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When winter comes to the Court of Dreams, the war against the Subterranean of Nightmares freezes. To celebrate, the faerie queen holds a tournament where mortals compete for the prize of a dream come true. For outsider Willow Nightstalk, it's the only way to break the curse making her as ugly as she feels.But the deadly tournament has a darker purpose-to flush out flawed mortal blights on the perfectly pretty fae society... and to kill them. Any left alive are conscripted when war returns in spring. When the coveted prize can give you anything your heart desires, allies are likelier to stab you in your sleep than save you.Surviving means securing the highly contested patronage of the powerful fae nobility. But when the notoriously recluse House of Shadow is the only option left, the odds are stacked against her. Especially since it's led by the six beautiful fae boogeymen who rejected her, robbed her of magic, and ruined her life. She would rather let terrors drag her to the beneath.But then the unthinkable happens.For the first time in years, the House of Shadow chooses a protégé. Her. Castle of Nevers and Nightmares is a slow-burn, spicy "why choose" dystopian-fantasy romance novel where the underdog heroine finds her inner power, the tension is hot, and the world-building is full of intrigue. It's the first in the Fae Devils series, a Fae Guardians spinoff. Reading the Fae Guardians is unnecessary to enjoy this story, but it can enhance your reading experience as these characters have a past. It is recommended for mature readers.

A desolate moor. A burned body. A deadly conspiracy.DCI Tom Raven is enjoying the long summer days when an encounter with an old army pal spouting conspiracy theories reignites long-buried memories he would rather forget.A few days later, walkers crossing the North York Moors discover the burnt remains of a body beside a stone cross on a Bronze Age burial mound.When the investigation leads to a top-secret military base, Raven is drawn into a plot that threatens national security. He must confront his mixed emotions about his own military past while in a race against time to unravel the conspiracy and catch the killer.Set on the North Yorkshire coast, the Tom Raven series is perfect for fans of David J Gatward, J M Dalgliesh, Simon McCleave, and British crime fiction.

A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: The Battle of the Black Stone. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing incomprehensible Lovecraftian horrors written by New York Times Bestselling author James Lovegrove. Still mourning Bêlit and flush with gold after a heist, Conan attempts to drink away his sorrows. In his tavern-hopping journey he meets and befriends married couple Hunwulf and Gudrun and their son, Bjørn. A decade ago, Hunwulf eloped with Gudrun after killing her betrothed, they live on the run from her tribe, who are desperate for revenge. Bjørn has the makings of a shaman, while Hunwulf is prone to having strange fits which bring him visions of past and future lives. When a descendant warns Hunwulf of imminent danger, he and his wife ride out to ambush the tribe, leaving Bjørn with Conan, who vows to protect the boy with his life. Unfortunately, Conan is betrayed by a former accomplice, and Bjørn is kidnapped by the tribe. Conan and Bjørn's vengeful parents search for the lad. They catch up to the tribe, only to find Bjørn has been taken by murderous bat-winged figures, who fought with talon and sword. The boy, and other "gifted" children have been taken to the Rotlands, a place plagued by a contaminating supernatural force that warps all who go there. To save Bjørn, the trio must go to the heart of the Rotlands, where strange, horrifying fates await at every turn.

Black humor, life-threatening situations, and moral ambiguity, give a look into the mind of an outlaw journalist and the world he seeks to destroy. After years of selfimposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job he hates and a city he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 23rd century surroundings. This volume collects Transmetropolitan #1-21.

Spinning from the pages of BATMAN comes the senses-shattering new series! The HALO Corporation has gathered a motley crew of operatives, led by Cole "Grifter" Cash, who are going to make the world a better place...no matter who they have to kill! In the 1990s, WildC.A.T.s, created by comics legend Jim Lee, helped redefined what a superhero team could be--and more than 30 years later, the team is back for a fresh start, reinvented for a new era and now operating in the DC Universe! With record-breaking profits and mind-blowing innovations being announced all the time, the HALO Corporation has been working in secret on a new project--a covert paramilitary strike force operating out of the darkest shadows of the DC Universe. Cole "Grifter" Cash has assembled a motley crew of weirdos, maniacs, and killers with a singular purpose: bribe, blackmail, kidnap, kill, and generally do whatever it takes to save the world! This new collection includes the entire 12-issue WildC.A.T.s series, spinning out of the pages of Batman, from writer Matthew Rosenberg and artists including Stephen Segovia, as the WildC.A.T.s face the Seven Soldiers and the Court of Owls for control of HALO! Collects WildC.A.T.s (2022) #1-12, the full series.

