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Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes." Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as...

AN IN-WORLD GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS' MOST POWERFUL HEROES AND VILLAINS.Meet Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains in this restored journal, narrated by Nick Fury. This comprehensive guide introduces super heroes alongside their deadliest enemies. It...

J.K. Rowling invites you to explore a new era of the Wizarding World . . .When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916465206Author Sarah PainterFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint Siskin Press LimitedPublisher Siskin Press Limited

It's All Hallow's Eve, and Cooger and Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to town.Hear the music, see the lights, shrug off life's worries and enter a place where dreams are not dreams, and wishes can be real.All this awaits two boys trembling on the...

Anita 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...

This gripping thriller about a supernatural pandemic is one you will not want to put down. Sometimes you can only fight fire with fireNobody knew where the virus came from. FOX News said it had been set loose by ISIS, using spores that had been invented...

He didn't want company. He wanted whisky. He wanted to forget. A life of adventure and intrigue has left Trace O'Hurley bitter and world-weary. Gillian Fitzpatrick knows Trace only by name and reputation and he's the only man who can help her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995138643Author T J GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 662Imprint Mountolive PublishingPublisher Mountolive PublishingWeight(grams) 957gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781633110144Author Terry SpearFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint Terry SpearPublisher Terry SpearWeight(grams) 358gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 18mm

1806. Astrid Poole is murdered on her wedding day. Her last words - a promise to her husband never to leave him...After finding her fiance in a compromising position with her cousin, Sonya MacTavish needs an escape. When a lawyer turns up on her doorstep...

The official origin story of LiS fan-favourite Steph Gingrich featuring LGBTQ+ romance, inevitable heartbreak, and the punk-rock beginnings of Drugstore Makeup. Setting the stage for her appearance in Life is Strange: True Colors, this official Steph...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250323286Author Charles StrossFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

A sumptuous illustrated journey through Terry Pratchett's DISCWORLD; a companion volume to THE LAST HEROIn THE ART OF DISCWORLD, Terry Pratchett takes us on a guided tour of the Discworld, courtesy of his favourite Discworld artist, Paul Kidby. Following...

'Kelley Armstrong has long been a favorite of mine.' - Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series 'This might just be the welcome diversion you need.' - The Washington PostIn this thrilling and hugely...

Matthew's parents are worried. At eleven, he's much too old to have an imaginary friend, yet they find him talking to and arguing with a presence that even he admits is not physically there. This presence - Chocky - causes Matthew to ask difficult...

The epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series. 'Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're...

A TALE FOR EVERYONE WHO'S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN... When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books. Dying, she seizes a second chance at living: a magical bargain that lets her enter the world of her favourite fantasy series. She wakes in a...

Shortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Novel.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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473616274Author Iris BeagleholeFormat HardbackPage Count 312Imprint Te Ra Aroha PressPublisher Te Ra Aroha PressWeight(grams) 626gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913676339Author Sarah PainterFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Siskin Press LimitedPublisher Siskin Press LimitedWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm)...

This is the story of Carol Danvers, a US Air Force officer who later became Captain Marvel.Carol Danvers has a big dream of going into space one day and she's determined to work hard and follow her ambitions. Fighting stereotypes and her father along the...

"Terrific. A wild ride...I loved it. It hooked me and I couldn't put it down." -Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy "Brom is that rare breed: a person who is skilled in more than one area of artistic expression. Here's hoping that he will continue to share...

A breathtaking novel of war, friendship and betrayal from the author of the acclaimed Engineer Trilogy.'Well-crafted, powerful and downright unmissable' - SFX'Parker carries the reader on a headlong gallop to the powerful conclusion' - Publishers...

A book of revelations. A seamless tapestry of erotic passion, thwarted ambition and mythic horror. Clive Barker takes us on a voyage to worlds beyond our knowledge, but within our grasp. John Furie Zacharias, known as Gentle, a master forger...

'I've never read a writer with a more fertile imagination' DIANA GABALDONDanger is closer to home than ever before in the new book in the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, series.My name is Anita Blake and my family...

'This book is pure, sexy, dirty joy' Goodreads reviewer on That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonWhen I was a little girl, my Ma used to read me stories every night. Some were epic adventures with high stakes and exciting twists, while others were of...

The perfect gift for Disney lovers, this quote book is filled with wise words from Disney's most inspirational characters.Each quote is typographically designed, incorporating elements from the animated film it is drawn from. With over 50 quotes, there's...

Book 5 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.In the fifth of his bestselling series Ben Aaronovitch takes Peter Grant out of whatever comfort zone he might have found and takes him out of London -...

Saving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate.The one thing you never talk about while you're in the...

Rebellion and war collide in Iron Council, the award-winning steampunk novel from acclaimed author China Mieville.New Crobuzon is being ripped apart from without and within. War with the shadowy city-state of Tesh and rioting on the streets at home are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Alex Awards 2017.Book InformationISBN 9780765385505Author Seanan McGuireFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Tor BooksPublisher St Martin's Press

A BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick - Booker Gems THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017 WINNER OF THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE 'Astonishing' Zadie Smith 'Stunning' Spectator 'Extraordinary' TLS...

Had everyone bitten tonight caught this? The other bites had not looked like vampire bites. They'd been zombie, or human looking. Was this infection something that vampires and shapeshifters could catch? If it was, then it was something new. Some...

Book 6 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of PC Peter Grant or the Folly, even when they happen at an exclusive party in one of the most expensive...

Set in the dreamy backwoods of Oregon, Heartsong is a queer, paranormal romance of burning passion and pack loyalty, and 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...

A World ApartKadra is a warrior - a demon slayer from another world. With her highly tuned senses and Amazonian physique she was born to fight, and lives only to protect her people. That is her duty - something she accepts without question, just as she...

Michael Marshall Smith's surreal, groundbreaking, and award-winning debut which resonates with wild humour interlaced with dark recollections of an emotional minefield. May we introduce you to Stark. Oh, and by the way - good luck. ...

Ceda, an elite warrior in service to the kings of Sharakhai, is learning their secrets even as they send her on covert missions to further their rule. She has already uncovered the dark history of the asirim, but it's only when she bonds with them,...

'Comparable to Tolkien at his best' WASHINGTON POST Returning millions of readers to the Land and continuing the epic story of the anti-hero fated to be its saviour, THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT secured...