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Threshold
by Rob DoyleRob has spent most of his confusing adult life wandering, writing, and imbibing literature and narcotics in equally vast doses. Now, stranded between reckless youth and middle age, between exaltation and despair, his travels have acquired a de facto purpose: the immemorial quest for transcendent meaning. On a lurid pilgrimage for cheap thrills and universal truth, Doyle's narrator takes us from the menacing peripheries of Paris to the drug-fuelled clubland of Berlin, from art festivals to sun-kissed islands, through metaphysical awakenings in Asia and the brink of destruction in Europe, into the shattering revelations brought on by the psychedelic DMT. A dazzling, intimate, and profound celebration of art and ageing, sex and desire, the limits of thought and the extremes of sensation, Threshold confirms Doyle as one of the most original writers in contemporary literature.
Threshold
by Rob Doyle"Threshold, or, how I learned to stop worrying (about what sort of novel this is) and love the narrator, whose brilliance and humor on drugs and literature, sex and boredom and death, leave me in awe." -Rachel Kushner"Fearless and challenging, inventive and compulsive, unique and utterly heartfelt." -John Boyne“Daring and deranged, endlessly entertaining, furiously funny.” -Geoff Dyer“Playful, potent, lurid, moving, and fearless.” -Lisa McInerney“[A] modern day odyssey.” -Teddy Wayne“A Pilgrim's Progress for our time.” -Mike McCormack“A thrilling mutation . . . [Doyle's] is a journey you don't want to miss.” -Chris PowerAn uninhibited portrait of the artist as a perpetual drifter and truth-seeker--a funny, profound, compulsive read that's like traveling with your wildest and most philosophical friend.The narrator of Rob Doyle's Threshold has spent the last two decades traveling, writing, and imbibing drugs and literature in equal measure, funded by brief periods of employment or “on the dole” in Dublin. Now, stranded between reckless youth and middle age, his travels to far-flung places have acquired a de facto purpose: to aid the contemporary artist's search for universal truth. Following Doyle from Buddhism to the brink of madness, Threshold immerses us in the club-drug communalism of the Berlin underworld, the graves of myth-chasing artists in Paris, and the shattering and world-rebuilding revelations brought on by the psychedelic DMT, the so-called “spirit molecule.” Exulting in the rootlessness of the wanderer, Doyle exists in a lineage of writer-characters-W. G. Sebald, Ben Lerner, Maggie Nelson, and Rachel Cusk-deftly and subversively exploring forms between theory and autobiography. Insightful and provocative, Threshold is a darkly funny, genuinely optimistic, compulsively readable celebration of perception and desire, of what is here and what is beyond our comprehension.
Tiger Heart
by Penny ChrimesOne magical friendship. One roaring adventure.The magical tale of a bold young chimney sweep and a remarkable tiger, a dangerously hypnotic ruby and a mystical land found across an ocean and through a storm. Perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars and Pax.Fly never meant to end up in a cage with a man-eating tiger. And though she's sure she's no princess, when the tiger addresses her as 'your majesty', she can't help but vow to free him and return him home. But the bird-filled jungles and cloud-topped mountains of the tiger's homeland are an ocean away. And not everyone wants the tiger - or Fly - to get there alive.With dark and dangerous forces working against them, will Fly be able to fulfil her promise and maybe - just maybe - become the queen her tiger knows her to be?
