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Styro: The Snapping Brute (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeTom and Elenna journey to the kingdom of Gwildor - but when they arrive they discover that an old enemy has a deadly plan to seize power over the land and its people. Can our heroes defeat a monstrous clawed lobster Beast? Collect all the books in the thrilling new series of BEAST QUEST by Adam Blade!
Styro the Snapping Brute: Series 16 Book 1 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom and Elenna journey to the kingdom of Gwildor - but when they arrive they discover that an old enemy has a deadly plan to seize power over the land and its people. Can our heroes defeat a monstrous clawed lobster Beast?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Siege of Gwildow series: Styro the Snapping Brute; Ronak the Toxic Terror; Solix the Deadly Swarm; Kanis the Shadow Hound.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Styx the Lurking Terror: Series 28 Book 2 (Beast Quest #1053)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Four brave young would-be heroes have been magicked away to the Netherworld by the Evil Wizard Malvel! Tom and Elenna are on a Quest to rescue the New Adventurers and defeat Malvel's wicked plan. The next Beast they must tackle, Styx, lurks in a murky swamp ... will our heroes find a way to defeat this monstrous reptile?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Netherworld series - don't miss out! Ossiron the Fleshless Killer; Styx the Lurking Terror; Kaptiva the Shrieking Siren and Velakro the Lightning Bird.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.
Styxx (The Dark-Hunter World #24)
by Sherrilyn KenyonThe most highly-anticipated novel in the Dark-Hunter series since Acheron is here - the unforgettable story of Styxx, Acheron's twin brother and one of the most powerful beings on earthJust when you thought Doomsday was over . . .Centuries ago Acheron saved the human race by imprisoning an ancient evil bent on absolute destruction. Now that evil has been unleashed and it is out for revenge. Misjudged, condemned, betrayed and abandoned, this is Styxx's only chance to set the record straight. He hasn't always been on his brother's side but now he could prove his loyalty . . . if he's willing to trade his life and future for Acheron's. When allegiances are skewed and no one can be trusted, not even yourself, how do you find a way back from the darkness that threatens to consume the entire world - one that may soon devour your very soul?
Subject Twenty-One (Tomorrow's Ancestors #1)
by A.E. WarrenWhat if our future lies 40,000 years in our past? Subject Twenty-One is an astonishing debut novel in which a young woman's refusal to accept the status quo opens her eyes to the lies her society is built on.Elise's world is forever changed when she is given the opportunity of a lifetime - to work at the Museum of Evolution and be a Companion to the Neanderthal, Subject Twenty-One.As a Sapien, a member of the lowest order of humans, she and others like her are held responsible for the damages inflicted on the world by previous generations. This job may be Elise's only chance to escape a stagnating life in an ostracised and impoverished community.But it doesn't take long for Elise to realise that, away from the familiarity and safety of her home, her own secrets are much harder to conceal. And the longer she stays the more she comes to realise that little separates her from the exhibits . . . and a cage of her own.
Submission
by Michel HouellebecqAs the 2022 French Presidential election looms, two candidates emerge as favourites: Marine Le Pen of the Front National, and the charismatic Muhammed Ben Abbes of the growing Muslim Fraternity. Forming a controversial alliance with the political left to block the Front National’s alarming ascendency, Ben Abbes sweeps to power, and overnight the country is transformed. This proves to be the death knell of French secularism, as Islamic law comes into force: women are veiled, polygamy is encouraged and, for our narrator François – misanthropic, middle-aged and alienated – life is set on a new course. Submission is a devastating satire, comic and melancholy by turns, and a profound meditation on faith and meaning in Western society.
Subspace Encounter (Gateway Essentials #2)
by E.E. 'Doc' SmithBursting right through the four-dimensional travel zone of subspace, Tellurian psiontists make an amazing discovery on the other side. Beyond the bounds of subspace, a parallel universe is cruelly ruled by a violent, murderous empire, the Justiciate, where psiontists are ruthlessly hunted down and fed to giant eagles.And within the Justiciate are lodged spies and traitors, dedicated to its overthrow - evil agents of the proud Garshan 'master race'.The arrival of the psiontists from Tellus triggers off a truly spectacular space adventure...
