He was perfect. Denim-blue eyes, a dazzling smile. And he hadn’t sent me a picture of his junk. Which is about as rare, these days, as a Dodo. When Sloane met Myles, everything fell into place. He loved a Martini almost as much as she did, shared her passion for four-cheese pizzas, and made her laugh harder than any episode of Friends. She’d found The One at last and she could finally delete Tinder, forgetting all those waste-of-space men she’d never have to date again. But then she finds out that Myles has a secret. A very big one. The fairytale is over. Her heart is blown to smithereens. Drowning her sorrows in Ben & Jerry’s can only get Sloane so far before she has to decide… Can she learn to love herself more than she loved the love of her life? And what if, after everything, she’s got Myles – and his secret – all wrong? No, We Can’t Be Friends is a brilliantly relatable, hilarious and feel-good novel that every woman with a waste-of-space ex HAS to read! If you’re a fan of romantic comedies by Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk, and TV shows like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Jane the Virgin, pick up this laugh-out-loud book – you won’t regret it. Readers totally love No, We Can’t Be Friends: ‘I just adored this book!... It's a life story, honest and relatable, but it is also entertaining and hard to put down… A very relatable story as any of us who have gone through a long-term relationship breakup or a divorce will vouch for, but also very uplifting and heart-warming.’ Reading Tonic, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely everything chick lit should be!... Did I laugh? You betcha! Did my self-esteem feel a bit of a boost? Yup! Do I feel a sense of hope that things will work out okay? Absolutely!... I'd say this book ticked all the right boxes for me... Page-turner!' One Page at a Time, ¿¿¿¿¿ ‘The perfect blend of wit, romance, and poignance.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Bloomsbury presents Cabaret Macabre by Tom Mead, read by Philip Battley. 'Cabaret Macabre really had it all... The twisted and complex puzzle totally foxed me, and although I hate to admit it, I really didn't have a clue whodunnit! Entertaining and fiendishly clever.' Joy Ellis, #1 bestselling author Sleuth and illusionist Joseph Spector investigates his most complex case yet in this gripping new locked-room murder mystery, set in an English country house just before the Second World War. Hampshire, 1938. Victor Silvius is confined in a private sanatorium after attacking prominent judge Sir Giles Drury. When Sir Giles starts receiving sinister letters, his wife suspects Silvius. Meanwhile, Silvius' sister Caroline is convinced her brother is about to be murdered... by none other than his old nemesis Sir Giles. Caroline seeks the advice of Scotland Yard's Inspector Flint, while the Drurys, eager to avoid a scandal, turn to Joseph Spector. Spector, renowned magician turned sleuth, has an uncanny knack for solving complicated crimes – but this case will test his powers of deduction to their limits. At a snowbound English country house, a body is found is impossible circumstances. Spector and Flint's investigations collide as they find themselves trapped by the snowstorm where anyone could be the next victim – or the killer... What reviewers are saying about Cabaret Macabre: 'An intricately plotted golden age locked room mystery. Inventive and intriguing.' Ambrose Parry 'There are so many intricate layers to this ingenious plot. It truly is the matryoshka of mysteries!' Victoria Dowd 'A twisty-turny, fun and very satisfying mystery.' Alison Moore "Stunning. Magic and murder and cleverness. Protagonist Joseph Spector will put a spell on you." Barbara Nadel, author of the Çetin Ikmen series, recently filmed for Paramount+ as The Turkish Detective 'There are Agatha Christie-like twists aplenty' Michael Dirda, Washington Post Reviews for Tom Mead 'Ingenious' Guardian 'Great fun' The Times 'What more could any fan of classic crime wish for?' Martin Edwards 'A sharply drawn period piece' New York Times 'An intricate "impossible" crime that completely fooled me' Peter Lovesey