To Be a Man: 'One of America's most important novelists' (New York Times)
by Nicole KraussAn electrifying short story collection from 'one of America's most important novelists' (New York Times); the twice Orange Prize-shortlisted author of the bestselling The History of Love 'One of our most formidable talents in fiction' ESQUIRE'Krauss's writing is as lyrical as ever' FINANCIAL TIMESDeftly weaving from one end of life to another – from ageing parents to newborn babies, from a young girl's coming-of-age to an old woman's unexpected delivery of a strange new second youth, from mystery and wonder at a life at its close or at a future waiting to unfold, Nicole Krauss's stories illuminate the moments in the lives of women in which the forces of sex, power and violence collide.With sons and lovers, seducers and friends, husbands lost and regained, or husbands who were never husbands at all, how many men does can a woman's lifetime hold? What does it mean to be a man and a woman together; or a man and a woman, once together and now apart?Beautiful, taut and dark, spinning across the world, from Switzerland, Japan and New York to Tel Aviv, Los Angeles and South America, To Be a Man delves with originality and timeliness into questions of masculinity and violence, regret and regeneration, control and desire; and shines a fierce, unwavering light onto men and women, and into the uncharted gulfs that lie between them.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
by Christopher PaoliniTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini.Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds Now she’s awakened a nightmare During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human.While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope . . . Praise for Christopher Paolini and his work: 'Christopher Paolini is a true rarity' – Washington Post'An authentic work of great talent' – New York Times Book Review'A breathtaking and unheard of success' – USA Today'Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic' – People
The Tower of Fools: From the bestselling author of THE WITCHER series comes a new fantasy! (Hussite Trilogy Ser. #1)
by Andrzej SapkowskiA BRAND NEW EPIC FANTASY from the author behind the worldwide phenomenon the WITCHER Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a doctor, a magician and, according to some, a charlatan.Discovered in bed with the wife of a high-born knight, he must flee his normal life. But his journeys will lead him into a part of Europe which will be overtaken by chaos. Religious tension between Hussite and Catholic countries is threatening to turn into war.Pursued not only by the affronted Stercza brothers, bent on vengeance, but also by the Holy Inquisition, and with strange, mystical forces gathering in the shadows, Reynevan finds himself in the Narrenturm, the Tower of Fools. The Tower is an asylum for the mad, or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. The 'patients' of this institution form a gallery of colourful types including the young Copernicus, proclaiming the truth of his heliocentric solar system.But can Reynevan escape the Tower, and avoid being drawn in to the conflict around him, without losing his own mind?The first in an epic new trilogy set during the vibrantly depicted Hussite Wars by Andrzej Sapkowski, author of the bestselling Witcher series that has become an international phenomenon and inspired a bestselling videogame and Netflix show.Translated by David French, who worked with Sapkowski on six Witcher books.
The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo #5)
by Rick RiordanIt's time to face the final trial . . .The battle for Camp Jupiter is over. New Rome is safe. Tarquin and his army of the undead have been defeated. Somehow Apollo has made it out alive, with a little bit of help from the Hunters of Artemis.But though the battle may have been won, the war is far from over.Now Apollo and Meg must get ready for the final - and, let's face it, probably fatal - adventure. They must face the last emperor, the terrifying Nero, and destroy him once and for all.Can Apollo find his godly form again? Will Meg be able to face up to her troubled past? Destiny awaits . . .
Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture
by Liz GloynWhat is it about ancient monsters that popular culture still finds so enthralling? Why do the monsters of antiquity continue to stride across the modern world? In this book, the first in-depth study of how post-classical societies use the creatures from ancient myth, Liz Gloyn reveals the trends behind how we have used monsters since the 1950s to the present day, and considers why they have remained such a powerful presence in our shared cultural imagination. She presents a new model for interpreting the extraordinary vitality that classical monsters have shown, and their enormous adaptability in finding places to dwell in popular culture without sacrificing their connection to the ancient world. Her argument takes her readers through a comprehensive tour of monsters on film and television, from the much-loved creations of Ray Harryhausen in Clash of the Titans to the monster of the week in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before looking in detail at the afterlives of the Medusa and the Minotaur. She develops a broad theory of the ancient monster and its life after antiquity, investigating its relation to gender, genre and space to offer a bold and novel exploration of what keeps drawing us back to these mythical beasts. From the siren to the centaur, all monster lovers will find something to enjoy in this stimulating and accessible book.
