Fantasy & science fiction

The stunning sequel to the award-winning Talonsister, full of romance and treachery, powerful magic and devastating choices. Perfect for fans of Andrea Stewart, John Gwynn and Samantha Shannon.

Unleash the radical and delirious with this electrifying anthology of folk horror from some of Britain's most iconic working-class voices: Ben Myers, AK Blakemore, Natasha Carthew, Salena Godden, Emma Glass, Jenn Ashworth, Tom Benn, Mark Stafford, Daniel Draper and Hollie StarlingA phonograph cylinder that plays on a loop for eternity, casting out ghostly spectres of violence; a centuries-old stew made of dismembered body parts; a woman working at an ossuary who prefers the bones of the dead to those of the living; three siblings who set out to scatter their fathers' ashes, a man none of them could stand; and a hag stone sat in the pocket of a witch.Uncanny and unsettling, wild and wyrd, the ten stories in this collection showcase the best of folk horror. Set in and around the UK, they celebrate Britain's working-class culture and history - and caution against false gods, giving timely warnings on the dangers of insidious ideology that hide in plain sight.

The fight rages on as the Minutemen search for a way to turn the tide of the war.With a new threat looming in the skies, Johnny is given a mission that could alter the course of the conflict - or seal America's fate under the shadow of the Imperial Forces.

Everything you ever needed or cared to know about Rick and Morty is in this one book! Er, actually, all the other books are pretty important, too. You should buy every one of those, but this one is secretly the best and if you have to pick one . . .Deranged and heavily addicted to you-name-it scientist Rick Sanchez is back for more adventures with his bumbling, barely pubescent grandson, Morty, in this dimension-spanning tome collecting issues #46-60 of the original Rick and Morty ongoing comics series! And don't forget Beth, and Summer, and even Jerry! Featuring standout stories from acclaimed writer Kyle Starks and illustrator Marc Ellerby ("Interdimensional Cable Trouble") and the five-issue "The Rickoning" arc, as well as stories by Tini Howard, Josh Trujillo, Sarah Graley, Andrew MacLean, Rii Abrego, Benjamin Dewey, and Jarrett Williams, this truly is the last Rick and Morty book you'll ever need—except for all the other ones, as previously noted.

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy - and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.- This stunning hardcover edition features a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front and a full-colour illustration on the reverse, gorgeous designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and, from acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration.'What is it you think you're protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There's no one left for you to save'Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner - of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia's new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile, undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive.According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance's final gambit?To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena's fight-to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self-is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.

One sunny wedding planner. One grumpy funeral director. And one town that can't handle the supernatural swap...

Humanity is under assault by malevolent "antimemes"--ideas that attack memory, identity, and the fabric of reality itself - in this wickedly brain-bending tale of science-fiction horror, an entirely reimagined and expanded version of the beloved online novel.They're all around us, hiding in plain sight.One could be in the room with you, now, just to your left. You could be seeing it right now - but from this second to the next, you'll forget that you did. If you managed to jot down a note, the paper would look blank to you afterwards.These entities can feed on your most cherished memories, the things that make you you - and you'll never even know anything changed.They can turn you into a living ghost - make it so that you're standing next to your spouse, screaming in their ear, and they won't know you're there.They are the perfect predators, equipped with the ultimate camouflage - the ability to wipe out memories of their own existence.And they aren't just feeding on us. They're invading.But how do you fight an enemy when you can never even know that you're at war? How do you contain something you can't record or remember?Welcome to the Antimemetics Division.No, this is not your first day.

She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic...In the heart of Adenashire, where elfish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human baker Arleta Starstone works twice as hard at perfecting her unique blend of baking with apothecary herbs. So, when her orc neighbor (and biggest fan) secretly enters her creations into the prestigious Langheim Baking Battle, Arleta faces a dilemma. Being magicless, her participation in the competition could draw more scowls than smiles. And if Arleta wants to prove her talent and establish her culinary reputation, she'll need more than just her pastry craft to sweeten the odds. Though Arleta may not yet believe in herself, she makes her way to Langheim-with the help of a very attractive woodland elf-and competes. While on a journey of mouthwatering pastries, self-discovery, heartwarming friendships, and potential romance, Arleta will have to decide whether winning the Baking Battle is the true prize after all. But win or lose, her adventure is only beginning...

Pre-order the dazzling finale in The House of Marionne series by Sunday Times bestselling author, J.Elle . . .--With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can't escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her.Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton.His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself.In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread.Will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?--Praise for the series'An enemies-to-lovers romance, a cast of intriguing characters, and a shocking, twist-filled ending kept me hooked.' Five star reader review'Dark, gothic, creepy, addicting J has created a new dark academia world for us all to get invested in' Five star reader review'Alluring. Dark. Thrilling. House of Marionne was stunning, elegant and magical. Full of glitz and glamor. Heart pounding' Five star reader review

Mega-City One is acclimatising to the new mutant laws, but integration isn’t easy and one man stands as the thin blue line between the norms and the muties – that man is Judge Dredd.

Welcome to Kivotos, a massive city teeming with drama, challenges, and the joys of youth! In this comic anthology, 13 manga creators bring you wild new stories set in the fantasy RPG world of Blue Archive!

From breakout TikTok sensation Jeneane O'Riley comes the highly anticipated finale in the Infatuated Fae series, full of forbidden romance, twisty betrayals, and fairy tale magic.