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  • The Final Empire

    Mistborn Book One

    by Brandon Sanderson ...
    Book 9 - MISTBORN
    Brandon Sanderson - the international phenomenon who finished the Wheel of Time sequence - introduces a fantasy trilogy which overturns the expectations of readers and goes on to tell the epic story of evil overturned in a richly imagined world.A thousand years ago evil came to the land and has ruled with an iron hand ever since. The sun shines fitfully under clouds of ash that float down ... Read more

    £4.99 £0.99

  • Kaikeyi

    the instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation

    by Vaishnavi Patel ...
    An instant New York Times bestseller and Tiktok sensation, Vaishnavi Patel's stunning debut Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from Indian epic the Ramayana...The only daughter of a king, Kaikeyi watches as her mother is banished and her own worth is reduced to what marriage alliance she can secure. Although she was raised on stories of the might and benevolence of the gods, her ... Read more

    £5.49 £0.99

  • Temeraire (The Temeraire Series, Book 1)

    by Naomi Novik ...
    Book 1 - The Temeraire Series
    Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.Captain Will Laurence has been at sea since he was just twelve years old; finding a warmer berth in Nelson's navy than any he enjoyed as the youngest, least important son ... Read more

    £2.99 £0.99

  • Gild

    The dark fantasy TikTok sensation that’s sold over a million copies

    by Raven Kennedy ...
    Book 1 - Plated Prisoner
    THE DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT'S SOLD OVER A MILLION COPIES**PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT**'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review_______Locked away in Ki... ... Read more

    £2.99 £0.99

  • The Invisible Library

    by Genevieve Cogman ...
    Book 1 - The Invisible Library series
    One spy. One dangerous book. One deadly mission. The first in a gripping, fantasy mystery series, The Invisible Library is the astounding debut from Genevieve Cogman.Irene must be at the top of her game or she'll be off the case – permanently . . .Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, which harvests fiction from different realities. And along with her enigmatic assistant Kai, she ... Read more

    £4.99 £0.99

  • Kingdom of the Wicked

    TikTok made me buy it! The addictive and darkly romantic fantasy

    by Kerri Maniscalco ...
    Book 1 - Kingdom of the Wicked
    Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . .F****rom the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco!Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon ... Read more

    £4.99 £0.99

  • The Masked City

    by Genevieve Cogman ...
    Book 2 - The Invisible Library series
    **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.Librarian-spy Irene is working undercover in an alternative London when her assistant Kai goes missing. She discovers he's been kidnapped by the fae ... Read more

    £5.99 £0.99

  • The Fury of Kings

    A gripping epic fantasy adventure

    by R.S. Moule ...
    Book 1 - The Erland Saga
    “The battle scenes are breath taking. I did not want this book to end. Please can I have the next book now PLEASE. A must-read for all lovers of this genre. Loved, loved it!!!!!!!!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An ancient magic is rising… And none will escape. After decades of peace, the kingdom of Erland is sliding toward disaster. The rebellious lords of the West are gathering their armies. On ... Read more

    £1.99 £0.99

  • The Burning Page

    by Genevieve Cogman ...
    Book 3 - The Invisible Library series
    An action-packed literary adventure! **The Burning Page is the third title in Genevieve Cogman's clever and exciting The Invisible Library series.'Skulduggery, Librarians, and Dragons – Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series!' – Charles Stross, author of The Laundry Files**When it's your job to save the day – where do you start?Librarian spy Irene has standards to maintain, ... Read more

    £5.99 £0.99

  • A Little Hatred

    The First in the Epic Sunday Times Bestselling Series

    by Joe Abercrombie ...
    series The Age of Madness
    WAR. POLITICS. REVOLUTION. THE AGE OF MADNESS HAS ARRIVED . . .'Funny and sardonic, violent and compelling' Guardian'A tale of brute force and subtle magic on the cusp of an industrial revolution ... Buckle your seat belts for this one' Robin Hobb* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *On the battlefields of the North, the next generation of would-be heroes rushes to make the same... ... Read more

    £4.99 £0.99

  • The Forest Knights Box Set

    by J. K. Swift ...
    series The Forest Knights
    This is the complete Forest Knights duology. It includes 2 full novels: ALTDORF (The Forest Knights Book 1) and MORGARTEN (The Forest Knights Book 2).ALTDORF (The Forest Knights Book 1)A druid priestess enlists the help of an ex-Hospitaller warrior and a charismatic outlaw to fight Austrian tyranny in medieval Switzerland. A subtle blend of fantasy and history, Altdorf tells the events leading up ... Read more

    £3.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete Tawny Man Trilogy: Fool’s Errand, The Golden Fool, Fool’s Fate

    by Robin Hobb ...
    The complete Tawny Man Trilogy by international bestselling author Robin Hobb.‘In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons’ George R. R. MartinYears have passed since Fitz was tortured by Prince Regal. Now he lives in self-imposed exile far from the court. Even his beloved Molly believes him dead. It is safer that way.But safety remains an illusion. ... Read more

    £12.99

  • Mexican Gothic

    a mesmerising historical Gothic fantasy set in 1950s Mexico

    by Silvia Moreno-Garcia ...
    He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me.When socialite Noemí Taboada receives a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging to be rescued from a mysterious doom, she immediately heads to High Place, a remote mansion in the Mexican countryside, determined to discover what is so affecting her cousin. Catalina has always had a flair for the dramatic, but her ... Read more