The Traitor Queen: From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood (The Bridge Kingdom #2)
by Danielle L. JensenHER HUSBAND IS IMPRISONED. WHAT WILL SHE RISK TO SAVE HIM? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH'The brilliant writing style, the pure angst and heartache; lust and longing - wow!' 5***** READER REVIEW'This book is EPIC. I'm in love with this series' 5***** READER REVIEW___________Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father.But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows her father is only keeping him alive to lure in his traitorous daughter.Risking her life, Lara returns to free the Bridge Kingdom and its king.But her greatest adversary of all might be the very man she's trying to free.Now Lara must decide who she is fighting for: her kingdom, her husband, or herself . . .___________'So good I didn't want it to end. This book left me crying so hard' 5***** READER REVIEW'Absolutely phenomenal. These characters don't just jump out the page, they leap' 5***** READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingPRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist
The Trials of Koli: The Rampart Trilogy, Book 2 (Rampart trilogy)
by M. R. Carey'ENTHRALLING . . . A JOURNEY AS PERILOUS AS IT IS ENLIGHTENING' Guardian on The Book of KoliThe journey through M. R. Carey's 'immersive, impeccably rendered world' (Kirkus) continues in The Trials of Koli - the second book of the Rampart trilogy.Koli has been cast from his village and into the strange and deadly forest beyond. But he heard a story, once. A story about lost London, and the mysterious tech of the old times that was there. And if Koli can find it, there may be a way for him to redeem himself - by saving what's left of humanity.Praise for the Rampart Trilogy:'THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL BOOK. GRIPPING, ENGAGING . . . I CAN'T RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY ENOUGH' Seanan McGuire'CAPTIVATING' Kirkus'THE BEST THING I'VE READ IN A LONG TIME. I LOVED IT' Joanne Harris'INGENIOUS' Helen Marshall, World Fantasy Award-winning author'DEEPLY ENGAGING' C. A. Fletcher, author of A Boy And His Dog at the End of the World'ASTONISHING STORYTELLING POWER WITH PLAINSPOKEN LANGUAGE, HEARTBREAKING CHOICES, AND SINCERITY LIKE AN ARROW TO THE HEART' LocusLook out for the final novel in the Rampart trilogy: The Fall of Koli
Trouble on Planet Christmas
by Kate SaundersThere's trouble on the planet of Yule-1, the real home of Father Christmas...The Trubshaw family are flown back from Earth to help out! Once again Jake and Sadie are transported to a place where elves and reindeer are their friends and everything is about getting ready for Christmas, the best holiday of the year. Hysterically funny, wonderfully bonkers, it's Christmas like you've never seen it before. With knock-out illustrations throughout from Super Star, Neal Layton.
The Trouble With Peace: Book Two (The Age of Madness #2)
by Joe AbercrombieSecond in the AGE OF MADNESS trilogy, THE TROUBLE WITH PEACE is the next instalment of a series which is revolutionising fantasy . . .Conspiracy. Betrayal. Rebellion.Peace is just another kind of battlefield . . .Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.For heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. But grievances must be nursed, power seized and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye . . . before it kills her.Unrest worms into every layer of society. The Breakers still lurk in the shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while noblemen bicker for their own advantage. Orso struggles to find a safe path through the maze of knives that is politics, only for his enemies, and his debts, to multiply. The old ways are swept aside, and the old leaders with them, but those who would seize the reins of power will find no alliance, no friendship, and no peace, lasts forever.
Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold (Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths #3)
by Stephen FryAN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling' 5***** READER REVIEW________'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice . . .'When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.Watch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.And witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .In Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, TROY will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.________'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through' Daily Telegraph'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and wit' 5***** Reader Review'Hugely successful, graceful' The Times'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any other' 5***** Reader Review'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' The Times Literary Supplement'The characters . . . are brilliantly brought to life' 5***** Reader ReviewPRAISE FOR STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES:'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail'A rollicking good read' Independent
Tuesdays at the Castle Series: A 5-Book Bundle (Tuesdays at the Castle)
by Jessica Day GeorgeDiscover Jessica Day George's bestselling series about a castle that can rebuild itself in this five-book digital bundle!Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays, the Castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the Castle will do next, and no one--other than Celie, that is--takes the time to map out the new additions.New rooms, secret knowledge, magical animals, unknown lands, dangerous wizards, and a magical Ship--there is never a dull moment in Castle Glower. Each book brings new adventures as Celie and her family explore the Castle and learn more about its history and magic than they ever knew possible.This e-book bundle includes the entire series: Tuesdays at the Castle, Wednesdays in the Tower, Thursdays with the Crown, Fridays with the Wizards, and Saturdays at Sea.