When schoolgirls start fainting one after the other at a convent boarding school, old legends twist into new scandals. From irresistible bestselling storyteller Erin Kelly comes the new thriller that will leave you craving to read more. 'Had me hooked from page one. . . a twisty, confounding mystery' JENNIE GODFREY 'Creates a world that pulls you in and won't let go. Deliciously dark and satisfying' JANE FALLON Centuries of tradition are coming to an end at St Cordula's school. Deputy Head, Fiona Fox, is about to preside over a controversial move to save it from ruin. But it's not easy to change things at a school this old. Legend has it that the ghost of fifteenth-century nun, Sister Matilda, will keep St Cordula's safe. But only as long as the words 'GOD FORGIVE ME', scrawled by Matilda on a chapel staircase wall before she fell to her death, are repainted every year. The words have only been allowed to fade once, in 2002. But then, fits of vertigo spread through the pupils, and a second girl fell to her death on the night stairs. Only three people know the truth of what happened on the night of the tragedy. Now the vertigo is back, and Fiona must stem the outbreak before it threatens St Cordula's future, or worse, another girl loses her life. But when one of her pupils begins a dangerous investigation into the past, old secrets start to twist into new scandals... 'Erin Kelly can do no wrong, and in this boarding-school thriller, she does everything right...a complex and beautifully written gothic thriller...I raced through it' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Relentlessly gripping...Original, atmospheric, and deliciously dark' LUCY CLARKE 'Outstanding...as much an insightful novel about female friendship and betrayal as it is a compelling mystery' JANE CASEY 'A stylish and utterly compulsive read from one of my favourite storytellers' RUTH WARE 'I was totally absorbed by the claustrophobia and Gothic dread of St Cordula's... Clever, ingenious and gripping' SABINE DURRANT

Alan Broadbent is one of New Zealand's favorite musical sons and perhaps the most well-known and multi-talented of them all. Many are familiar with his arranging and conducting for Sir Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, Pat Metheny and Michael Bublé. Others may know Broadbent has eceived 8 Grammy nominations and won 2 Grammy Awards for Best Orchestral Arrangement Accompanying a Vocal, one for Natalie Cole and one for Shirley Horn. On Like Minds, Broadbent takes a seat on the piano bench for his third Savant recording with his trio featuring the great bassist Harvie S and the colorful drumming of Billy Mintz. Together these men play with notable clarity and poise, and their performances - even those of familiar standards - are wonderfully tuneful, sometimes whimsical and often moving, with the overall effect always coming across as coolly engaging and totally spontaneous. "I'm averse to playing what I jokingly call big band trio arrangements,' where everybody plays the rhythmic hits," Broadbent explains. "I'll get a big band if I want to do that. For me, for the trio, I want it to change every time." Spontaneous and off-the-cuff these 9 tracks may be but the closer you listen, the more inventive and exquisitely crafted they sound, with the recording showing that, without a doubt, these three superb musicians are of like minds indeed.

THE TOP TEN AMAZON BESTSELLER Everyone's favourite Glaswegian girl is back! After having her heart well and truly broken, Zara Smith is more interested in fun than forever. But she's starting to wonder if she's slept with every (somewhat) eligible bachelor in Glasgow... and if there's such a thing as too much fun?! With competition ramping up in Glasgow, Zara and her friends at Individualise can't pass up an opportunity to promote their aesthetics clinic - especially not when it involves an all-expenses-paid quick getaway to Dubai! It's THE summer destination for the sexy, rich and famous. Cue sun, sand and disastrous flirtations for everyone. But it's okay because once they get back to Glasgow, what happens in Dubai stays in Dubai, right? Warning: this is NOT a romcom. It's dating in the 21st century and Sophie Gravia is about to give you all the toe-curling, cringe-worthy, laugh-out-loud details. Readers are loving What Happens in Dubai! 'Hilarious, filthy and totally relatable' 'I love love loveddd this book. Had me laughing out loud to myself one minute and crying the next' ' I was getting bored reading the same old romantic story lines. This book is real, it's hilarious, and it's the perfect follow on from A Glasgow Kiss!' 'It was THAT good that I read for 8 hours continuously to get it finished, couldn't put it down'

Your dream holiday is just a page away... You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork. Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn't expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling - or maybe even something more - might be just what she needs. Praise for Julie Caplin: 'One unputdownable story' Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde 'An irresistible slice of escapism' Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley 'The descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every reader' Sue Moorcroft 'A gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story - much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne! ' Erin Green 'The perfect summer escape ' Alex Brown ' A delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagne' Teresa F. Morgan ' Oh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countryside' Caroline Roberts 'Julie Caplin always sweeps me away to whatever location her stories are set in...a feast for all the senses with a romance that sparkles like the finest champagne!' Sarah Bennett ' Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romance' Annabel French 'Made me want to pack my entire life into a suitcase and start all over again in a gorgeous setting, with delicious dining, charismatic characters and fabulous friendships and a swoon-worthy french man to die for' Kim Nash 'With an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc , plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!' Kate Frost ' A gorgeous slice of escapism to a beautiful chateau. I loved joining Hattie on her summer escape to a dreamy French chateau with an equally dreamy owner. A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and gorgeous writing' Jessica Redland 'A beautifully romantic read with a fabulous cast of characters, I was totally transported to the delights of a French vineyard in summer alongside Hattie and Luc' Suzanne Snow

