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The charismatic Great Harlequin, Duruthiel, leads his troupe on a daring raid of an ork settlement. Urging them forth with bold eccentricity, the Red Swan proclaims fate as the guiding hand for the Masque of the Fading Dawn. But as Skyweaver jetbikes invade the night skies, his attempts to overthrow the great warlord become increasingly reckless. It soon becomes apparent that this is more than just another performance for Duruthiel but a battle for honour and freedom.

Herbert George Wells was one of the most prolific and visionary British writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. H. G. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, although he wrote across many genres, including nonfiction. His fiction embraces history, science fiction, horror, satire, fantasy, and social commentary. Wells was also a futurist, foreseeing air travel, tanks (as in “The Land Ironclads” - part of this anthology) space travel, nuclear weapons, and even satellite television.

Magic is the key...but will it save them, or consume them? For Natalia, there is no choice. Trained as a battle mage, she has the potential to be the most powerful spellcaster the family has ever produced. Yet their price is too high. Meanwhile, Athgar's life is about to change forever. On the day his village is burned to the ground, his magical potential is released by the very fire that nearly consumed him. He is driven by revenge until he learns he may not be the only survivor.

Was anyone else alive? With each kilometre travelled, Maggs Espoir is increasingly certain the answer is no. In the aftermath of the outbreak, most people barricaded their homes or fled to somewhere remote. Maggs and her husband, Etienne, went to work, ensuring the electricity supply for Quebec and beyond. When the mushroom clouds rose above Montreal, the lights finally went out, and Maggs and Etienne were separated. In the year since, Maggs hasn’t stopped searching for her husband or given up hope that he’s still alive.

When his uncle is accused of an impossible crime by the wary and weary and ever leery Inspector Wittersham, Anty’s mum sends him to the wilds of Epping Forest to sort out who could have managed to murder the universally disliked taskmaster of a health resort dedicated to the repression and suppression of the best of the seven sins.

After ex-drug dealer Roy Lynch is found hanged in the garage of his country mansion, what at first appears to be a routine suicide soon becomes more insidious—vengeful proof that the wages of sin aren't so great, after all. As the investigation gathers pace, one question vexes the team—who is the young woman who hissed, "I hope you burn in hell" to Lynch's wife as she lay on her death bed?

Like all Anty Boisjoly mysteries, Reckoning at the Riviera Royale is a stand-alone stumper populated with eccentric characters and composed of impossible murder and improbable intrigues, delivered with signature Boisjoly banter, and it’s best enjoyed by those who like a little humor in their whodunnit.

A year and a half after the collapse of civilization, pirates plague the Atlantic, the Saint Lawrence River is a radioactive dead-zone, and the forests of Quebec are succumbing to disease. With insufficient supplies to last until autumn, the survivors in Eastern Canada have no choice but to flee. A final evacuation is planned, to migrate across the breadth of irradiated North America to what they hope will be permanent safety on the Pacific coast.

Finally on their way home, Athgar and Natalia stop in Carlingen, hoping to make their stay short, only to find a realm on the brink of chaos. The king's court is rife with treachery and deceit, while the streets are infested with resentment and turmoil. With the unexpected appearance of an emissary from the family, they discover the Stormwinds are plotting to re-establish their dominance over the Continent. Seeking to leverage Carlingen's increasing instability, the Crown Prince of Ostrova demands land and is willing to do anything to acquire it.

‘Beautifully written and entirely gripping’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘An evocative, haunting literary thriller’ ERIN KELLY 'A terrific spine chiller’ TELEGRAPH 'A sinister tale, beautifully told' THE SUN They thought they’d found their dream home. They were wrong. Maxine has bought a huge...

Discover the stories of some of football's most iconic moments! From the funny to the poignant, this book has been specifically curated with great football stories for children who are just embarking on their journey through this beautiful sport.

In the middle of one of Norfolk’s most brutal winters, a frozen body is discovered on the legendary Stone of Lyng. With Robert Kett out of action, the case falls to DC Kate Savage and DI Pete Porter, and it quickly becomes clear to them that the young man wasn’t just killed—he was sacrificed. And he isn’t alone. Within a week, another dead man is found on one of Norfolk’s ancient stones with the same unthinkable mutilations. Somebody is acting out a ritual, and if Savage and Porter can’t stop them then many more people will die.

Edmund Harkins has gone missing. Few in Bampton liked him, knowing him to be a wife-beater and distinctly unsavory character, so when some hungry pigs unearth his corpse from a shallow grave, there is hardly an outpouring of grief. As bailiff, it is Hugh de Singleton’s duty to bring Edmund’s killer to justice. But where is he to start investigating when almost everyone in the village has a motive? And when everyone is pleased to see the scoundrel dead, who knows how far they might go to help someone get away with murder?

For the alien towani, Earth is a holy site where their Last Prophecy will be fulfilled. They will do anything to protect the planet. Protecting humanity is an optional extra.

Scholar Richard Sabyn, a particularly obnoxious fellow, was believed to have been struck by lightning. However, Master Wycliffe believes otherwise and calls upon Sir Hugh de Singleton for help. Sir Hugh shares Wycliffe’s suspicions and launches a private investigation, learning that it might indeed be possible to make it look as though a man has died from a lightning strike. But who would go to all that effort, and why?

Keeping watch over the Easter Sepulchre, where the Host and crucifix are stored between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, is considered a privilege. So it is shocking when it is discovered that Odo, the priest’s clerk, has abandoned his post. But as the hours pass and Odo is not found, Hugh de Singleton is called upon. It is Hugh that finds the dried blood before the altar, and fear grows for the missing man … Will Hugh be called upon to investigate another murder, or will the man be found hale and hearty? But if so, where has the blood come from?

The first half of this delightful audiobook is packed with stories that will thrill football-loving adults. From epic comebacks to incredible goals, these tales will have you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? You can share them with your children in the second half of the audiobook, where they'll discover their own heartwarming soccer stories.

From the funny to the poignant, this book has been specifically curated with great soccer stories for children who are just embarking on their journey through this beautiful sport. Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or just enjoy a good story, The Most Amazing Soccer Stories—for Kids! is sure to keep both parents and children entertained.

From the funny to the poignant, this book has been specifically curated with great football stories for children who are just embarking on their journey through this beautiful sport. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just enjoy a good story, The Most Amazing Football Stories - for Kids! is sure to keep both parents and children entertained.

Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared whilst researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War.