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Accompanying an expedition of wizards, Alex has proved himself against the dangers of Greymoor, calling upon summoned servants to defeat the Ravener’s hunters. But with the death of his pursuers, no answers are apparent, only more questions. And now Alex, the Heroes, his cabal, and the mighty Baelin seek answers in the ancient Crymlyn swamp, which the Sage of Thameland calls home.

Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the gripping dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power from the author of The Sword of Kaigen, perfect for fans of Babel by R. F. Kuang, Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, and V. E. Schwab. For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to...

Jamie. My five-year plan did not include impersonating a high-level executive to impress the big boss, but here we are. One day I’m slinging mail, the next I’m in a meeting trying not to drool over the CEO’s thighs like a disaster in khakis. He thinks I’m a brilliant strategist. The truth? I’m just trying to keep my 'professional' smile in place while staring at his horns. But the more time we spend together in late-night work sessions, the more I realize the heat between us isn’t just my imagination.

Brought to you by Penguin. Karen M. McManus, the internationally bestselling YA thriller author of One of Us Is Lying, is back with Nothing More to Tell - you won't be able to put it down! True crime can leave a false trail. Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking...

'No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime' Mail on Sunday Toil and trouble in store for Agatha! Cotswolds inhabitants are used to bad weather, but the night sky is especially foggy as Rory and Molly Harris, the new vicar and his wife, drive slowly home from a dinner party in their...

Max Tudor thought he'd left the world of deceit when he resigned from MI5 to become an Anglican priest. Then his bishop asks him to return to his Oxford college, St Luke's, to investigate the death of its chaplain, and Max realizes there's no leaving the past behind. At first, Max agrees with the official police verdict of death by natural causes. The Rev. Ace Graybill was as harmless a man as ever lived. It's difficult to see how he managed to cross anyone capable of murder.

Your senses aren't just a part of you-they define you. Nothing you experience would be possible without the intricate power of your senses. But how much about them do you really know? Your ability to sense and perceive the world around you is so richly detailed and accurate as to be miraculous.

Mystic Caravan Circus isn’t what it seems. Sure, there’s fun, laughter, and mischief, but there’s also magic, too. You see, Mystic Caravan is more than an entertainment venue. It’s also home to a group of paranormal monster hunters who will stop at nothing to eradicate the evil that dares cross their borders.

Blurb I’m just a nerd, standing in front of a bench press, asking it not to humiliate me in front of my gym crush I’ve never walked into a gym on purpose in my life, and I’m not sure which part is more shocking, the massive beefcake who immediately challenges me to arm wrestle or the fact that I kind of want to come back. I spent years of my life refusing to lift anything heavier than a textbook, and it shows. I never expected that coming to the gym and bulking up would give me more gender euphoria than all the T shots in the world.

All has been quiet in Liverpool, suspiciously quiet… So, when a frantic 999 call comes into Hale Street Police Station reporting a missing woman, it seems like there’s work to do. Except for DI Sheridan Holler there are questions. Why did Caroline Crow take her purse, suitcase and even tell friends she was going away? There’s no reason to suspect foul play…until a severed, burned hand is delivered to another address.

A professor of religious studies meticulously documents his insights from 73 high-dose LSD sessions conducted over the course of 20 years Chronicles, with unprecedented rigor, the author’s systematic journey into a unified field of consciousness that underlies all physical existence ...

Tin Soldiers–Who is snatching young girls off the streets of Bristol and why? One Secret Too Many–A forty year old mass murder in Eastern Europe entwines the cases of Meredith & Hodge. Why are the SIS involved, and who will survive the ultimate showdown with the Russians? Mistaken Beliefs–Meredith puts everything on the line to prove his oldest friend is innocent of murder. Ignoring his ill health, the risk to his career, and his relationship with Hodge. Will justice be done, was it worth the risk?

All The Pan of Hamgee wants is a quiet life. So why did he have to fall in love with a woman living a different version of reality, upset a murderous tyrant, and then run out of places to hide? Now all he has to do is face his inner demons, rescue everything he holds dear, and save the world, or die trying. Oh yes, and he's an abject coward. Great. No pressure then.

A legendary hero has fallen. Darkness is spreading. For Thomas and the crew of Excalibur, the worst is yet to come. Honor demands sacrifice. But what happens when the price is too high? Thomas must decide how far he's willing to go, and whether some victories are worth the cost they demand. As the enemy’s assault on the galaxy intensifies and innocents are set to die by the millions, Thomas will quickly discover that honor doesn’t only mean standing for what's right. Sometimes it means standing alone.

The action adventure of Gladiator meets the time travel of Doctor Who! Join the journey to Ancient Egypt in Hunt for the Golden Scarab, the first action-packed mystery in the Time Keys series, by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for children of 8 to 12 and fans of Adventures on...

Mikah Kade never wanted the Kade empire or the corruption rotting at its core. After years buried in government secrets in D.C., he’s finally home to claim what was always meant to be his: his land, his pack, and Gracie. But Gracie is no longer free. She’s been politically bound to the one man Mikah hates more than death. Gregor Kade. His father. The High Alpha. As Mikah digs deeper, he uncovers an empire built on council corruption and the brutal control of omegas.

The author of The Far Pavilions returns us once again to the vast, intoxicating romance of India under the British Raj. Shadow of the Moon is the story of Winter de Ballesteros, a beautiful English heiress come home to her beloved India. It is also the tale of Captain Alex Randall, her protector, who aches to possess her. Forged in the fires of a war that threatens to topple an empire, their tale is the saga of a desperate and unforgettable love that consumes all in its thrall.

Melanie is a very special girl. Dr Caldwell calls her 'our little genius'. Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite, but they don't laugh. Melanie loves school. She loves learning about spelling and sums and the world outside the classroom and the children's cells.

For well over 2,000 years, much of our fundamental "desire to know" has focused on science. Our commitment to science and technology has been so profound that these stand as probably the most powerful influences on human culture. To truly understand our Western heritage, our contemporary society, and ourselves as individuals, we need to know what science is and how it developed. In this 36-lecture series, one of science's most acclaimed teachers takes you through science's complex evolution of thought and discovery.

Dive into the enthralling universe of E. M. Forster's "A Passage to India" – a celebrated novel that has withstood the test of time and ranks among Time magazine's top 100 English-language novels. Forster's mesmerizing prose carries us to a defining era, capturing the essence of a shifting colonial landscape. Experience India's rich diversity and the undercurrents of religious and societal strife, told through tales of enduring human bonds. Amidst a backdrop of mounting tensions and cultural shifts, each character plays a pivotal role in this poignant tale of connection and division. Journey...