A collection of suspense-filled thrillers from master of the genre Stephen GallagherA listening treat for fans of gripping drama: eight thrillers, plus a bonus story, from ‘the finest British writer of bestselling popular fiction since Le Carré’. Full of suspense and utterly immersive with full-cast production values, this collection is not to be missed.In sci-fi thriller Chimera, there are unexplained killings at a secret research...

Matthew Rhys introduces this collection of plays, poems and prose by the great Welsh writer, featuring Dylan Thomas reading his own work plus bonus biographical plays based on his life'A spellbinding homage' The Guardian'Sure to satisfy every admirer of Dylan Thomas’ works from the most ardent aficionados to casual poetry lovers... Thomas demonstrates his gift for seeing the beauty in the ordinary and affectionately ribbing the...

A five-part vintage crime drama about a mysterious death on an ocean linerAboard the Carthena, on its way from Sydney to Southampton, a passenger walks on the dark deck, unaware his death is only seconds away. It's a death which will set in motion a criminal investigation stretching from England to Australia.In London, Ruth Cobb receives a visit from the Southampton police, informing her that the dead man was her brother, Stuart. DC 'Birdie' Partri...

The Society of Misfit Stories is a home for those wonderful stories that are too long for most magazines but too short for stand-alone print books. Whether you call them short stories, novelettes, or novellas, these stories are all of a length that often struggles to find publication traditionally. Each issue offers a substantial volume of amazing speculative fiction for readers who enjoy spending time with a good tale.A sample of what you'll find in this issue:

24 Award-Winning Authors and IllustratorsAccompanied by Orson Scott Card, Brandon Sanderson, Jody Lynn Nye, Jerry Pournelle, Ciruelo and Echo Chernik and Edited by David FarlandYour search for something new and different in sci-fi and fantasy ends here.Presenting this year’s collection of fresh voices, fabulous worlds, and fantastic new characters.Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of t...

From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and bestselling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take command of their universe.Close your eyes, make a wish, and step into a world where…A princess has no need for a prince.Memories vanish with the ca...

At last, Atlas City! Time to put our feet up and enjoy that urban life. You know, some good food, a bar brawl or two, beating up assassins, intervening in politics, solving a kidnapping... Wait, what?! No! This sounds like work! Great, and now we’ve got demons stalking us and spike-shooting wolves pouring in through the windows! Guess I’ll have to clean up this mess before I get my R&R...

Though things seem to finally be picking up for Asuta in regards to business, the people of the forest’s edge are still facing their fair share of issues. Jeeda and his hatred remain a threat, as they haven’t yet managed to break through to the boy. Allies from the post town have clearly been targeted by someone, though the culprit remains a mystery. And above all else, the clash with Cyclaeus looms ever larger.Unfortunately for our heroes, things are going to get worse before they...

Sunset." said Creighar thickly tossing the knife on the table between them. "You cut him loose

All me and Gourry wanted was a peaceful little road trip, but we can’t take one step without wannabe heroes showing up to “vanquish” us! You’d think there was a bounty on our heads or— Wait, there IS?! Ah, crap. Better head to Sairaag to get this whole mess sorted out! Sure hope it’s just a big misunderstanding and not some complex plot by an old enemy to lure us into a— Wait, WHO issued the bounty? Oh, boy...

Twelve-year-old Rune Drexler is a student at Master Dreadthorn's School for Wayward Villains. It's like a military school for the children of evil villains. Rune is nearly failing his villain studies, so he's sentenced to a Plot by his father, Master Dreadthorn. In seven days time he must:Kidnap a princessSteal a babyFind a henchman and commit him to serviceOverthrow a kingdom and place a new ruler on the throne...

WHO WERE YOU TO HER? WHO WAS SHE TO YOU? While on an outing one day, Kimihiko Kimizuka and his three friends are kidnapped by…Siesta herself?! But they soon learn there’s more to the story as she reveals the long-forgotten truth about Siesta’s death. Will this be the clue that finally unlocks the secrets of Kimihiko's past?