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE GRIPPING RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE AT NO 9 'I loved this twisty novel' RICHARD OSMAN 'Clever. Gripping. Terrifically compelling. Kept me glued to the page' SARAH PEARSE 'An unputdownable thriller. Spine-tingling mystery' GRAZIA BOOK CLUB ' A cleverly plotted dark and twisty thriller that will keep you guessing until the end' ALICE FEENEY 'Eerie, spine-tingling. Douglas is a master storyteller. The perfect immersive read' JANICE HALLETT _________ THREE GIRLS MISSING Twenty years ago, Olivia Rutherfood crashed her car while driving home with three friends. When she regained consciousness, she was alone - her friends had vanished. THEY WERE NEVER SEEN AGAIN Now, journalist Jenna Halliday visits the town where it happened, determined to unlock the girls' disappearance. But Olivia won't speak. And as Jenna probes further, the locals grow frightened . . . How many secrets can one small town hide? _________ 'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist, and this is her best wrongfooting yet' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'A chillingly dark plot with a killer twist, I was totally gripped throughout' HEIDI PERKS 'A deliciously dark, captivating and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR 'Clever . . . Adventurous . . . Fans of Douglas's bestseller, The Couple at No 9, will enjoy her particularly lively female characters and twisty plot' DAILY MAIL 'Moody, menacing and gothic . . . A chillingly atmospheric thriller' JP DELANEY 'Spine-chilling . . . A twisty plot and unnerving undertones make this an unforgettable read' CULTUREFLY 'A fabulous book. Brilliantly plotted, heart-wrenchingly emotional, and with a central premise to die for. This delivered by the armful. I loved it!' GYTHA LODGE 'I was hooked from the first page and turned the last with my head reeling at the fiendishly clever ending. Atmospheric, haunting and endlessly surprising, I loved it' EVE CHASE 'Absorbing, atmospheric . . . A tense, spine-chilling mystery' GILLY MACMILLAN READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEARED: 'Totally gripping from start to finish, twists and turns galore' 5***** READER REVIEW 'I was gripped from the very beginning' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Another great keep-you-guessing read from a fabulous author' 5***** READER REVIEW 'It's getting harder and harder for thrillers to shock, but this one hit the mark. Fantastic' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A gripping story which kept me awake last night as I had to finish reading it!' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Masterful' 5***** READER REVIEW Praise for Claire Douglas 'Devotees of domestic noir will love the multiple perspectives and shifts in time that Claire Douglas uses to complicate her nervy narrative' Sunday Times Crime Club 'Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas' Tim Weaver 'A gripping page-turner' Jane Fallon 'Smart and atmospheric' Gillian McAllister 'Spine-chilling' Sunday Times 'Intriguing. Twisting. Surprising. Touching' Dorothy Koomson 'Twisty, nail-biting and utterly absorbing' Louise O'Neill 'Claire is a mistress at weaving the reader into a web of domestic deceit' Jane Corry 'The perfect gripping holiday read' Lesley Pearse 'Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train' Marie Claire

