The second novel in Hugh Cook’s acclaimed ten‑book epic, The Chronicles of an Age of Darkness — the sequel to The Wizards and the Warriors.Togura Poulaan never wanted to be a hero — but when two rival factions drag him into a war of wizards, wordsmiths, and political schemers, he has no choice. To save the woman he loves, he must unlock the odex: a magical treasure whose key has been hidden.“Thanks to the wizard of Drum,” said the Brother,...

The acclaimed The Walrus and the Warwolf returns to print — Hugh Cook’s most beloved novel of pirates, monsters, wizards, and wildly unpredictable adventure.“Of Hugh Cook’s extraordinary, underrated, bizarre and hysterical decology, The Walrus & the Warwolf has long been a... reader favourite… The whole series urgently needs rediscovery.” — China MiévilleThe king drank some more blood.A little dripped from his lips to his leather trousers.

Chegory Guy never asked to save an island — but when a catastrophic energy drain sweeps across Untunchilamon, he becomes the one person who must uncover its cause.Shabble. In appearance, a miniature sun, though coloration tends to be changeable and idiosyncratic. In voice eccentric, speaking at will in any of the accents heard ever on Untunchilamon, even those unplaceable foreign accents otherwise voiced only by the conjuror Odolo. In behaviour feckless, for Shabbl...

In the Collosnon Empire, even an oracle can be dragged into war.Yen Olass is trained to read the future — not to change it. But when a desperate warrior arrives at her door demanding more than a prophecy, she is drawn into a feud that has consumed the Collosnon warlords for generations. What begins as a single request soon entangles her in war, madness, and wizardry far beyond anything her training prepared her for.“Lord Alagrace said you’d help.”“A...

Guest Gulkan has survived warlords, wizards, demons, and his own disastrous ambition — but nothing has prepared him for the forces now reshaping the world. As the Age of Darkness reaches its endgame, Guest is drawn into a struggle far larger than any empire he ever hoped to rule.“Guest Gulkan.”The voice was deep, dark, cavernous. A voice of roiling stone and flensing steel. A voice of sulphurous flames and bone-grinding appetites. At the sound of it, Guest ...

Sarazin dreams of power — and believes his moment has finally come.As they neared Selzirk, regret gave way to excitement. Soon Sean Kelebes Sarazin, who would one day win himself the name Watashi, would be in the city where he would have at last a chance of real power.Powerful foes would oppose his rise to the rule of the Harvest Plains, but at least he was guaranteed support from his mother. For surely Farfalla would approve of his ambition once she learnt...

Alfric Danbrog is a banker by trade and a Yudonic Knight by heritage — a combination that forces him to face ogres, assassins, dragons, and She Who Walks by Night with equal composure. But even he is unprepared for the political labyrinth awaiting him at the Wormlord’s court.“You travelled by night.”Alfric kept his face blank. This was no time to show impatience. But Alfric liked to do business in an efficient manner; and not for nothing was the king known ...

Travel is a bridge builder opening minds and souls to new experience and possibly a deeper understanding of the world. Cook's exceptional poetry collection reminds even jaded passengers that the journey can be just as important as the destination.

Asodo Hatch and Lupus Lon Oliver are the top cadets at the Combat College — fierce rivals and the two best hopes for the Stormforce of the Nexus. Only one of them can graduate as instructor, and their final examination will pit them against each other in a contest where hesitation means losing everything.Praise for The Worshippers and the Way“This is the book where Cook presses the big red button on his worldbuilding... The Worship...

The final days of Justina Thrug’s rule were shaped not by politics or war, but by the will of a being far more powerful.The Hermit Crab, a being with powers at least equal to those of any wizard or sorcerer, dwelt on a small island in the harbor of Untunchilamon’s capital city. The Crab took exception to the violent political disputes which had disturbed the peace of its domicile; to restore the peace, the Crab commanded Justina and Varazchavardan to declare a truc...

Just as Hugh Acheson brought a chef's mind to the slow cooker in The Chef and the Slow Cooker, so he brings a home cook's perspective to sous vide, with 90 recipes that demystify the technology for readers and unlock all of its potential.NAMED ONE OF FALL'S BEST COOKBOOKS BY FOOD & WINEWhether he’s working with fire and a pan, your grandpa’s slow cooker, or a cutting-edge sous vide setup, Hugh Acheson wants to make your co...

Celebrity chef and TV host Chuck Hughes shares sure-fire advice and 85 of his favourite recipes to cook at home for friends and family.These days, cooking at home is a top priority for beloved chef and TV host Chuck Hughes. Compared to the hectic pace of his restaurant—where cooking on the line requires lightning speed and expert precision—cooking at home is all about taking things slow, having a good playlist, and knowing a few sure-fire techniques to make meals q...