Subspace Explorers
by E.E. 'Doc' SmithAll the creative energies of the West have been directed into space exploration and development - dozens of new worlds are being opened up. Left behind on Earth are the sluggish remnants of former greatness. But in the East, a mighty dictatorship has arisen - a single absolute monarch rules: The Nameless One of the East. What follows is a raging conflict, on Earth and in space - conflict as only master pulp storyteller E.E. "Doc" Smith can write it.
The Substitute Bride: The Substitute Bride The Gladiator (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser.)
by Janet DeanFleeing an arranged marriage, debutante Elizabeth Manning exchanges places with a mail-order bride bound for New Harmony, Iowa. Life on the frontier can't be worse than forced wedlock to pay her father's gambling debts.
The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials 2 (His Dark Materials #2)
by Philip PullmanThe second instalment in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, join Lyra as her terrifying journey continues. -----She had asked: What is he? A friend or an enemy?The alethiometer answered: He is a murderer.When she saw the answer, she relaxed at once.Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted otherworld – Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Spectres stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: twelve-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm.On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will uncover a deadly secret: an object of extraordinary and devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat – and the shattering truth of their own destiny.
The Subtle Knife (PDF)
by Philip PullmanWill has just killed a man. He's on the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds. . .
The Subtle Knife: The Graphic Novel (His Dark Materials)
by Philip PullmanEnter the remarkable world of His Dark Materials like never before with this stunning, full-colour graphic novel.Lyra has stepped into a brand-new world. Will has just killed a man.Their paths cross in Cittàgazze. In a city haunted by soul-eating Spectres, troops of angels and vengeful witches, they find in each other a welcome ally.Both are hoping to find something in this strange world: Lyra must discover the meaning of Dark Matter, while Will is desperately searching for his missing father.What they find instead is a deadly secret, an object with extraordinary power. Each step of their journey brings them closer to an even bigger threat - and the shattering truth of their own destiny.
Suburban Hell
by Maureen KilmerA Chicago cul-de-sac is about to get a new neighbour...of the demonic kind.After moving from the city to the suburbs, Amy Foster found her place with neighbours Liz, Jess and Melissa. Snarking the elite PTA-mom crowd, the four concoct a plan for a clubhouse for themselves - a 'She Shed' in Liz's backyard, no spouses or kids allowed.The night they christen the space with a ceremonial drink, things begin to change. What they didn't expect was for Liz's home-improvement project to release a demonic force that turns their quiet suburban enclave into something from a nightmare.Cases of haunting activity in the neighbourhood intensify, and Liz begins to act . . . different. Even the calmest moms can't justify the strange burn marks, self-moving dolls and horrible smells that surround her.Together, Amy, Jess, and Melissa must fight back the evil spirit to save Liz and the neighbourhood . . . before the suburbs go completely to hell.What's a little demonic exorcism among friends? 'Massively entertaining and fun as hell!' RACHEL HARRISON 'The pages turn themselves' SAMANTHA DOWNING 'The hell-arious Desperate Housewives novel that dreams are made of' BUZZFEED 'Delightful' RED CARPET CRASH
Successor's Promise: The thrilling fantasy adventure (Book 3 of Millennium's Rule) (Millennium's Rule #3)
by Trudi CanavanInternational No. 1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with the third instalment in the Millennium's Rule series - her most powerful and thrilling adventure yet.Five years have passed since the Rebels confronted the Raen. Five years, in which Qall - the boy Rielle rescued - has grown up among the Travellers, with no memory of the life that was stolen from him. Five years of chaos, barely contained by Baluka and the Restorers. Worlds are at war, some overrun by deadly machines, some drained of magic by power-hungry sorcerers.As Qall comes of age, and Rielle and Tyen's hard-won peace is threatened, their loyalties are tested - and Qall's very existence is at stake. Because Dahli is still determined to restore Valhan to power, and he will stop at nothing to succeed. Escape to a new world. Discover the magic of Trudi Canavan.
Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid Ser. #No. 1)
by Richelle MeadWhen it comes to jobs in hell, being a succubus seems pretty glamorous. A girl can be anything she wants, the wardrobe is killer, and mortal men will do anything just for a touch. Granted, they can often pay with their souls, but why get technical?But Seattle succubus Georgina Kincaid's life is far less exotic. Her boss is a middle-management demon with a thing for John Cusack movies. Her immortal best friends haven't stopped teasing her about the time she shape-shifted into the Demon Goddess getup complete with whip and wings. And she can't have a decent date without the sucking away part of the guy's life. At least there's her day job at a local bookstore - free books; all the white chocolate mochas she can drink; and easy access to bestselling, sexy writer, Seth Mortensen, aka He Whom She Would Give Anything to Touch but Can't.But dreaming about Seth will have to wait. Something wicked is at work in Seattle's demon underground. And for once, all of her hot charms and drop-dead one-liners won't help because Georgina's about to discover there are some creatures out there that both heaven and hell want to deny...