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird: The gorgeous new love story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of One Day In December
by Josie Silver'A beautiful, emotional gift' - Jodi Picoult'Gorgeous' - Marian Keyes'Butterfly-inducing, laugh-out-loud funny' - Paige ToonTHE CAPTIVATING NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE DAY IN DECEMBER What if you could live your great love story again? Lydia and Freddie. Freddie and Lydia. They've been together for almost a decade, and Lydia thinks their love is indestructible.But she's wrong. Because on her 27th birthday, Freddie dies in a tragic accident.So now it's just Lydia, and all she wants to do is hide indoors and sob 'til her eyes fall out. But Lydia knows that Freddie would want her to live her life well. So, enlisting the help of his best friend and her sister Elle, she takes her first tentative steps into the world and starts to live - perhaps even to love - again.Then something unbelievable happens, and Lydia gets another chance at her old life with Freddie. But what if there's someone in her new life who wants her to stay?A heart-breaking, uplifting story for fans of PS I Love You and Me Before You, this gorgeously romantic novel will make you laugh, cry and remind you of what a wonderful gift it is to love and to be loved._______________WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE TWO LIVES OF LYDIA BIRD'I read THE TWO LIVES OF LYDIA BIRD in a single sitting ... What a beautiful, emotional gift Josie Silver has given us' Jodi Picoult'Original, emotional and utterly absorbing' Heidi Swain***** 'I LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this book' Netgalley reader'Lydia Bird is a character that will stay with me for a very long time' Emma Cooper'Heartbreakingly beautiful, butterfly-inducing and laugh out loud funny - you've never read a love triangle like this before!' Paige Toon***** 'Anyone who has been through the loss of someone will be able to relate to this. Heartbreaking, heartwarming, bittersweet, emotional... one of the best romantic reads of the year. Josie Silver has done it again and stolen another chunk of my heart' Netgalley reader'Funny and moving and marvellous. Read with a box of tissues and a box of chocolates' Teresa Driscoll***** 'I'm an emotional mess yet again. The story was just so heart felt, emotional and unputdownable and it will stay with me for a long time' Netgalley reader'Josie has done it again! This is heart-breaking, heart-warming, and heart-felt... it broke me to pieces and built me right back up again. Beautiful. Generous. Hopeful' Laura Jane Williams*****'Well she's done it again.. Hooked, loved, adored' Netgalley reader'A brave and clever novel...funny, wise and profoundly comforting' Keith Stuart'Heart-breaking and hopeful - I loved Lydia Bird' Sarah Morgan***** 'Josie slayed me with this emotional and gripping story about love, loss and second chance at life. If you are a fan of 'One Day' or 'P.S. I love you' then you are going to love Miss Silver's new book. It was worth all my time and my tears' Netgalley reader'A moving and thoroughly engaging tale of and love and loss ... Clear your weekend, switch off your phone and prepare to be entertained' Mike Gayle, author of THE MAN I THINK I KNOW
Two Tribes: From the Arthur C. Clarke winner and bestselling author of the Eden Trilogy
by Chris BeckettAs a historian in the bleak, climate-ravaged twenty-third century, it's Zoe's job to record and archive the past, not to recreate it. But when she comes across the diaries of Harry and Michelle, who lived two hundred years ago, she becomes fascinated by the minutiae of their lives and decides to write a novel about them, filling in the gaps with her own imaginings.Harry and Michelle meet just after the Brexit referendum when Harry's car breaks down outside a small town in Norfolk. Despite their different backgrounds, and Michelle having voted Leave while Harry voted Remain, they are drawn to each other and begin a relationship.From her long perspective, the way Zoe sees their world is somewhat different from the way we see it now. Two Tribes becomes a reflection on the way our ideas are shaped by class and social circumstances, and how they change without us even noticing. It explores what divides us and what brings us together. And it asks where we may be headed next.
