Fantasy og science fiction

Paprick is a common butcher, carving slabs of meat from monsters so elite chefs can cook magic-granting meals for the city's masters. But Paprick's one true passion is cooking, and if he can learn the secret art, his dreams of liberation and sharing the monster meals' magic with the world could come true. Revolution is only seven recipes away...

'Jan Carson is a born storyteller' Lisa McInerneyA floating six-year-old tethered to the backyard fence, two siblings watching their parents argue inside a greenhouse, a human statue who's lost the ability to move and a support group for the haunted: the characters in Jan Carson's debut short story collection are all falling apart in their own peculiar ways.Mixing Carson's distinctive magical-realist voice with a more traditional brand of Irish literary fiction, Children's Children contains absurdist, darkly humorous and heartbreaking stories which explore the concept of legacy, and the impact of one generation upon the next.

For over half a century the world has been kept safe from alien invasion by the tireless work of UNIT - the Unified Intelligence Taskforce. Finally, that story has been uncovered. From the early days working in secret under the command of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart to the new, modern UNIT organisation under the leadership of his daughter Kate, this secret history exposes the many threats ranged against our world - and how UNIT has saved humanity time and again. Carefully curated from the top-secret, maximum-security heart of UNIT itself, this never-before-seen account includes declassified case files spanning five decades, technical schematics of recovered alien technology, previously unreleased press reports and testimony from UNIT personnel who witnessed events first hand. Featuring plenty of input from the Fifteenth Doctor himself, The Gold Archive stands as the ultimate guide to Earth's invasions.

Book four in the Cursed Fae series: a full-length fantasy romance standalone, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas

Book three in the Cursed Fae series: a full-length fantasy romance standalone, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas

'A charmingly monstrous debut' T. Kingfisher, author of Nettle and BoneNarrated by a lake-dwelling monster, Greenteeth is an utterly charming tale of fae, folklore and found family, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher.Beneath the still surface of a lake lurks a monster with needle sharp teeth. Hungry and ready to pounce . . .Jenny Greenteeth has never spoken to a human before, but when a witch is thrown into her lake by an angry mob, something makes Jenny decide she's worth saving. Temperance doesn't know why her village has suddenly turned against her, only that it has something to do with the malevolent new pastor. All she wants is to return to her husband and children, still trapped under his baleful influence.Though they have nothing in common, these two unlikely companions must band together on a magical quest to defeat the evil that threatens Temperance's family, Jenny's lake, and possibly the very soul of Britain.'Charming, magical and intensely human, with grace notes of Pratchett and T. H. White, Greenteeth is a masterclass in the art of storytelling' Tom Holt, author of The Portable Door'Greenteeth is a delight - a joyful, warm-hearted adventure, riddled with unique characters and poignant friendships, rooted deep in old magic and myth. Jenny's voice will live in your head long after you leave her story behind' H. G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter

In the vein of The Book of M comes a dynamic, fast-paced debut apocalyptic novel that explores life, love, and loss in a post-truth society.

In a world where magic and science sit side by side, and powerful witches are considered necessary aides for all governments, Lizzie Grace is something of an outlier. Though born into one the most powerful blue blood witch families, she wants nothing to do with either her past or her magic.But when she and Belle, her human familiar and best friend, open a small cafe in the Faelan werewolf reservation, she quickly finds herself enmeshed in the hunt for a vampire intent on wreaking bloody havoc. It’s a hunt that soon becomes personal, and one that is going to take all her skills to survive–that’s if the werewolves, who hate all things witch, don’t get her first.

First published in the USA in 2006, and long out-of-print, The Lost District has never been published in the UK until now, further enforcing Joel Lane's reputation as one of the most significant and distinctive British writers of the weird.

Narnia meets All The Birds in the Sky in The Lost Story, the new novel by the author of the cult favourite The Wishing Game.

A new addition to the SF Masterwork series - the tale of the first human/gorilla hybrid, from his birth and growth to his inevitable end.