NEW paperback reissue, exclusively featuring... ¿¿ Never seen before **bonus chapter**, only in this paperback copy of the book ¿¿ Exclusive illustrations ¿¿ Inside cover printing ¿¿ Series spine design ¿¿ Updated cover and text design RYAN She's a distraction, that's what she is. I'm the newest Captain of the Devils, Chicago's NBA team, and the last thing I needed this year was for Indy Ivers, my sister's best friend, to move into my apartment. She's messy, emotional, and way too tempting. But when the team's General Manager vocalizes his blatant disapproval of my promotion to Captain, referring to me as an unapproachable lone wolf with no work-life balance, I can't think of a better way to convince him otherwise than pretending to date my outgoing roommate. The only problem? Faking it feels far too natural. Having a fake girlfriend wasn't supposed to be messy but having Indy under my roof and in my bed is complicated, especially when she wants all the romantic parts of life that I could never give her. INDY I never imagined I'd be living with my best friend's brother, NBA superstar Ryan Shay. Even more unbelievable? He needs me to act as his loving girlfriend who's suddenly changed him into a friendly and approachable guy. Because, well . . . he's not. He's controlling of his space and untrusting of others. Our arrangement isn't one-sided, though. I'm in a wedding coming up, one where every one of my childhood friends, including my ex-boyfriend, will be in attendance, and there's no better date than my ex's celebrity hero. Blurred lines make it almost impossible to separate real from fake. Falling for my roommate was never part of the deal, especially when Ryan is quick to remind me that he doesn't believe in love. I'm a romantic and can't help fantasizing that he'll change, but soon enough, I find myself questioning if sharing a roof with my best friend's brother was the right move after all . . . The Right Move is the second book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don't worry if you're new round here, you'll still love it as a standalone! TROPES: ¿¿ Rooomates ¿¿ NBA player ¿¿ Fake-dating ¿¿ Best friend's brother ¿¿ Forced proximity ¿¿ Dual POV ¿¿ Grumpy x sunshine ¿¿ Opposites attract 'Funny, heart-warming, and full of chemistry. This book will have you falling in love' MEGHAN QUINN REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES: 'SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul'¿¿¿¿¿ 'I laughed and cried and swooned'¿¿¿¿¿ 'I can't believe it's over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again'¿¿¿¿¿ 'Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef's kiss*' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest' ¿¿¿¿¿

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'OH MY GOSH... Gripping' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Edge-of-your-seat thriller... Absolutely brilliant' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW... Intense, suspenseful... Heart-breaking' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Because he chose you. Out of thirteen girls. You were the one. The last one.' Lucy Townsend lives a normal life. She has a husband she loves, in-laws she can't stand and she's just found out she's going to be a mother. But Lucy has a dark and dangerous secret. She is not who she says she is. Lucy is not even her real name. Twenty years ago, she escaped something terrible. Something she has tried to put behind her. But someone out there knows all of her secrets and has been biding their time to come back for her; the thirteenth girl, the only one who managed to escape. Lucy was lucky once. But now it's not only her life on the line. Will she be so lucky this time? A totally gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller with twists and turns you just won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Girl A and The Family Upstairs. Readers are gripped by The Thirteenth Girl: ' WOW ... Intense, suspenseful and heart-breaking all in one... I devoured this book, I didn't want to stop reading it ... Twists, betrayals and shocks ... I really enjoyed the ending' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OH MY GOSH ... Gripping ... With twists and unpredictability that had me guessing right up until the end . I loved it.' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Full of twists and leaves you completely gripped ... A definite recommended read' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book was so good, it kept me gripped from beginning to end, the ending was just brilliant ' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wow ... Very exciting psychological, high-octane thriller ' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This is one hell of a novel . There were so many twists and turns that I could not stop reading until I finished. Read this book. It will stay with you for a long time' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wow is the only word to describe this book it is that good ' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' An exciting read that was hard to put down ... Many twists and turns ... Highly recommended read and well worth five (5) stars' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿

