From Sunday Times bestselling author of The Embroidered Book and The Valkyrie comes an opulent 13th century epic retelling of the life of Mercutio before he ever encountered Romeo and Juliet.On the battlefield, as warring factions deal out death, young Mercutio chances upon the charismatic poet Dante Alighieri. In their desperate stand against the enemy, they inadvertently open a crack between our world and Faerie, literally changing the stars over Mercut...

A powerful Siren must face the monster threatening her home, even if it means risking everything—including the king she’s grown to love—in this dark and romantic follow-up to In the Veins of the Drowning.The realm has a new queen … and a new monster.Imogen Nel, a powerful Siren, can no longer hide her monstrous abilities. She has claimed her ancestral crown and new grotesque magic, and now the corrupted bond she shares wit...

Bloomsbury presents The 10:12 by Anna Maloney, read by Elaine Claxton, Sarah Thom, Maxim Reston and Dane Williams.'Thought-provoking and thoroughly compelling' B P WALTER, bestselling author of THE DINNER PARTY'An excellent twist ... a tribute to tough post-menopausal women everywhere' LITERARY REVIEW'A twisty, propulsive thrill-ride, and a hero who will keep surprising you' SAM BECKBESSINGER

A twisty, high-stakes thriller in the breathless, page-turning style of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Claire Douglas, in which nothing is as it seems and saving the day is only the beginning.Claire Fitzroy was on the way home to London when her train from Manchester was hijacked by a group of armed men. In one terrifying moment she faced the starkest of choices: to passively stand back or act and fight back—knowing that with either choice, she could die.With ...

A hidden Clerkenwell refuge, a watchful neighbour – and a narrowing gap between paranoia and perception.After years on the move, Mark hopes for peace in a secluded London house once used as a music studio. Hidden behind Georgian terraces, it feels like the perfect retreat... until small disturbances begin to ripple beneath the surface. A glance held too long. A neighbour who knows too much. Watchers who linger.A routine planning request triggers something d...

A tickle in the back of your throat? A cough that won't let you sleep? A stuffy nose and a constant need to sneeze?When it comes to understanding the common cold, we have all had plenty of first-hand experience. We are all too familiar with the symptoms of the cold virus, having caught and fought one every few months on average. At this point, the cold is seen as an inevitable inconvenience, rather than an illness that should be wiped out.Dr David Miles, a ...

'Gabriel Flynn's work, rich with insight and wit, makes the world newly vivid'Claire Messud, author of This Strange Eventful History'A clear-eyed, deadpan-funny novel about the present'Lauren Oyler, author of Fake Accounts'Place, belonging, failure, ambition: this beguilingly readable novel has interesting, fresh things to say on them all'Wendy Erskine, author of The Benefactors

Three mechanically created siblings set out to uncover the truth behind their inventor mother's disappearance in this whimsical mystery adventure from renowned social media storytellers Tristan Tales and Luke Pounder. Perfect for fans of The Swifts and A Series of Unfortunate Events.In the town of Blissburg, everything is perfect. The lawns are trimmed to an identical length, the streets shine without a speck of dust, and everyone lives in harmony ... or do they? H...

It's party time for Buzz Sausage Wolf! Everyone is really excited, but WHO has taken a big bite out of the birthday cake?!A cosy and funny story with short chapters and lots of full-colour illustrations, ideal for reading aloud and sharing together with newly independent readers moving on from picture books.Scruffy sausage dog, Buzz has been overexcited ALL DAY. It's just too much fun on a birthday! But when he accidentally bursts the ballo...

Buzz Sausage Wolf has a new neighbour - but OH NO, it's a CAT!Everyone knows, cats and dogs are NEVER friends. But maybe this strange Smelly Cat is different. . .A hilariously silly full-colour illustrated story about making friends, ideal for newly independent readers moving on from picture books.A warmly funny story for fans of Rabbit and Bear, large dollops of silliness and the occasional unexpected dog p...

Buzz Sausage Wolf is keen to win the love (and biscuits) of his New Family. He wants to be the perfect pet and impress them, but who is Pack Leader? Is it Britney, the small but shouty one? Her brother who secretly gives Buzz delicious and definitely not-for-dogs snacks? Or Mum, the one who holds The Lead . . .With the help of his wise friend, Trilby, Buzz must decide whether to be a silly Sausage or a brave Wolf to win their hearts - because too much of either ends in cha...