One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'Baldwin's ground-breaking second novel**, which established** him as one of the great American writers of his timeDavid, a young American in 1950s Paris, is waiting for his fiancée to return from vacation in Spain. But when he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, the two men are drawn into an intense affair. After three months David's...

Drawing on James Baldwin's own boyhood in a religious community in 1930s Harlem, his first novel tells the story of young Johnny Grimes. Johnny is destined to become a preacher like his father, Gabriel, at the Temple of the Fire Baptized, where the church swells with song and it is as if 'the Holy Ghost were riding on the air'. But he feels only scalding hatred for Gabriel, whose fear and fanaticism lead him to abuse his family. Johnny vows that, for him, things will be different. This bla...

'Sermon, ultimatum, confession, deposition, testament, and chronicle ... all presented in searing, brilliant prose' The New York Times Book ReviewWe, the black and the white, deeply need each other here if we are really to become a nationJames Baldwin's impassioned plea to 'end the racial nightmare' in America was a bestseller when it appeared in 1963, galvanising a nation and giving voice to the emerging civil rights movement. Told in the...

‘Gripping … a compelling and authentic page-turner’ Sunday Mail‘A must read!’ Reader review‘A sparkling debut!’ Reader reviewThe first in an exciting new Scottish crime thriller series. Perfect for fans of L J Ross, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves.Ex-priest DI Frank Farrell has returned to his roots in Dumfries, only to be landed with a disturbing murder case. Even worse, Farrell knows the vict...

Bloodsight collects three stories taking place within the Empire of Dragons universe. The first details the creation of Peppino, a draconic vampire. Another shows what happens when Etere, executioner of souls, examines a case where cultists had killed a dragon.

Craft Exhibit-Worthy Specimens from Paper!Capture the delicate beauty of moths and butterflies without ever leaving your home! Celebrated papercraft artist Stacia Baldwin has put together 15 easy-to-follow projects complete with detailed color guides, step-by-step illustrations, and perforated templates. Printed on high-quality paper, each specimen is built to last, making them perfect to display or gift to all the nature-lovers in your life.Featuring a wid...

'Let our novelists read Mr Baldwin and tremble. There is a whirlwind loose in the land' Sunday TimesWhen Another Country appeared in 1962, it caused a literary sensation. James Baldwin's masterly story of desire, hatred and violence opens with the unforgettable character of Rufus Scott, a scavenging Harlem jazz musician adrift in New York. Self-destructive, bad and brilliant, he draws us into a Bohemian underworld pulsing with heat, music and sex, where desperate ...

Billionaire playboyFiery virginKidnappingSteamy romanceFormer Navy SEALsStay-up-late page-turner5 stars- What an amazingly riveting book! The storyline is fantastic! I have read many romantic suspense books and this one is at the very top of the list! I can see Debbie Baldwin's books becoming as popular as Marie Force's Fatal series! - Victoria (Amazon Review)5 stars- Wow, that lust! Baldwin's characters are multi layered, that reveal...

The inspiration for the film from Oscar award-winning director Barry Jenkins'Achingly beautiful' GuardianHarlem in the 1970s: the black soul of New York City. Tish is nineteen and the man she loves - her lifelong friend and the father of her unborn child - has been jailed for a crime he did not commit. As their families come together to fight for his freedom, will their love be enough?'Soulful . . . Racial injustice may fla...

“Sharp, seductive, and impossible to untangle, this is a locked-room mystery for the modern age–perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Lucy Foley.” – – Publishers Weekly, BookLifeA cryptic invitation.A secret society.A billionaire’s murderSix years after his twin brother's death, Razz James is stuck. Once poised to become the prince of Manhattan society, he spends his days in a blur of gin and denial.Then the mysterious invitation arrives....

"The Story of Siegfried" is a retelling of the ancient Germanic and Norse legends surrounding the hero Siegfried, who is often associated with the Nibelungenlied and the Völsunga Saga. The narrative follows Siegfried's adventures, including his battle with the dragon Fafnir and his quest for the treasure of the Nibelungs.James Baldwin's retelling of myths and legends was aimed at young readers and sought to introduce them to classic tales from various cultures. "The Story of Siegfried" is ...

Sam Taylor was supposed to save a life. Instead, the whole world watched him fail.Suspended and struggling to outrun the fallout of a mission gone wrong, Sam is pulled back into action when a powerful family makes him an offer he can't ignore…One by one, the Oldbrook family – a wealthy dynasty – have been targeted, and now the last remaining heirs have vanished. With time running out, Sam is tasked with finding them before whoever is behind the attacks fini...