WELCOME TO CAFÉ ALPHA, HAVE A SEAT AND ENJOY YOUR STAY. The world is slowly sinking beneath the waves. Alpha walks the remaining roads with her eyes on the sea, but treasures every day with her neighbors. Time seems to be speeding up, sloughing away like cliffs into the ocean, but Alpha's heart still beats, excited for what tomorrow will bring. Welcome to the finale of this beloved manga classic, publishing chapters 112-140 in English for the first time.

Join Hellboy and his fellow agents on globe-trotting horrifying mystery adventures from a fire ghost in a forgotten dinosaur theme park to vengeful demons in Hong Kong, Cold War weapons tests that lead to mutilated monsters in the South Pacific to a forgotten ghost in a NYC potter's field and more, plus the true story of Hellboy's turn on the silver screen in Mexican luchador films! This volume collects Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. across volumes 1955, 1956, and 1957, from a slew of extraordinary talents including Mike Norton, Alison Sampson, Shawn Martinbrough, and more in this new hardcover edition! Collects Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1955, 1956, and 1957.

The Eisner Award-winning superhero saga returns in this story picking up years later with new series artists Caitlin Yarsky, Malachi Ward, and Matthew Sheean. Years after Black Hammer and the rest of Spiral City's greatest heroes seemingly died defeating the cosmic despot known as Anti-God, Lucy Weber, the daughter of Black Hammer, took up his mantle and carried on the legacy of her father. Years after that, Lucy, and the world, have moved on. Living in the suburbs of Spiral City, Lucy is married and has children. But all is not blissful. Her marriage is falling apart, her job has reached a dead end, and for mysterious reasons, she hasn't picked up the hammer in years. But, as her domestic life begins to crumble, the secrets of the last twenty years, and the reasons Lucy really gave up being Black Hammer, begin to resurface, threatening her family, and the peace she has tried hard to find for herself. Collects Black Hammer Reborn #1-#12 in a deluxe, oversized paperback format with a new cover, sketchbook extras, and more!

The early '70s were interesting times for America - and adventurous ones for Captain America! Featuring more than forty issues of Cap action, this oversized Omnibus collects writer Steve Englehart's and artist Sal Buscema's iconic run on the Star-Spangled Avenger! Cap battles enemies - and allies - including Doctor Faustus, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Captain America and Bucky of the 1950s. And that's just the beginning! The Falcon co-stars throughout, and only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple the Secret Empire! Prepare to relive a shocking saga that defined Captain America for a generation. But what happens when Cap quits - and becomes the Nomad?! Each issue has been beautifully restored, including the original letters pages! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #149-192, and material from GIANT-SIZE CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 and F.O.O.M. (1973) #8.

A poetry and prose collection for the soul experiencing twin flame separation, diving into the full spectrum of emotions which consume one's being.This book is for those who are missing someone special and loving them from a distance.These pages facilitate inspiration, evoking reflection and cosmic reassurance.The words within will whisper to your heart and validate your emotions: your doubts, your certainties, the intensity of your synchronicities and provide clarity, accompanying you during the highs and lows as you ride the wave of yearning, assurance, and healing.With three chapters encapsulating the magic and certainty of meeting the one: The Collision, The Separation, The Reunion, "Velvet Eclipse" is sure to comfort the depths of your spirit.

Good boys don't lie, fight, or steal.Up until the moment I learned that my uncle and coach, the man I've looked up to my entire life, was having an affair with my best friend-the only woman I've ever wanted-I was a good boy. The Saint of hockey. Brooks Langfield-star goalie of the Boston Bolts and all around nice guy.Apparently, being good is overrated because seeing Sara blindsided when she learns that the man she was dating is married makes me just angry enough to stop thinking and finally take what I want-a real shot with my best friend.Fake dating Sara under the guise of revenge means I'm now lying to my family, fighting anyone who even looks at her the wrong way, and stealing kisses as if she's truly mine to touch.Now she's the only person I want calling me a good boy and somehow I need to show her this is so much more than pucking revenge.Author's Note: Pucking Revenge is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy featuring text banter from the Billionaire Langfield Brothers, a singing Boston Bolts hockey team, a cinnamon roll goalie in a friends to lovers romance with fake dating, no miscommunication, one bed, a hot tub, and quite a few ducks.

After a fried-chicken-fueled sex romp, Eddie embarks on a perverted odyssey. Murder, torture, geriatrics, bugs, and big, beautiful women all fail to satisfy until he meets the Maggot Mother-a nymphomaniac, cannibal, human-maggot hybrid with a sweet side. As the calories and corpses pile up, a beautiful cop with her own dark sexual perversions is hot on Eddie's trail. What will be the end result when their depraved worlds finally collide? This book contains graphic content and adult language. It may disturb some readers and should only be read by seasoned readers of extreme sexual horror and violence.