Succubus Dreams: Urban Fantasy (Georgina Kincaid Ser. #No. 3)
by Richelle MeadSome days, a girl just can't catch a break......especially when the girl in question is Georgina Kincaid, a shape-shifting succubus who gets her energy from seducing men. First there's her relationship with gorgeous bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, which is unsatisfying on a number of levels. It's not just that they can't have sex in case Georgina inadvertently kills him (generally a turn-off for most guys). Lately, even spending time together is a challenge. Seth's obsessed with finishing his latest novel, and Georgina's under demonic orders to mentor the new (and surprisingly inept) succubus on the block. Then there are the dreams. Someone, or something, is preying on Georgina at night, draining her energy, and supplying eerie visions of her future. Georgina seeks answers from Dante, a dream interpreter with ties to the underworld, but his flirtatious charm only leaves her more confused-especially as the situation with Seth reaches crisis point. Now Georgina faces a double challenge-rein in her out-of-control love life, and go toe-to-toe with an enemy capable of wreaking serious havoc among mankind. Otherwise, Georgina, and the entire mortal world, may never sleep easy again...
Succubus Heat (Georgina Kincaid Ser. #No. 4)
by Richelle MeadGeorgina Kincaid has been a bad, bad succubus...which should be a good thing. But she's in a foul mood after breaking up with her boyfriend Seth and has been so wicked that über-demon Jerome decides to 'outsource' Georgina to a rival - and have her spy for him in the process.Then Jerome is kidnapped, and all immortals under his control mysteriously lose their powers. With her life-sucking ability gone, Georgina finds herself caught up in a sinister plot. Is she the only one who can stop all Hell breaking loose?
Succubus In The City: Number 1 in series (Succubus #1)
by Nina HarperLily has what looks like the perfect life: a fabulous day job at a fashion magazine; a killer figure she can literally never lose; and a great group of girlfriends who are always there for her. Oh, and she also just-so-happens to be a succubus: an immortal demon who draws her power from other men's pleasure. Although working for the Devil does have it's perks, Lily's realising that serving up bad boys to the fiery pits of Hell is just getting . . .well, lonely. Just once, Lily would like to wake up in the morning to something more than a pile of ashes but, contractually bound to Satan, she will only be released if someone truly loves her.Then the devilishly handsome PI Nathan Coleman enters her life and Lily begins to wonder if he might be the man she's been waiting for. He wants to ask Lily a few questions about a missing man, but suddenly someone - or something - wants Lily and her demon friends dead, and Nathan seems to know more than he'll admit to. Can a sweet-talking mortal and a girl from Hell ever really find true love?
Succubus In New York: Number 2 in series (Succubus #2)
by Nina HarperLove is a tough game when you're in the succubus business - and Lily's been left mourning the departure of her dashing PI, Nathan. But being one of Satan's Chosen has its perks, and she and her stylishly-shod cohorts throw themselves back into soul-collecting with a vengeance - until they realise that someone in the ranks of the Hierarchy of Hell is gunning for their downfall. Meanwhile, Lily's best friend's demon boyfriend is kidnapped, the girls hire Nathan to help find him, and Lily's tropical vacation fling is back on the scene, determined to win her, and the assassins are closing in. Hell ain't all it's cracked up to be, sometimes...
Succubus Nights: Urban Fantasy (Georgina Kincaid Ser. #No. 2)
by Richelle MeadGeorgina Kincaid's job sucks. Literally. Love hurts, and no one knows it better than Georgina Kincaid. If she so much as kisses her new boyfriend, she'll drain his life force. Georgina is a succubus-a demon who draws her power from other men's pleasure. Admittedly, the shapeshifting and immortality perks are terrific, and yes, Georgina did choose to join the ranks of hell centuries ago. But it seems completely unfair that a she-demon whose purpose is seduction can't get hot and heavy with the one mortal who knows and accepts her for who she is. It's not just her personal life that's in chaos. Doug, Georgina's co-worker at a local bookstore, has been exhibiting bizarre behavior, and Georgina suspects that something far more demonic than double espressos is at work. She could use help finding out, but Bastien, an irresistibly charming incubus and her best immortal friend, is preoccupied in the suburbs with corrupting an ultra-conservative talk radio star-and giving Georgina some highly distracting come-hither vibes. Georgina is going to have to work solo on this one-and fast because soon, Doug's life won't be the only one on the line...
Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid Ser. #6)
by Richelle MeadGeorgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations...to Las Vegas.The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina's allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle - and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell's most valuable assets, but if there's any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it - no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won't include the one man she's risking everything for...
Succubus Shadows: Urban Fantasy (Georgina Kincaid Ser. #No. 5)
by Richelle MeadGeorgina Kincaid has formidable powers. Immortality, seduction, shape-shifting into any human form she desires, walking in heels that would cripple mere mortals - all child's play to a succubus like her.Helping to plan her ex-boyfriend's wedding is a different story. Georgina isn't sure which is worse - that Seth is marrying another woman, or that Georgina has to run all over Seattle trying on bridesmaid dresses. Still, there are distractions. Georgina's roommate, Roman, is cluttering her apartment with sexual tension. Then there's Simone, the new succubus in town, who's intent on corrupting Seth. But the real danger lies in the mysterious force that's visiting her thoughts, trying to draw her into a dark, otherworldly realm. Sooner or later, Georgina knows she'll be too weak to resist. And when that happens, she'll discover who she can trust, who she can't...and that Hell is far from the worst place to spend eternity.
Sucker Punch: Anita Blake 27 (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Novels)
by Laurell K. HamiltonAnita Blake, Vampire Hunter, embarks on a race against time in the name of justice. If you love Charlaine Harris and Anne Rice, you won't be able to resist the new novel from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton.'I've never read a writer with a more fertile imagination' Diana GabaldonMy name is Anita Blake and I thought nothing could surprise me. But what if the wrong man is about to be executed?When a fellow U.S. Marshal flies me in on an emergency consult, I know time is running short. Evidence is mounting against a young wereleopard who stands accused of killing his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible.In this tiny Michigan town, the pressure from the cops is escalating, the victim's family want retribution and a warrant of execution is already under way. But something feels off about the murder - the evidence doesn't add up.With the locals up in arms and their fear of supernatural beings growing, I must race to uncover the truth. I cannot let the authorities kill an innocent man. But what if I'm already too late?Readers can't get enough of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, series:'Anita Blake novels are my addiction''Vampires, zombies and guns, oh my!''I have loved every single book in this amazing series, have fallen in love and lust with many characters and desperately hope that there will be more''I am hooked''I couldn't love Anita and her adventures with the supernatural community any more'
The Sudden Appearance of Hope: WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD 2017
by Claire North***WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD 2017******CLAIRE NORTH WAS SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES / PFD YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD***My name is Hope Arden. I am the girl the world forgets.It started when I was sixteen years old. A father forgetting to drive me to school. A mother setting the table for three, not four. A friend who looks at me and sees a stranger.No matter what I do, the words I say, the crimes I commit - you will never remember who I am.That makes my life tricky. It also makes me dangerous . . .The Sudden Appearance of Hope is the tale of a girl no one remembers, yet her story will stay with you for ever.Praise for Claire North:'North's talent shines out' Sunday Times'Little short of a masterpiece' Independent'Poignant and intensely gripping' Guardian'Well-paced, brilliant and balanced' New York Times'Utterly readable, utterly believable and compelling . . . one of the fiction highlights of the decade' Judy Finnigan, Richard and Judy Book ClubAlso by Claire North:The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustTouchThe End of the Day84KThe Gameshouse
Suffolk Ghost Tales
by Kirsty Hartsiotis Cherry WilkinsonSUFFOLK – a peaceful, rural county with big skies, rolling fi elds, unspoilt beaches, quaint towns and villages. But all is not as quiet as it seems. Could that be the eerie clanking of gibbet chains at the crossroads? Did you see a desolate face at an upper window or a spectral white form lurking in the hedgerow? Cats are not always lucky – and beware a north Suffolk Broad in the still, small hours of Midsummer Night . . . Kirsty Hartsiotis and Cherry Wilkinson retell, with spine-chilling freshness, thirty fabulous ghost tales from all corners of this beguiling county. So pull up a chair, stoke the fire and prepare to see its gentle landscape in a new light.