________________ After The Puppet Show, a new storm is coming . . . Jared Keaton, chef to the stars. Charming. Charismatic. Psychopath . . . He's currently serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of his daughter, Elizabeth. Her body was never found and Keaton was convicted largely on the testimony of Detective Sergeant Washington Poe. So when a young woman staggers into a remote police station with irrefutable evidence that she is Elizabeth Keaton, Poe finds himself on the wrong end of an investigation, one that could cost him much more than his career. Helped by the only person he trusts, the brilliant but socially awkward Tilly Bradshaw, Poe races to answer the only question that matters: how can someone be both dead and alive at the same time? And then Elizabeth goes missing again - and all paths of investigation lead back to Poe. The gripping new thriller in the Washington Poe series from M. W. Craven, winner of the CWA Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel of 2019. *Longlisted for the Crime Writers Association Gold Dagger 2020* Praise for MIKE CRAVEN 'Dark, sharp and compelling' PETER JAMES 'Fantastic' MARTINA COLE 'Britain's answer to Harry Bosch' MATT HILTON 'A powerful thriller from an explosive new talent' DAVID MARK ' Truly mind-blowing' A. A. Dhand ' A book that shines with tension, wit and invention' William Shaw 'Washington Poe - a rising giant in detective fiction' Alison Bruce ' A twisty thriller with a killer plot Ed James 'I loved this book!' Jo Jakeman 'One of the best British crime novels I've read in a long time . . . Simply an unputdownable page-turner ' Nick Oldham ' Grabs you from the very first page. A dark and brilliantly twisted crime thriller ' Colin Falconer ' Dark and twisted in all the right places' Robert Scragg 'In Tilly and Poe, MW Craven has created a stand-out duo who are two of the most compelling characters in crime fiction in recent years' Fiona Cummins ' Dark, thrilling and unputdownable ' Victoria Selman

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. “I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.” Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edge of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root—its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the Emperor’s favor and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs—including the Death Star project—the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it’s not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there’s more behind his royal command than either man suspects. In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic and Commander Mitth’raw’nuruodo; officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown . . . and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance—neither remotely aware of what his future held in store. Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged—by a test of their allegiance to the Empire . . . and by an enemy that threatens even their combined might. Praise for Thrawn: Alliances “It’s a science fiction beach read in the best way, brisk and amusing, with some cool additions to the Star Wars galaxy.” —Den of Geek “Like all of Zahn’s novels set in a galaxy far, far away, it’s an essential read for anyone looking for an artistically done adventure.” —CNET

The thrilling conclusion to The Kindom Trilogy that began with the Philip K. Dick Award-winning These Burning Stars, the epic space opera novel about revenge, power and the price of legacy. Violence has erupted across the Treble. The colony that Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks have fought to protect is now woefully compromised, and its people, unwilling to submit to tyranny once more, face a brutal fight for their lives and freedom. In the midst of upheaval and rebellion, new enemies arise from every corner, including a familiar player who won't let power slip through his fingers again. Not when he has every Kindom Hand under his heel. And whether he will be as bloody minded as his predecessors remains to be seen. As the quiet ones launch their attack and all hope seems lost, Cleric Chono must turn to unlikely allies to fight a final battle for peace. But one crucial question remains: where is Six? Five-star reader reviews I don't think I will ever find the right words to talk about how much I loved this book and overall this series . . . It was so freaking good. The last 30% I did not move from my seat and kept my hand over my mouth, completely freaking riveted' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliant end to a fantastic trilogy' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Flawless. . . It stands as the best quality science fiction ever written, rivalling the works of Ursula Le Guin and James S. A. Corey' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An absolutely fantastic end to one of the best new science fiction series in recent history' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The best ending to a sci-fi series I've seen in a long time' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Final rating? ¿¿¿¿¿ without hesitation. A must-read for fans of Ann Leckie' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This Brutal Moon is the PERFECT ending to a fantastic trilogy! . . . a WILD ride! From the first page until the last, it keeps you in a choke hold. There were many nights I was up late, just to finish a chapter. PRE-ORDER AND READ THIS BOOK!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