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Leon Alcantara and Max Drake are finding help in the most unlikely of places. A third dragon has manifested, promising Leon untold elemental power. Another specter from Max’s past returns to haunt him, presenting a tempting offer. But everything comes with a price. Perhaps the risk is worth the reward. More anomalies are erupting across Dos Lunas. The boys need all the help they can get against the rogue time mage responsible. The Quartz Spider has finally shown his hand, and only Max and Leon can stop him. But how can they stop the enemy when the enemy is time itself?

When frantic, dishevelled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn't know quite what to make of the situation. The co-creator of a popular cartoon, The Ink Black Heart, Edie is being persecuted by a mysterious online figure who goes by the pseudonym of Anomie. Edie is desperate to uncover Anomie's true identity. Robin decides that the agency can't help with this—and thinks nothing more of it until a few days later, when she reads the shocking news that Edie has been tasered and then murdered in Highgate Cemetery.

Join Marlow on a fascinating and disturbing journey deep into the jungle. Hired to captain an old steamboat, his mission is to follow the trail of an endless river to rescue Kurtz, the company's top trading agent. However, what Marlow discovers on his voyage surpasses any nightmare. In an environment dominated by greed and brutality, Kurtz has lost his mind, crowning himself as a cruel god to the natives. This novel will grip you from the start, forcing you to look into the darkest corners of the human mind.

A sunshiny vampire baroness. A grumpy lady knight. And six reasons to fight for something softer. Baroness Marienne Solmere is all charm, silks, and unending optimism—a vampire with a big heart, a bigger manor, and no idea how to care for children. So naturally, when six traumatized vampire...

My name is Sue O’Malley, and I’ve been keeping it awkward since 1996. Another thing about me? I might be in love with my bodyguard. Leo Mason is all I’ve been able to think about since he broke my heart and left me standing alone on my front porch six months ago.

It is June 1778, and the world seems to be turning upside-down. The British Army is withdrawing from Philadelphia, with George Washington in pursuit, and for the first time, it looks as if the rebels might actually win. But for Claire Fraser and her family, there are even more tumultuous...

When an accident claims the lives of two young women, one is chosen to become a hero, a saviour, and a servant of the God of Heroes. The other, Valeria, is carried along by her friend's soul into a new world, where her wandering spirit is claimed by the Goddess of Darkness. While one is destined for glory, Valeria, who was never meant to be there at all, is remade into the servant of a terrifying divine power and given a grim purpose: to help usher in a new age of despair and disgust. Unfortunately for fate, Valeria is terrible at being evil.

Bloomsbury presents Lion Hearts by Dan Jones, read by Ben Miles including a bonus interview with author Dan Jones and actor Genevieve Gaunt. THE GREATEST FIGHTERS HAVE EVERYTHING TO LOSE 1350 Three years on from the Siege of Calais: The Black Death has wreaked havoc in Europe. The Castilians are...

Melanie Hoskins, an experienced firefighter-paramedic, has been recruited by a very selective and secret organisation known as The Division. Their mission is to protect the populace and secure the continuation of the United States. The Division is only activated at times of dire need. This just so happens to be one of those times. Based in New York City, Hoskins is forced to leave her civilian life and those she loves behind, and join the front line to try to control the 'dollar flu' virus that has been spreading throughout the city.

Leon Alcantara and Maximilian Drake have barely caught their breath after saving the city from an untimely fate. Now the Jade Spider has a new assignment. A local magical plant shop has requested a strange elixir, the liquid essence of purest water. In pursuit of the ocean potion, Max stumbles upon a tormentor from his past. Leon faces the challenge of hosting a second dragon, a legend much closer to home. And the mysterious Masques are more watchful than ever, shadowing the boys at every turn.

The Heartlands await—and they don't suffer newcomers gladly. Arriving with a mission from The System itself, Nate and Kiri must complete their tasks, deny Arikanvil the artifacts he seeks, and do it all without revealing the secret that could make them the most dangerous—or the most hunted—beings in the Heartlands. Outnumbered by factions with centuries of influence behind them, Nate and Kiri must forge new alliances and go toe-to-toe with rival Lesser Divines. But keeping their developing Divine Vessels hidden while fighting at full force? That's easier said than done.

Following the devastating events in Wyndor, Torin dares to hope his enemies have finally set aside their hatreds. For a year, the draconic cult has been silent, allowing Torin and his companion to forge a new life in Skrithe, the realm of master swordsmiths and forgers. But their peace was always an illusion. While journeying to the far north of Westskyr—the edge of the known world—Torin learns of a catastrophic attack. His past returns to haunt him, and now the realms teeter on the brink of annihilation.

The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

Catherine Cook, unclaimed granddaughter of the great explorer James, Cook is on her way to America to re-connect with her mother’s family when fate intervenes and thrusts her into ultimate peril. All of her life, Kate has yearned to go to sea and to command a sailing ship in the Royal navy…an impossible dream for a young woman in 1797.

The last in a proud line of witches, he’s come to test his small magic in the big city. Stealing enchanted artifacts pays the rent, but the competition is fierce. And handsome. And great at magic too.

Reality shows are real, right? Wrong. When Elise Rosenberg signs up to be a participant in the new hit reality television show, Heartbreak Beach, she quickly realizes how involved the producer, Brent Knox, actually is. She regrets not reading the long contract she was given before agreeing to be on the show, but it’s too late, as she is put in an uncomfortable position during the season finale. Twenty women began the series, all fighting for the attention of Jared Bradley, the hot bachelor. Each week, he sent women home, until Elise was the only one left.

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Quinn Carter is done making bad decisions. After falling for the wrong guy and watching her reputation go up in flames, she’s determined to leave her past behind. College is her chance at a clean slate—and she refuses to let another reckless bad boy ruin it. Especially not Ransom Ward. Back in high school, Ransom knew Quinn was off limits. Now, he’s built a future for himself in the underground racing world, turning his talent for cars into something bigger than anyone expected. Fast cars, loyal crew, late nights, he finally has everything under control.

Discover the bestselling epic fantasy series from the grandmaster of Korean SFF, available for the first time in English by award-winning translator Anton Hur. A can't-miss for readers of the great classics and giants of fantasy, from J.R.R Tolkien to Ursula K. Le Guin Three handles one. The...

After Lor makes the biggest mistake of her life, she finds herself on the run from the Aurora King and decides it's time to end this, once and for all. When a new enemy emerges to claim her freedom, the entire fate of Ouranos comes to rest on her shoulders. As the land continues to rebel, Lor must admit she is the key to saving the continent, whether she likes it or not. To fight for Nadir, she must lie, steal, and do whatever it takes to hunt down the remaining arks. Growing more and more desperate, she worries her actions are turning her into something she doesn't recognize.