The Tyrant (Masquerade #3)
by Seth Dickinson‘Makes Game of Thrones look like Jackanory’ Independent on The TraitorThe Tyrant is a sweeping fantasy of empire and intrigue - the third book in Seth Dickinson’s powerful, critically acclaimed fantasy quartet, MasqueradeAfter years of service to the corrupt Imperial Republic of Falcrest, Baru Cormorant finally knows how to destroy it. She’s discovered a deadly, weaponized blood plague. And if she releases it, the epidemic will kill millions . . . not just in Falcrest, but worldwide.As her divided mind turns on itself, Baru's enemies close in. She must choose between genocidal retribution, and a harder path. All she has to do is defeat a conspiracy of kings, spies, and immortals, manipulate the outcome of two great wars, and steal the greatest riches in the world. If Baru triumphs, she can force Falcrest to abandon its colonies and make right its crimes. But does she want a slim chance at justice — or certain revenge?The Tyrant follows The Traitor and The Monster in this extraordinary quartet, and is published as The Tyrant Baru Cormorant in the US.
Uki and the Swamp Spirit (The Five Realms #5)
by Kieran LarwoodFrom bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, Uki and the Swamp Spirit is the fifth title set in the world of Podkin One-Ear.Uki had the sensation of a sickly green light, spreading out through the networks of water. Of tendrils connecting all the creatures of the marsh in a web . . . Linking itself so it could poison it all and destroy it.Uki and his friends have two more spirits to find and capture. After defeating Valkus, they make for Clarice, who is spreading disease through the swamps. Can Uki and his friends outwit him - all whilst they themselves are being chased by the Endwatch and Jori's clan of assassins?'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson'One of my sons very favourite authors.' Romesh Ranganathan'Superb.' Max Porter'It's jolly good fun ... expect sequels to breed like... well, rabbits.' SFX on The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
The Ultimate Battle: The Ultimate Battle (Beast Quest: New Blood)
by Adam BladeMeet three new heroes with the power to tame the Beasts! Amy, Charlie and Sam - three children from our world - are bound by a powerful legacy. They are descendants of the Guardians of Avantia, an elite group of heroes trained by Tom - the star of Beast Quest. Now the time has come for a new generation to fulfil its destiny ...In book 4, The Ultimate Battle, the children face their greatest challenge yet, as their Quest transports them magically to Avantia, home of their ancestors - the original Guardians. There they meet the legendary Tom and Elenna themselves, but it's not long before a new battle ensues. Their old enemy, Illia Raven, is determined to hatch and control a Beast of her own, and will stop at nothing in her attempts to dominate the world ...Perfect for existing Beast Quest fans and new readers alike, Beast Quest: New Blood is tailor-made to appeal to boys and girls who are hungry for adventure. Join a new generation of heroes as they discover their destiny, and experience the awesome power of the Beasts as never before!
Unicorn Academy: Isla and Buttercup (Unicorn Academy)
by Julie SykesImagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.Isla, her unicorn Buttercup and their friends are determined to find evil Ms Willow before she can drain any more magic into the Frozen Lake. But Valentina is behaving oddly, and it's not just because the head of the academy is her aunt. Does she know something about Ms Willow that the others don't?Have you read the other Unicorn Academy stories?Sophia and RainbowScarlett and BlazeAva and StarIsabel and CloudLayla and DancerOlivia and SnowflakeRosa and CrystalAriana and Whisper Matilda and PearlFreya and HoneyViolet and Twinkle
Unicorn Princesses 10: The Wing Spell (Unicorn Princesses #10)
by Emily BlissThis sweet chapter book series features magical unicorn princesses and the human girl who befriends them.Welcome to an enchanted land ruled by unicorn princesses! Cressida Jenkins, a unicorn-obsessed girl who is sure that unicorns are real, is invited to visit, and readers will be thrilled to journey to the Rainbow Realm along with her! In each story, Cressida is called to help a unicorn princess and her sisters in a magical adventure.Princess Feather has just returned from her latest adventure, and Princess Flash wants nothing more to join her sister on her next trip. Ernest the wizard lizard creates a magical pair of wings for Flash, and the princesses invite Cressida to come with them to a new realm. But once there, Ernest's spell goes wrong and creates chaos, and Cressida will have to use all her wits to solve the problem before she can return home.
