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WAR DRAGONS. FEARSOME RAIDERS. A DAEMONIC WARLORD ON THE RISE.'5/5 stars' SFX Magazine When the citizens of Black Keep see ships on the horizon, terror takes them because they know who is coming: for generations, the keep has been raided by the...

Two worlds bound by a pomegranate gateToba Peres can speak but she can't shout; she can walk but she can't run; and she can write in five languages... with both hands at the same time.Naftaly Cresques dreams every night of an orange-eyed stranger; when...

The second title in Genevieve Cogman's The Invisible Library series, The Masked City is a wonderful read for all those who enjoyed Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, Jasper Fforde's The Eyre Affair or Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London...

Love, heroism and the supernatural collide in the midst of war. There's a tradition in the Sharp family that some possess the Second Sight. But is it superstition, or true psychic power? Kit Sharp is in...

Transylvania 1976 and the vampire Kate Reed is on the set of Francis Ford Coppola's troubled production of Dracula. Fallen from grace and driven from the British Empire, the Count himself seems long gone. A relic of the past. But when Kate helps a young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997236231Author Kat RossFormat PaperbackPage Count 342Imprint Acorn PublishingPublisher Acorn PublishingWeight(grams) 390gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm *...

ENTER A CITY OF DRAGONS AND DARKNESSThe Godswar has come to Guerdon, dividing the city between three occupying powers. A fragile armistice holds back the gods, but other dangerous forces seek to exert their influence. Spar Idgeson, once heir to the...

Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa. Laurence and Temeraire made a daring journey across vast...

The Mortal Word is part of Genevieve Cogman's witty and wonderful Invisible Library series, which can be enjoyed as part of a sequence or as standalones.'Captivating story with animated characters . . . cracking pace' - GuardianA corrupt countess. A spy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681376257Author Ernst JungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint NYRB ClassicsPublisher The New York Review of Books, Inc

Second novel in the brilliant new series from the bestselling author of Prince of Thorns. In Mystic Class Nona Grey begins to learn the secrets of the universe. But so often, knowing the truth just makes our choices...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIn the aftermath of the First World War, a young woman gets swept into a glittering world filled with illicit magic, romance, blood debts and murder in this lush and decadent debut novel.On Crow Island, people whispered, real...

'A superb book, illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity' Nicola Cornick'Packed with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . The...

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE REVOLUTIONARY DARK STAR TRILOGY'Even more gripping and inventive than its predecessor . . . like Tolkien on ayahuasca' Observer*Perfect for fans of Pratchett, George R. R. Martin and Octavia Butler*In this mighty follow-up to his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925110067Author William MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Quillpen Pty Ltd T/A Leaves of Gold PressPublisher Quillpen Pty Ltd T/A Leaves of...

Fantasy's most anticipated debut of the year. There was a time when the Red Gods ruled the land. The Dark Lady and her horde dealt in death and blood and fire. That time has long since passed and the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781990073670Author Paul J BennettFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Paul BennettPublisher Paul BennettWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

The start of a brand new series from bestselling author MJ Porter for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy. 'Immediate and personal' Bestselling author Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is...

***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'Epic, vivid and believable' GuardianDiscover this thrilling fantasy adventure from international No.1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan.SOMETIMES MAGIC LIES WITHIN . . .When the young student Tyen unearths an ancient...

From Collins Classics, short stories from the author of 'The Great Gatsby' and including 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. In these eleven stories, Fitzgerald depicts the Roaring Twenties as he lived them. He masterfully blends accounts...

Winner of the 2016 British Fantasy Society Award for Best NewcomerShortlisted for the 2016 British Fantasy Society Award for Best Novel Shortlisted for the 2016 Locus First Novel Award'An enchanting cross between Georgette Heyer and Susanna Clarke, full...

The third book in the bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series which follows a group of tea-soaked disaster magnets as they hurtle their way around History. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.History...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989315453Author Paul J BennettFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint Paul BennettPublisher Paul BennettWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

A gothic delight from Karen Maitland, author of the bestselling and much-loved Company of Liars, that will enchant readers of Kate Mosse's The Burning Chambers or fans of Deborah Harkness seeking a new, dark fix. 'An atmospheric and dark story' The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739386603Author David LingardFormat PaperbackPage Count 570Imprint David LingardPublisher David Lingard

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781434442185Author Hope MirrleesFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Wildside PressPublisher Wildside PressWeight(grams) 345gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

***Look out for The Bone Ships, the start of a new series by RJ Barker!***'Reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the WyldTHE KING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE KING ...

The world is burning. Rume is under attck. The Autumn Lords, rulers of the Tchinee empire, have had their true nature revealed. The Emperor descends into madness. And Fisk and Shoe - unlikely heroes, very likely mercenaries - must find their way to...

Forget George and the Dragon. Forget Sir Lancelot and tales of Knightly exploits. This is a mercenary knight as you've never seen one before.Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the Wild.Twenty eight...

The Anatomy of Ghosts is a gripping historical mystery from the bestselling author of The Ashes of London1786, Jerusalem College, Cambridge.The ghost of murdered Sylvia Whichcote is sighted prowling the grounds by commoner Frank Oldershaw. Worried her...

When Arthur is adopted by his cousin, Caius Merlyn Britannicus, an enormous responsibility is placed upon Merlyn. Now he must prepare the young Arthur to unify the clans of Britain and guard the mighty sword Excalibur.Book InformationISBN...

Reincarnation drama gets sent into overdrive in this tale full of romance and scheming that inspired the anime-and don't miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas!Being reborn once may sound impressive, but Rishe is already on her seventh time...

A chilling Gothic mystery from the bestselling author of Richard & Judy Book Club hit The Cold Season, perfect for fans of Susan Hill, The Coffin Path and The Silent Companions - where superstition and myth bleed into real life with tragic consequences...

'Crackles with excitement and adventure on every page' Fantasy Book ReviewEnter a war-torn world where gunpowder and magic collideThe nation of Fatrasta is a haven for criminals, rebels, adventurers and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. As...

Meet the motley crew of dangerous, cheeky, and fantastical beings of Greenland! >The world of Greenlandic mythology is inhabited by creatures that have played a vital role in Inuit beliefs and stories throughout the ages. The Bestiarium is a collection...

'I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral's adventures'Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi'A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would...

A MASTERPIECE IN EPIC HISTORICAL FANTASY - A NEW VOICE TO RIVAL DAVID GEMMELL OR GEORGE RR MARTIN A great war has come to the land under the Northern Sky.Beyond the Black River, among the forests and mountains of the north, lives an ancient race of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250851444Author Nghi VoFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250375100Author C L PolkFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 137mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997745313Author Roz KaveneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Plus One PressPublisher Plus One PressWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...