Blood once turned the wheels of empire. Now it is money.A new age of exploration and innovation has dawned, and the Empire of the Wolf stands to take its place as the foremost power in the known world. Glory and riches await.But dark days are coming. A mysterious plague has broken out in the pagan kingdoms to the north, while in the south, the Empire's proxy war in the lands of the wolfmen is weeks away from total collapse. Worse still is the message brought to the Empress by two heretic monks, who claim to have lost contact with the spirits of the afterlife. The monks believe this is the start of an ancient prophecy heralding the end of days-the Great Silence. It falls to Renata Rainer, a low-ranking ambassador to an enigmatic and vicious race of mermen, to seek answers from those who still practice the arcane arts. But with the road south beset by war and the Empire on the brink of supernatural catastrophe, soon there may not be a world left to save . . .Grave Empire is the first novel in an unmissable new epic fantasy series from Sunday Times bestseling author Rich Swan, packed full of action, intrigue and adventurePraise for Richard Swan'A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing' RJ Barker'Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with skilful assurance' Nicholas Eames'Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more' Sebastien de Castell'Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series' James IslingtonBooks by Richard SwanEmpire of the Wolf The Justice of KingsThe Tyranny of FaithThe Trials of Empire The Great SilenceGrave Empire

'A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Feather So Black On a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king where magic comes at a price, a deadly trial commences. The prize: a chance for vengeance. A Crown So Silver is the second book in Lyra Selene's Number One Sunday Times bestselling Fair folk trilogy, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Fourth Wing.After her sacrifice on the Ember Moon, Fia is flush with powerful magic and eager to rush into battle against her murderous sister, Eala. However, Fia's new husband Irian suggests they bide their time and retreat to the Silver Isle, a snowy island at the edge of the fae world.Ruled by the cunning smith-king, the Silver Isle proves far from a safe haven. Fia and Irian become embroiled in the Tournament of Kings competing for a magical forging of immense power. Fia and Irian's relationship will be put to the test as they navigate their conflicting motivations, shifting allegiances and ancient magic.With the end of the tournament looming and Eala's threat growing, Fia must decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice to defeat her sister.Praise for the Fair Folk trilogy:'Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window, on A Feather So Black 'Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, on A Feather So Black 'Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, on A Feather So Black 'Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court, on A Feather So Black 'With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies 'By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, on A Feather So Black 'Lyra Selene's writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf, on A Feather So Black

In this dark and decadent sequel to Tonight, I Burn, a thorn witch finds herself face to face with death as she stands at the centre of a magical rebellion and back to back with two witches as she falls deeper into a dangerous romance. Perfect for fans of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf, Jennifer Armentrout's From Blood and Ash, and Rachel Gillig's One Dark Window.Penny Albright has burned at the stake under the Warden and his Gilded Army night after night. He means to destroy magic and seal the veil between Life and Death forever and he has every tool he needs to do it. The Warden has stolen everything that Penny cares about- her friends, family, lovers, and now, even her freewill will be sacrificed if she fails to defeat the Warden and his evil lust for immortality once and for all.A resistance movement has been brewing in the shadows of Life and when Penny takes her place at the helm, she will be thrust into the realm of Death once again, this time with Malin, the devastatingly handsome lord of Death, by her side.Penny will not rest until the Warden is stripped from his throne. But soon she will come to learn- the price of saving Life means shedding a fair amount of blood.

Nicole Palmer¿s secret powers are invaluable. As an Empyreal, she harbours the ability to destroy dangerous creatures, an ability The Wake -a shadowy organisation that governs all supernatural creatures- will stop at no lengths to weaponize. Dormant for now, Nicole knows if her powers were to be triggered she¿d suffer the same deadly fate as her mother.To stay safe from The Wake and find a final encoded message from her mother, Nicole secures a role researching the supernatural art collection at the local Cornish manor. But when Kyan McCarter, The Wake¿s most skilled Empyreal and perhaps Nicole¿s greatest enemy, is stationed there to track a deadly creature, they are forced to work together to stop a painting falling into the wrong hands.As their hunt for the creature progresses,it threatens to expose Nicole¿s powers, and her tenuous alliance with Kyan begins to threaten her heart. If Nicole¿s true identity is revealed, Kyan will hunt her next. No one disobeys The Wake and survives. Especially when the art they¿re seeking could hold the key to a conspiracy that would change the lives of creatures and humans forever ¿

From the author of When Franny Stands Up comes a genre-bending story told in linked obituaries and newsfeeds over three hundred years about one AI woman grappling with her grief after the mysterious death of her human daughter, and wondering what it really means to be human.