Step into the Secret Garden of Words: Unearthing "A Spring Harvest"Have you ever stumbled upon a forgotten treasure, hidden amongst the dust of time? That's the feeling you'll get when you open "A Spring Harvest," a rare collection of poems by Geoffrey Bache Smith, a brilliant artist whose light was extinguished too soon.Imagine verses penned by a close confidante of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, echoing with the same love for language and exploration. Each poem is a unique bloom, some heavy with somber reflections on life and faith, others bursting with whimsical journeys into fantastical realms.Feel the whispers of Tolkien's influence as Smith paints landscapes alive with nature's magic and weaves forgotten myths into his tapestry of words. But here's the secret: Smith's voice is distinct, lyrical, and deeply personal. His introspective insights bloom on the page, inviting you to delve into the depths of his soul.This isn't just a book of poems; it's a portal to a hidden world. Step inside and you'll find yourself among the Inklings, that legendary literary circle where stories danced and imaginations soared. "A Spring Harvest" is a poignant reminder of Smith's unfulfilled potential, a testament to the power of friendship and the enduring beauty of words.But be warned: once you enter this secret garden, you might never want to leave.Are you ready to discover the blossoms of "A Spring Harvest"? Open the book and let the words bloom in your heart.

Spin the bottle to decide your fateLeilaI have rules. Dating? Out of the question. One night stands? That's my specialty. That is, until an unexpected game of spin the bottle lands me face-to-face with Aiden Pierce, Redfield's basketball team captain. Aiden is captivating, talented and persistent and he slowly chips away at my defences until we strike a deal. No strings attached and absolute secrecy. It was supposed to be uncomplicated, but the more time I spend with him, the harder it becomes to remember why we can't be together.AidenThis was never part of the plan. Leila Pérez is tempting, assertive and unattainable. And after one hot night that has etched itself in my mind, leaving me craving more, we made an arrangement. Keep it physical and don't catch feelings. But the more I see her, the more my desire for her deepens, even as her hesitations try to push me away. I'm determined to prove to her how good we can be together, if only she'd take the leap. There's just one problem. I'm hiding something from her, threatening to unravel everything we've built.

From the New York Times bestselling author and cohost of chart-topping true crime podcast Morbid comes the thrilling book two in her national bestselling series, told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious serial killer and a medical examiner seeking justice. Destruction follows the ruthless serial killer, Jeremy Rose, the Bayou Butcher, as he heads north to evade capture for his horrific crimes. As he seeks safe harbor with a former friend, he remains focused on unfinished business with forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller, the only target who's ever escaped him--twice. But not this time. He's determined to make Wren suffer, and he's promised to make her play by his own twisted rules. Still in shock over the harrowing encounter with her old nemesis, Wren is on forced medical leave in New Orleans, attempting to mend the deep scars of her traumatic past. But with growing evidence that Jeremy is leaving a fresh trail of mutilated victims across Massachusetts, Wren realizes the best way to heal is to renew her pursuit of this vicious killer. She sets her sights on Jeremy, only to discover that she may have walked directly into his trap. As their twisted cat-and-mouse game rachets up to a violent clash of good versus evil, Wren prepares to sacrifice everything to bring Jeremy to justice. With intense true-to-life details from autopsy technician and Morbid podcast cohost, Alaina Urquhart, The Butcher Game is a gripping addition to the New York Times bestselling Dr. Wren Muller series.

From the author of Immortal Shadows and The Cabin; a new horror pulled straight from the depths of the ocean. For over 100 years, the Titanic has sat - out of reach - at the bottom of the ocean. Whilst some people believe it should remain down there, as a memorial for those who lost their lives, others want it raised before the acidic seawater and bacterium reclaim it in its entirety. Today, with scientists fighting the hostile environment, they're bringing up each fragile section piece by piece. Their plan being to put it back together again, once it's on the surface. Their plans hadn't gone much further given the massive undertaking of the initial stage, although some characters had already started to think of ways they could make money from it. To start with, everything was going to plan. That is, until the first section was raised and - with it - so too was Hell. The Ghosts of the Titanic is a supernatural horror.