Under a cloudless Mediterranean sky, two families wheel their suitcases past swaying palm trees towards their hotel to grab a spot by the pool. But behind the smiles, someone is hiding a terrible secret… I never wanted to come on this trip. I thought the accident had torn us apart forever, but then my mother called out of the blue, wanting to make amends. So here we are, two families on a beautiful island, sipping sangria like nothing ever happened. My parents' oldest friend, Daniel, was invited too - I've never trusted him, and now he brings up my past mistake every chance he gets. And why does his son, Victor, keep disappearing off on his own? Even my brother's here, with his twins. It's amazing to see my nieces playing happily in the pool. After what happened at home, it still hurts me to be around the girls, but more so that my brother doesn't trust me alone with them. Despite everything, it's going surprisingly well - everyone forcing a smile at the dinner table, laughing at the twins' antics - until the night my father is attacked on the beach, left for dead on the sand. As always, all fingers point to me, but this time I know for certain that I'm innocent. And if I'm not guilty, someone else on this holiday is… A unique and totally gripping psychological thriller that will have fans of T.M. Logan and The Girl on the Train racing through the pages late into the night. Read what everyone's saying about After the Accident: 'I was hooked from page 1, line 1 and it only got more gripping from there. This is now my top #1 book for 2020 so far!… A standing ovation for you Kerry Wilkinson!!!!… Get this book. If you have it, read it now! 10 stars!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Everything a psychological thriller ought to be… I was left gasping like a goldfish when I reached the end… I had high grade fever when I read this book… my mind was completely hypnotized by the story. I even forgot to take my medicines. It was that brilliant. All I could say at the end of the book was - MORE PLEASE!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This is absolutely AMAZING!!... There was never a dull moment, I read it every chance that I got. I cannot wait for the rest of the world to indulge in this fantastic novel!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow! This was amazing! I couldn't put it down. Now it's over I'm still thinking about it. Just brilliant… Heart-stoppingly thrilling and fiendishly addictive… one of the best psychological thrillers out there.' Renita D'Silva, 5 stars 'I just loved this book… gripping from the start and very very compulsive… a book I flew through… had me hooked… a fast-paced and brilliant mystery thriller from the brilliant Kerry Wilkinson.' Goodreads Reviewer 'What an intriguing, mind-boggling read!… So clever!… A gripping psychological suspense tale.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Komparatistik, Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft, Note: 1.0, Universität Augsburg, Veranstaltung: Der künstliche Mensch in der Literatur, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Maschine steht im Mittelpunkt des Romans Neuromancer von William Gibson, der zu den einflussreichsten und bekanntesten Werken der literarischen Strömung des sogenannten Cyberpunk gehört. Der Cyberpunk entstand Mitte der 1980er Jahre als ein Subgenre der Science-Fiction-Literatur. Die genaue Definition des Genres ist umstritten, eine Annäherung lässt sich aber über die Etymologie des Begriffes vornehmen: cyber von cybernetics verweist auf eine hochtechnologisierte Welt und die umfassende Durchdringung des menschlichen Daseins durch Computer, also kybernetische Systeme; punk wiederum verweist auf die Gegenkultur der 80er Jahre und deutet die Möglichkeit einer Kritik ebendieser alles beherrschenden Macht des Computers hin. Im Zentrum dieser Arbeit soll die Frage nach der Beziehung von Mensch und Maschine in einer technologisierten Welt stehen, wie sie in Neuromancer dargestellt wird. Diese Fragestellung wird entlang zweier Entwicklungslinien untersucht: zum einen wird die Annäherung des Menschen an die Maschine durch die Technik dargestellt, zum anderen soll umgekehrt gefragt werden, wieweit sich die Maschine dem Menschen annähert. klären. Zum Schluss bleibt die Frage nach den Konsequenzen dieser Entwicklung sowohl für den Menschen als auch für die Maschine zu beantworten. Die Darstellung wird sich eng am Text orientieren und auf weitere Literatur weitgehend verzichten. Der Frage nach der Annäherung des Menschen an die Maschine wird mehr Raum eingeräumt, da sich darüber im Roman deutlich mehr Aussagen finden lassen als zur umgekehrten Fragestellung. Im Hinblick auf die Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Maschine soll die Ambivalenz der technologischen Entwicklung für den Menschen besondere Berücksichtigung finden. Eine solchermaßen kritische Sichtweise deckt sich mit Gibsons eigener Einschätzung: ¿My feelings about technology are totally ambivalent ¿ which seems to me to be the only way to relate to what¿s happening today.¿ Der Begriff der Ambivalenz impliziert nicht unbedingt eine negative Wertung. Dennoch soll in der vorliegenden Arbeit gezeigt werden, dass die zunehmende Annäherung von Mensch und Maschine, wie sie in Neuromancer beschrieben wird, letztlich zu einer pessimistischen Bewertung der Folgen technologischer Entwicklung für den Menschen führt.

THE BRAND-NEW THRILLER FROM THE RICHARD & JUDY PICK AUTHOR AND SIX-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER, THE MIND THAT CREATED ITV'S THE SUSPECT 'One of his best, suspenseful and hard to put down' STEPHEN KING 'Compulsively readable . . . A nail-biter' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'I've never read a Michael Robotham novel I didn't love' VAL MCDERMID Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's brother killed their parents and twin sisters. Since then Cyrus has devoted his life as a forensic psychologist to understanding why people commit terrible crimes. Now Elias is being released from his psychiatric hospital, and Cyrus must decide if he's ready to trust the man who destroyed his childhood. His friend Evie Cormac, who has a gift for knowing when people are lying, isn't so sure. And as they seek the truth behind a double abduction case, past and present collide - with devastating consequences . . . If you love Lying Beside You, don't miss Cyrus and Evie in Good Girl, Bad Girl and When She Was Good. Readers gave Lying Beside You five stars: 'Exceptional, fast paced and totally enthralling' 'Nail-biting, unexpected' 'Evie Cormac and Cyrus Haven are such an intriguing duo' 'A great read for fans of intelligent crime with strong character development' 'The relationship between Cyrus and Evie is mesmerising' 'A cracking story that had me on the edge of my seat' 'A very entertaining read with a clever and complex plot' WHEN YOU ARE MINE was a No.1 fiction bestseller in Australia in June 2021