    £4.99

  • The Once and Future Witches

    The spellbinding bestseller

    by Alix E. Harrow ...
    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Glorious . . . a tale that will sweep you away' Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger'A gorgeous and thrilling paean to the ferocious power of women' Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the DreamerIn 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days bef... ... Read more

    £4.99

  • The Convent's Secret

    by C.J. Archer ...
    Book 5 - Glass and Steele
    A USA Today Bestseller.To find the one man who can fix the magic in Matt's watch, he and India are led to a convent where the nuns will do anything to keep their secrets private. Including murder? Matt and India must uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the mother superior and two babies given to her care many years ago. But sometimes, the truth is painful and its exposure can have deadly ... Read more

    £3.99

  • Hollow

    by Brian Catling ...
    ___________________________________________________________________________________"Brilliantly wrought... Wonderful... Catling's expertise, imagination and linguistic flair are well matched by his wit and enthusiasm. Hollow is never less than tremendous fun... Catling is a great and wild talent... a raucous novel that thrills and unsettles in equal measure." - TLS**"P**rose that's sprinkled with ... Read more

    £5.49 £2.99

  • Hard Time

    a bestselling time-travel adventure like no other

    by Jodi Taylor ...
    Book 2 - The Time Police
    'Perfect for anyone who loves fast-paced action with strong, memorable characters who drive the story forward with a combination of ingenuity and incompetence. Highly recommended' BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY'Immersive, heart-warming, entertaining' THE SCIENCE FACT AND FICTION CONCATENATIONBOOK 2 IN THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING TIME POLICE SERIES, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'SA very ... Read more

    £4.99 £2.99

  • The Skaar Invasion: Book Two of the Fall of Shannara

    by Terry Brooks ...
    Book 2 - Fall of Shannara
    'TERRY'S PLACE IS AT THE HEAD OF THE FANTASY WORLD' Philip PullmanFollowing The Black Elfstone comes the second book in The Fall of Shannara - the epic four-part conclusion to the Shannara series from one of the all-time masters of the fantasy genre.Tensions in the Four Lands are high. The mysterious force that laid waste to Paranor has revealed a more human face. While some gain a new ... Read more

    £5.49

  • Queen of Fire

    Book 3 of Raven's Shadow

    by Anthony Ryan ...
    Book 3 - Raven's Shadow
    **Queen of Fire is the spectacular conclusion to the internationally bestselling Raven's Shadow series - a powerful tale of desperate battles, deadly politics and epic adventure.EMPIRES WILL FALL**Queen Lyrna has survived the bloody siege of Alltor. Now she must rally her troops and take back the capital from the Volarian invaders. But driving her hated enemy out of the Realm will not satisfy her ... Read more

    £5.99

  • Queen of Storms (The Firemane Saga, Book 2)

    by Raymond E. Feist ...
    Book 2 - The Firemane Saga
    Dark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist’s epic fantasy series, the Firemane SagaHatushaly and his young wife Hava are living a good life, working to reopen the burned-out Inn of the Three Stars in the prosperous trading town of Beran's Hill.But there is a great deal more to this bucolic scene ... Read more

    £2.99

  • The Magician's Diary

    by C.J. Archer ...
    Book 4 - Glass and Steele
    A USA Today bestseller.India and Matt thought all their problems would come to an end once they found Chronos. But the watch magician brings with him as many questions as answers, and a load of trouble. To fix Matt's magic watch, they must find an old diary that once belonged to a doctor magician murdered decades ago. The hunt drags them into a sordid mystery involving two of London's craft guilds ... Read more

    £3.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Priest of Lies

    by Peter McLean ...
    Book 2 - War for the Rose Throne
    'Peaky Blinders with swords' (Barnes & Noble), perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie.'The poorer and more oppressed people are, the weaker they become - until they just refuse to take it any more. Then they will rise up, and the gods help their oppressors.'When Tomas Piety and his Pious Men returned from the war, he just wanted to rebuild his crime empire and look after his people. ... Read more

    £4.99

  • The Obsidian Tower

    Rooks and Ruin, Book One

    by Melissa Caruso ...
    Book 1 - Rooks and Ruin
    'This is a truly excellent fantasy and an epic beginning for a new trilogy' LocusOne woman will either save an entire continent or completely destroy it in a captivating epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties and broken magic.'Guard the tower, ward the stone. Find your answers writ in bone. Keep your trust through wits or war - nothing must unseal the door.'Deep ... Read more

    £3.99

  • A Sacred Storm

    Where history meets fantasy, for fans of Bernard Cornwall and George RR Martin

    by Theodore Brun ...
    Book 2 - The Wanderer Chronicles
    Book II of the Wanderer Chronicles'A masterly debut... If Bernard Cornwall and George RR Martin had a lovechild, it would look like A Mighty Dawn. I devoured it late into the night, and eagerly await the sequel.' -- Antonia Senior on A Mighty DawnForged in fire. Bound by honour. Haunted by loss.8th Century Sweden: Erlan Aurvandil, a Viking outlander, has pledged his sword to Sviggar Ivarsson, King ... Read more

    £3.99