Find the pirate lord. Kill the kraken. Bring back Milo. And don't tell your mom you're a mermaid. With Milo stuck in the past, Katrina and Bellamy must join forces to find the pirate lord Bastian Drake who may hold the key to turning back the clock-or at least a clue to the legendary sea goddess who can. But it won't be easy when Katrina's mother is beginning to discover her siren side and shows up in Constantine unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Milo searches the seas relentlessly for a way to return to Katrina in the present as he faces an old enemy along the way. To survive, he must embrace his new life as a successful captain and the pirate he always swore he'd never be. But as Bellamy questions whether he might've been brought back for a greater purpose, old desires and wounds begin to resurface. As he, Katrina, and Milo cross oceans to reunite, legends and lore become reality in a final battle for the fate of both the sea and their hearts. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Little Mermaid, Percy Jackson, and Outer Banks. Where ancient magic and modernity meet in this final installment of the From Tormented Tides series, readers will love this series that combines pirate adventure, enchantment, ancient lore, and romance.

STORIES OUT OF SCHOOL Sachi knew pregnancy wasn't going to be easy, but she never knew it would be quite this hard. Not only does she still feel physically unwell, but her frustration over her lack of freedom won't stop eating away at her. All those anxieties finally come to a head in an explosive argument with Takara that throws the future of their relationship into jeopardy. Later, things become even more complicated when a rumor about her pregnancy starts to spread like wildfire around her school. Will Sachi be able to stay and graduate alongside all her friends? Or will all the gossip force her to give up on her dream?

The Alienist story revolves around Dr. Simon Bacamarte, a psychiatrist who comes to the small town of Itaguaí and establishes a mental institution called Green House, where he conducts various experiments on the townspeople to determine who is sane and who is insane. This work explores themes of madness, power, and the ambiguity of truth, offering a satirical commentary on human nature and society. The Alienist, originally published in 1882, is considered one of Machado de Assis' masterpieces. Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, a black writer and grandson of freed slaves, was born in 1839, at a time when slavery was still legal in Brazil (it was fully abolished only in 1888). Machado de Assis, as he is better known, became a prominent author and turned into one of the greatest Brazilian writers of history, if not the greatest one, having also the honor of being the first president of the influential Brazilian Academy of Letters. This edition brings the 2024 English translation by Rodolfo Medeiros and new illustrations made by Sofia Publisher.

Book 8 in the Global best selling The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra series.

A collection of poetry by best-selling poet Becky Hemsley.A book that was launched by the viral poem 'Breathe', Talking to the Wild is a reminder to appreciate the world around us and the world within us.

Professor Charles Grimaud is found dead in his study just moments after his housekeeper watched him greet a mysterious visitor and welcome him into the room. Yet no sign of the murderer or murder weapon can be found. The housekeeper saw no one leave through the door and the snow outside the only window remains unblemished. An equally puzzling murder has occurred outside, in the middle of the street: The illusionist Pierre Fley was walking alone in a snow-covered cul-de-sac when witnesses heard someone shout "The second bullet is for you!" followed by a gunshot. He is found dead, with the revolver that killed both Grimaud and himself by his side and no footprints in the surrounding snow but his own. It appears that both murders must have been committed by a specter?someone not only invisible but lighter than air. But if anyone can find a rational explanation, it is brilliant amateur sleuth Dr. Gideon Fell. In a 1981 survey of mystery experts, The Three Coffins (called The Hollow Man in the UK) was voted the best locked room mystery of all time. It is also celebrated for a scene in which Carr's iconic detective Gideon Fell delivers a speech expounding upon the dozens of methods and variations by which apparently impossible murders may be accomplished. Any fan of locked room mysteries and impossible crimes should consider this book required reading.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then more than 205 pages of the stupendous and technicolor art of Dave Stewart and the dubious letterless box drawings of Geof Darrow must be worth at least...well...you do the math. But that's what you are going to get when Dark Horse presents the king-size SILENT BUT DEADLY edition of the The Shaolin Cowboy epic "CRUEL TO BE KIN." No words to slow you down, no philosophy to burden your tic-tocked brain--just pure unadulterated and uncensored, pedal to the metal, full color, kung fu, six gun, barn-burning action as only Stewart and Darrow can deliver. No valium nor Xanax can help you with this pulse-pounding tome. If you think you know the whole story you don't! So light a match and crack open the window of your imagination and take a deep breath of the CRUEL TO BE KIN SILENT BUT DEADLY edition!!! Geof Said Non-Believe! Collects The Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to be Kin #1-#7 (without lettering).

*** DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with exclusive content, stenciled edges, reversible dust jacket, foil stamping, and designed endpapers!*** Like Buffy or The Vampire Diaries but with tons more spice, a titillating fork-tongued demon, and a ritualistic monster cult, the edgy dark romance that set Tiktok on fire is now available as a special deluxe, extremely limited edition hardcover for fans of Scarlett St. Claire, Penelope Douglas, and Katee Robert. LeonMy reputation among magicians is unblemished. Killer, they call me; killing is what I'm best at. One wrong move and you're dead. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed. The cult that once controlled me wants her, but I'm not about to lose my new toy to them. Rae I've always believed in the supernatural. Hunting for ghosts is my passion, but summoning a demon was never part of the plan. Monsters are roaming the woods, and something ancient--something evil--is waking up . . . and calling my name. I don't know who I can trust, or how deep this darkness goes. All I know is my one shot at survival is the demon stalking me, and he doesn't just want my body--he wants my soul.

Embark on a fantastical journey with Lemuel Gulliver as he encounters miniature Lilliputians, towering Brobdingnagians and bizarre societies in JonathanSwift's classic satire, Gulliver's Travels. Through wit and imagination, Swift offers a sharp critique of human nature, politics and society that remains relevant today.

HoneyI was destined to marry another man when I first met Dawson.He was charming, deadly, and everything my father hated.And I lived by my father's rule, which happens when he's a king of the underworld.That was until I managed to escape and somehow straight into the arms of the man who sells your desires for a living.But did I have a price?Or was he willing to share me for free?DawsonInnocent and breathtakingly beautiful, she was as her name described.Honey suited her perfectly in all senses of the word-soft, sweet, and a little sticky.My world and hers should not have mixed.But something as sweet as honey is meant to be enjoyed.

Kessoku band's successfully cleared the first stage of the Unidentified Riot music festival! But with more trials yet to come, can Bocchi hold it together and give her all in front of SIDEROS and the other powerhouse bands...?!

Subaru Sumeragi is a powerful onmyouji who solves the supernatural troubles that plague the citizens of Tokyo--both living and deceased! When Subaru visits a shrine for an art assignment, he runs into a woman seeking revenge for a crime left unpunished. He's determined to use his powers to help her--but what can truly bring happiness to this grieving soul?

In some of the most impactful and iconic comics in history, tragedy befalls the Marvel Universe with the death of Captain America!A battle to save London from the Red Skull reunites Steve Rogers with one old friend, the Winter Soldier — but the Superhuman Registration Act tears him apart from another, Iron Man! As Steve’s allies find their loyalties divided, Captain America’s life is torn apart — and, when the Civil War is over, it is taken from him! With Steve shot down in cold blood, the Falcon seeks revenge, Sharon Carter spirals out of control and Bucky Barnes must reconcile his own sordid past with the need to seek justice! And as the world reels from this tragedy, the Skull and his minions — including Sin, Crossbones and a new Serpent Squad — put their deadliest plan into motion!COLLECTING: Captain America (2004) 18-30, 25 Director’s Cut; Winter Soldier: Winter Kills (2006) 1; Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America (2007) 1-5

From the Women's Prize longlisted, British Book Award-winning, bestselling author of Small Pleasures, a new novel about love, family and the joy of freedom. 'I was worried this wouldn't be as good as the brilliant Small Pleasures, but it might be even better. Clare Chambers is a genius' INDIA KNIGHT'Wise, beautifully measured and as compelling as you want fiction to be' SUNDAY TIMES'A tender, absorbing novel . . . And it's just as good - if not better - than her last' INDEPENDENT'Shy Creatures confirms Clare Chambers as one of our most talented writers' GUARDIANIn all failed relationships there is a point that passes unnoticed at the time, which can later be identified as the beginning of the decline. For Helen it was the weekend that the Hidden Man came to Westbury Park.Croydon, 1964. Helen Hansford is in her thirties and an art therapist in a psychiatric hospital where she has been having a long love affair with Gil: a charismatic, married doctor.One spring afternoon they receive a call about a disturbance from a derelict house not far from Helen's home. A thirty-seven-year-old man called William Tapping, with a beard down to his waist, has been discovered along with his elderly aunt. It is clear he has been shut up in the house for decades, but when it emerges that William is a talented artist, Helen is determined to discover his story.Shy Creatures is a life-affirming novel about all the different ways we can be confined, how ordinary lives are built of delicate layers of experience, the joy of freedom and the transformative power of kindness.'A magnificent novel. I loved it to its bones' EMMA STONEX'A lively, funny, forgiving novel' PATRICK GALE'Completely absorbing' LISSA EVANS'A rich and tender story of kindness and compassion' RUTH HOGAN*Small Pleasures was a Silver Award bestseller according to Nielsen BookScan UK, 10 November 2023