Unicorn Princesses 9: The Moonbeams (Unicorn Princesses #9)
by Emily BlissThis sweet chapter book series features magical unicorn princesses and the human girl who befriends them.Welcome to an enchanted land ruled by unicorn princesses! Cressida Jenkins, a unicorn-obsessed girl who is sure that unicorns are real, is invited to visit, and readers will be thrilled to journey to the Rainbow Realm along with her! In each story, Cressida is called to help a unicorn princess and her sisters in a magical adventure.Princess Sunbeam and Princess Moon have started a show choir with the creatures who live in the Rainbow Realm. They're so excited about their first performance, and it wouldn't be complete without their human friend Cressida in the audience. But Ernest the wizard lizard cast an errant spell that could ruin everything. Can Cressida and her unicorn friends find a way for the show to go on?
The Unspoken Name (The Serpent Gates #1)
by A. K. Larkwood'An astounding debut . . . unlike anything I've read before' - Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the WyldDoes she owe her life to those planning her death . . .Csorwe was raised by a death cult steeped in old magic. And on her fourteenth birthday, she’ll be sacrificed to their god. But as she waits for the end, she’s offered a chance to escape her fate. A sorcerer wants her as his assistant, sword-hand and assassin. As this involves her not dying that day, she accepts. Csorwe spends years living on a knife-edge, helping her master hunt an artefact which could change many worlds. Then comes the day she's been dreading. They encounter Csorwe’s old cult – seeking the same magical object – and Csorwe is forced to reckon with her past. She also meets Shuthmili, the war-mage who’ll change her future.If she’s to survive, Csorwe must evade her enemies, claim the artefact and stop the death cult once and for all. As she plunges from one danger to the next, the hunt is on . . .The Unspoken Name by A. K. Larkwood is the incredible first book in The Unspoken Name duology.
The Unwilling (The\barrier Lands Ser.)
by Kelly BraffetPerfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Robin Hobb and Sarah J. Maas She has no name and no history, but she has a power greater than the Empire has ever known. Thanks to her special gift Judah has enjoyed a privileged life, being raised alongside Gavin, the son and heir to Lord Elban's vast empire. But as they grow Judah comes to realise that while Gavin is being groomed for his future role, she has no true position, and no hope of ever travelling beyond the castle walls. Lord Elban has plans for Judah – for all of them – but to him, she's nothing but a pawn. And he will stop at nothing to get what he wants.But he's not the only one with plans. Outside the castle wall – in the starving, desperate city – is a healer with his own secret power and his own plans for the empire . . . and Judah.The girl who started life with no name and no history will soon uncover more to her story than she ever imagined.An epic tale of greed and ambition, cruelty and love, this deeply immersive novel is about bowing to traditions and burning them down. ___________What people are saying about The Unwilling: 'Fantasy at its most sublime' ERIN MORGENSTERN'An epic fantasy novel with ingenious, thrilling twists and turns' KELLY LINK'Brilliantly executed. The Unwilling is about sharing joy, and sensing fear and cruelty, and caring beyond ourselves' VANITY FAIR'Suspenseful: magical, wonderfully written and never predictable . . . An essential addition to the all epic fantasy collections' BOOKLIST
A User's Guide to Make-Believe: An all-too-plausible thriller that will have you gripped
by Jane Alexander‘Terrifying…You may rethink your phone settings after reading’ Christina Dalcher, author of VOXYou create the fantasy. They control your mind.Cassie McAllister worked at Imagen, the tech giant behind the cutting-edge virtual reality experience Make-Believe™, and she got to know the product far too well.Now Cassie has been blocked from Make-Believe and legally gagged by the company. With Imagen holding all the cards and personal and public freedoms at stake, how far will she go to expose their deception?‘A User’s Guide to Make-Believe compels you to enter its world and refuses to let you out. Read it, read it now!’ Helen Sedgwick, author of The Comet SeekersWhat is Make-Believe™? Whatever you want it to be. Ever wanted to fly? Live out your ultimate fantasies? Tell your boss what you think of them? The only limit is you.Cassie McAllister had the perfect job - bringing Make-Believe to life. Now the dream has been shattered, the nightmare has begun…‘A compelling thriller laced with paranoia … While this novel succeeds as entertainment, it is also one to make you think’ The Scotsman