THE BRAND-NEW THRILLER FROM THE RICHARD & JUDY PICK AUTHOR AND SIX-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER, THE MIND THAT CREATED ITV'S THE SUSPECT 'One of his best, suspenseful and hard to put down' STEPHEN KING 'Compulsively readable . . . A nail-biter' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'I've never read a Michael Robotham novel I didn't love' VAL MCDERMID Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's brother killed their parents and twin sisters. Since then Cyrus has devoted his life as a forensic psychologist to understanding why people commit terrible crimes. Now Elias is being released from his psychiatric hospital, and Cyrus must decide if he's ready to trust the man who destroyed his childhood. His friend Evie Cormac, who has a gift for knowing when people are lying, isn't so sure. And as they seek the truth behind a double abduction case, past and present collide - with devastating consequences . . . If you love Lying Beside You, don't miss Cyrus and Evie in Good Girl, Bad Girl and When She Was Good. Readers gave Lying Beside You five stars: 'Exceptional, fast paced and totally enthralling' 'Nail-biting, unexpected' 'Evie Cormac and Cyrus Haven are such an intriguing duo' 'A great read for fans of intelligent crime with strong character development' 'The relationship between Cyrus and Evie is mesmerising' 'A cracking story that had me on the edge of my seat' 'A very entertaining read with a clever and complex plot' WHEN YOU ARE MINE was a No.1 fiction bestseller in Australia in June 2021

*NOW A HALLMARK ORIGINAL MOVIE - A GREEK RECIPE FOR ROMANCE* Read Abby and Theo's Greek escape... then watch the film! A Greek getaway you won't forget... Abby Dolan is having a very bad day... In twenty-four hours, she's lost her job and her boyfriend. Single and with nothing left to lose, she's headed for a Corfu escape to spend time with her family while she heals her broken heart. Only her mum and sister's estate agency 'Desperately Seeking' is just that, desperate! Instead of the relaxing, sunshine holiday she'd hoped for, Abby finds herself spending her break helping get the business back on its feet. Determined to attract new clients and give her family a second chance at success, she finds the perfect property to sell in Villa Pappas complete with gorgeous gardener, Theo. Perhaps working this summer could be a welcome distraction after all. But Theo has his own secrets and Abby isn't the only thing he wants to take off the market... Praise for Mandy Baggot 'This summer scorcher is the ultimate beach read' HEIDI SWAIN 'Sunshine in story form - I absolutely love Mandy's books' MILLY JOHNSON 'Sizzling, summery and totally delightful. A gorgeous hug-of-a-book about friendship, family, fun and love - the ultimate summer romance' ZARA STONELEY 'A perfect beach read, this one had me hooked!' JENNY HALE 'A lush summery read. Scrumptious sun-kissed romance at its best!' SAMANTHA TONGE

'Julie Kagawa is a strong new voice' The Sunday ExpressWhat if having a chance to save humanity meant becoming what you hate and fear most? To survive in a ruined world, she must embrace the darkness... Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a walled-in city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten. All that drives Allie is her hatred of them - the vampires who keep humans for food. Until the night Allie herself dies... and becomes a vampire. Forced to flee, Allie must pass for human as she joins a ragged group of pilgrims seeking a legend - the cure for the disease that killed off most of civilization and created the rabids, the bloodthirsty creatures who threaten human and vampire alike. And soon Allie will have to decide what - and who - is worth dying for... again. Enter Julie Kagawa's dark and twisted world as an unforgettable dystopian journey begins. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas and Tomi Adeyemi. *********************************************** Readers can't get enough of The Immortal Rules: 'I could not put this book down.' 'a heart wrenching tale of survival' 'totally hooked' 'I loved this book, and would recommend it to nearly everyone!' 'kept me up all night!' 'keeps you enthralled from start to finish' *********************************************** The Blood of Eden series Book One: The Immortal Rules Book Two: The Eternity Cure Book Three: The Forever Song

