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Bloomsbury presents Cast Away by Francesca De Tores, read by Thoren Ferguson How big must a man’s folly be, that it can cost him the whole of his life? As big as a ship; as big as an island. 1704: Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk has been abandoned by his own shipmates on a remote...

‘A perfect balance of ingenious ideas and intricate execution. Real big picture Sci-fi' – Adrian Tchaikovsky The epic conclusion of the far-future Archimedes Engine duology by legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. For millennia, the Crown Dominion has been at relative peace, with the...

Task List Item No. 1 – Become self-aware . . . A witty tale of robotic murder, rebellion and belonging from the master of science fiction, Service Model is perfect for fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Brilliantly performed by the author, Adrian Tchaikovsky...

‘Gloriously imaginative’ – SFX Magazine Explore EXODUS, a new sci-fi action-adventure, in this epic novel from legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. A fight for freedom among the stars . . . In a past age, humanity fled a dying Earth in massive ark ships. These searched the galaxy to find a...

'It gets faster and more fascinating by the page' – Conn Iggulden, author of Empire An epic coming-of-age fantasy inspired by mythology and the Iron Age, Malice by John Gwynne is the first in The Faithful and the Fallen series. Perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin. Young Corban watches...

Marcus was never a hero... and he never wanted to be. He never wanted a lot of things. He didn't want to go to school for a pointless degree. He didn't want to be an office drone, working nine-to-five to barely make ends meet. Most importantly, he didn't want to play by other people's rules. He wanted to do things his way and live life on his terms. Some people might have called him a criminal, but he called it freedom. Too bad it got him killed. When everything changed, death didn't take like it used to.

The daughter of a bounty hunter. The knight sworn to protect her. And the prophecy that destroys their lives . . . From Veronica Roth, the legendary author of the Divergent series, Seek the Traitor’s Son is a dazzling, epic tale of war, fate and devastating love. Elegy Ahn did not ask for...

Her boat. Her rules. His music. Their hearts . . . From the queen of cosy fantasy and acclaimed author of The Spellshop, Sea of Charms is a delightful fantasy romance about finding your crew, your family, and moreover, finding yourself. Marin has always belonged on the great blue sea. Betrayed...

From the masterful John Gwynne, Valour is the second epic fantasy in the Faithful and the Fallen series, following Malice. The Banished Lands are torn by war, as the army of High King Nathair sweeps the realm challenging all who oppose his holy crusade. Allied with the manipulative Queen Rhin of...

The third in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Ruin by John Gwynne continues the gripping battle of good vs evil. The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his...

The days of peace are over. Empire in Black and Gold is the first instalment in the critically-acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It is a world populated by kinden – species of human that have taken on the characteristics of animals, from spiders and ants...

The fourth in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Wrath by John Gwynne is the breathtaking, pulse-pounding conclusion to an epic series. It’s time to brave the final battle . . . In the Banished Lands, the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has seized the fortress at Drassil, and now...

Im post-revolutionären Ägypten bestimmt das Tor über das Schicksal der Menschen. Ein nicht näher benanntes Land im Nahen Osten: Seit der Niederschlagung der Revolution brauchen die Bürger für jede noch so kleine Kleinigkeit in ihrem Leben die Genehmigung des Staates - sei es für die Überweisung zum Arzt oder für die Erlaubnis, Brot zu kaufen. Um die zu erhalten, müssen sie sich vor einem riesigen Tor anstellen, das angeblich jeden Tag nur einer gewissen Anzahl an Anträgen stattgibt.

‘Everything I look for in fantasy’ – George R. R. Martin Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of dangerous magic and dark secrets that could change the world forever . . . From the author of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare is start of a riveting epic...

The explosive New York Times bestselling dystopian romance from the author of Conform. After a devastating war, they risked everything to rebuild . . . Perfect for fans of romantasy and dystopian fiction where Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games. 'Ariel Sullivan is a writer to watch' – Sarah J...

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake is the runaway TikTok must-listen fantasy novel of the year, read by a full cast of narrators. If you loved Ninth House and A Deadly Education, you’ll love this. Secrets. Betrayal. Seduction. Welcome to the Alexandrian Society. When the world’s best magicians...

‘This is fantasy at its finest’ – Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author The Ragpicker King is the epic, gripping sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The...

Rom im ersten Jahrhundert vor Christus: Auf einem Landgut nahe der Stadt unterwerfen sich zwei Patriziersöhne einem unmenschlich harten Drill. Eines Tages nämlich sollen Gaius Julius Caesar und sein Freund Marcus Brutus unbesiegbare Soldaten und mächtige politische Anführer sein. Doch viel zu früh endet die Ausbildung der beiden Jungen: Aufständische Sklaven verwüsten ihr Zuhause und zwingen sie zur Flucht nach Rom. Doch auch dort finden Gaius und Marcus keinen Frieden, denn sie geraten in ein tödliches Netz aus Intrigen und offenen Machtkämpfen.

Set in the dreamy backwoods of Oregon, Heartsong is a queer, paranormal romance of burning passion and pack loyalty. This is the third book in the Green Creek series. All Robbie Fontaine ever wanted was a place to belong. After the death of his mother, he bounces around from pack to pack...

A dread ritual casts a deadly shadow . . . Blood of the Mantis is the third novel in Adrian Tchaikovsky's richly imagined Shadows of the Apt series, following Dragonfly Falling. Stenwold must rally his allies for battle against the Empire, even as it seeks a dangerous artifact of enormous power...