Deep in the tunnels of an abandoned mine lurks a demon that absorbs the power of anything it touches: the Black Ooze. When it consumes its first human male, it acquires both intelligence and ravenous sexual desire, much to the distress of a sorceress who mistakenly enters its domain. The heroes who seek glory and riches in these caverns are about to learn why monsters should be feared!

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK!“Brave, fresh . . . unforgettable.”—The New York Times Book Review“A celebration of girls who dare to dream.”—Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers (Oprah’s Book Club pick)Shortlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize and recommended by The New York Times

Therapy is never neutral. This is Not a Safe Space begins there, and asks what follows once we admit it.Written in the wake of profound personal loss and shaped by sixteen years of clinical practice, this is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of what it means to truly listen. Through the author's experience as a Black woman therapist, it examines how racism, misogynoir, and other forms of systemic oppression shape mental health, relationships, and the therapeutic e...

A schoolboy accused of a brutal murder. A retired lawyer with secrets to hide.Fifteen-year-old Raymond Maynard is accused of murdering his teacher. Veteran lawyer Judith Burton, now retired, is drawn back into the legal world to defend him, partnering with the energetic young barrister, Constance Lamb. As they investigate, they uncover secrets about the teacher and the school, but Judith's own past threatens to surface when a new lie-detecting device, "Pinocchio," ...

A new Burton & Lamb thriller with an AI twist from the acclaimed author of The Pinocchio Brief."An intense and compelling legal drama – quite wonderful" - Geoffrey WansellAn elderly local artist plunges 100 feet to her death at an overstretched London hospital and the police immediately sense foul play. The hospital cleaner, a Syrian refugee and a loner, is arrested for her murder.He protests his innocence, but why has he given her...

A stunning, inspiring new novel from Abi Daré, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding VoiceWhen Tia accidentally overhears a whispered conversation between her mother—terminally ill and lying in a hospital bed in Port Harcourt, Nigeria—and her aunt, the repercussions will send her on a desperate quest to uncover a secret her mother has been hiding for nearly two decades.Back home in Lagos a few days later, Adunni, a...

On the crystalline planet of Yewa, the Gardens of Kubuntu are a true Eden, said to be the most peaceful destination in the universe. At least, until the Doctor and Ruby arrive.Ancient rivalries between Yewa and its more prosperous sister world of Bia are being stirred by forces unknown, threatening to plunge its people into anarchy. With Ruby swept up in the fire of the Yewan rebellion, the Doctor finds dark secrets buried deep in the planet’s ancient history – and his hopes for a ...

In an era where AI can generate code in minutes, why do software teams still struggle to deliver?While artificial intelligence transforms how we build software, most organizations remain trapped by friction that turns AI's promise of speed into bottleneck nightmares. Slow deployments, brittle systems, and frustrated developers create invisible drag on innovation—costing US companies $1.52 trillion annually in technical debt alone.Frictionless: 7 Steps to Remove Barriers...

The stunning prequel to Abi Elphinstone's mesmerising The Unmapped Chronicles series. **Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also empower them to battle climate change and environmental issues.*DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY TEXT DESIGN!***Where the...

Consuming adventurers and bending female mages to its will, the Black Ooze grows in both power and hunger. Frederica and Fiana, warped by demonic lust, hatch a plan to lure fresh bodies into the mines--and they're on the verge of success! Is there any hope of escape for Satia and the other victims?!

Moll Pecksniff and her friends are living as outlaws in a secret cave by the sea, desperate to stay hidden from the Shadowmasks. But further along the coast lies the Amulet of Truth, the only thing powerful enough to force the Shadowmasks back and contain their dark magic. So, together with Gryff, the wildcat that’s always by her side, and her best friends Alfie and Sid, Moll must sneak pa...

Hope and circumstance define a young woman’s life in this heartbreaking tale of lost innocence, set in politically volatile 1990s Nigeria, from an exciting and fresh voice in global literature.For as long as she can remember, Patience Adewale, the eldest daughter of Chief Kolade Adewale, has been waiting for confirmation that she is loved, that there is a place where she truly belongs. Patience lives a sheltered life within the secure walls of the family’s mansion ...