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Komparatistik, Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft, Note: 1.0, Universität Augsburg, Veranstaltung: Der künstliche Mensch in der Literatur, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Maschine steht im Mittelpunkt des Romans Neuromancer von William Gibson, der zu den einflussreichsten und bekanntesten Werken der literarischen Strömung des sogenannten Cyberpunk gehört. Der Cyberpunk entstand Mitte der 1980er Jahre als ein Subgenre der Science-Fiction-Literatur. Die genaue Definition des Genres ist umstritten, eine Annäherung lässt sich aber über die Etymologie des Begriffes vornehmen: cyber von cybernetics verweist auf eine hochtechnologisierte Welt und die umfassende Durchdringung des menschlichen Daseins durch Computer, also kybernetische Systeme; punk wiederum verweist auf die Gegenkultur der 80er Jahre und deutet die Möglichkeit einer Kritik ebendieser alles beherrschenden Macht des Computers hin. Im Zentrum dieser Arbeit soll die Frage nach der Beziehung von Mensch und Maschine in einer technologisierten Welt stehen, wie sie in Neuromancer dargestellt wird. Diese Fragestellung wird entlang zweier Entwicklungslinien untersucht: zum einen wird die Annäherung des Menschen an die Maschine durch die Technik dargestellt, zum anderen soll umgekehrt gefragt werden, wieweit sich die Maschine dem Menschen annähert. klären. Zum Schluss bleibt die Frage nach den Konsequenzen dieser Entwicklung sowohl für den Menschen als auch für die Maschine zu beantworten. Die Darstellung wird sich eng am Text orientieren und auf weitere Literatur weitgehend verzichten. Der Frage nach der Annäherung des Menschen an die Maschine wird mehr Raum eingeräumt, da sich darüber im Roman deutlich mehr Aussagen finden lassen als zur umgekehrten Fragestellung. Im Hinblick auf die Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Maschine soll die Ambivalenz der technologischen Entwicklung für den Menschen besondere Berücksichtigung finden. Eine solchermaßen kritische Sichtweise deckt sich mit Gibsons eigener Einschätzung: ¿My feelings about technology are totally ambivalent ¿ which seems to me to be the only way to relate to what¿s happening today.¿ Der Begriff der Ambivalenz impliziert nicht unbedingt eine negative Wertung. Dennoch soll in der vorliegenden Arbeit gezeigt werden, dass die zunehmende Annäherung von Mensch und Maschine, wie sie in Neuromancer beschrieben wird, letztlich zu einer pessimistischen Bewertung der Folgen technologischer Entwicklung für den Menschen führt.

*** The White Lotus meets Lucy Foley's The Guest List in this chilling, sun-soaked thriller about three vengeful women, a beautiful island resort, and the darkest of secrets.*** 'A sublime thriller, an absolute scorcher. I loved it! ' - ANDREA MARA, No. 1 bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing ' A whip-smart, fun, and stylish novel - I raced through it. ' GILLIAN McALLISTER, No.1 bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time THE BEST OF FRIENDS CAN MAKE THE WORST OF ENEMIES... Best friends Darcy, Camilla and Kate have just landed in the Maldives for a luxury holiday. They can't wait for ten days of scorching sun, crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches. But against this idyllic backdrop, long-buried secrets come to light one by one, and the darker side of female friendship floats to the surface. After all, when you've known each other forever, you're bound to hold a grudge or two... Which of them will make it back alive - if any? *** READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LAST FRIEND ALIVE! '377 pages of pure brilliance . I held my breath the whole way through - completely hooked and totally binge worthy ! An easy 5 stars from me!!' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review 'This is THE perfect holiday read ' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review 'All I can say is WOW . What a wild ride!' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review 'Secrets and lies abound in this sun-drenched suspense with twists and turns aplenty , a deftly drawn cast and a propulsive and immersive plot. Compelling and entertaining . The Sapphire Island Resort is calling...' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review ' Had me on edge throughout' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review 'A brilliant book, which will make an excellent summer read! ' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review 'Holy cow this did not end at all how I thought . Amazing book!' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review ' Well I wasn't expecting that! The setting was perfect, the plot-building fantastic and the characters all complemented each other perfectly. Bad Tourists is definitely going to be a summer blockbuster .' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review Previously published in hardback as Bad Tourists.