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Gravity Let Me GoPREORDER the Australian Book of the Year for 2025, GRAVITY LET ME GO by TRENT DALTON. Only days until publication!Trent Dalton, Australia's #1 bestselling author, returns with the astonishing Gravity Let Me Go - a story you won't ever forget.How will you ever know how the story ends, if you let the story go?Noah Cork has just published the scoop of a lifetime: a white-hot true-crime book about the cold-blooded killer who slipped an unfolding murder mystery into his mailbox. But if this is his moment of triumph, then why is the tin roof being ripped from the walls of his reality? Why are skeletons standing upright in his closet? Why do people want to run him over in the street? And why does his wife keep writing a cryptic message across the bathroom mirror? As a severe storm heads towards Brisbane, Noah is hurtling headfirst into a swirling storm of secrets. He must now cling for dear life to the only story that ever really mattered. He must hold on to the truth. He must hold on to the story. He must hold on to love.Dark, gritty, hilarious and unexpected, Gravity Let Me Go is Trent Dalton's deeply personal exploration of marriage and ambition, truth-telling and truth-omitting, self-deception and self-preservation. It's a novel about the stories we want to tell the world and those we shouldn't, and how the stories we keep locked away are so often the stories that come to define us.It's the story of a murder.It's the story of a marriage.It's the story of a lifetime.'Gravity Let Me Go draws readers deep into a raw and chaotic world that is both unsettling and compelling ... His signature mix of grit, heart and unexpected turns keeps the narrative gripping, with twists readers won't see coming. Ultimately, fans of Dalton's previous novels will find Gravity Let Me Go impossible to put down.' Books+Publishing'I could pick Dalton's writing from a mile away. It's revealed in the kindness of the detail, the musical references ... the pace of the writing, and the desire for each word to mean more in company than on its own. Trent Dalton's storytelling is vivid, rapid, and soaring.' Readings

End Game*Special Collector’s Edition available to the first UK print run only! Featuring a gold foil on board design beneath the dust jacket. Available while stocks last. All pre-orders will receive this edition.*William Warwick and Ross Hogan will return, for one last time, in a gripping and unputdownable finale. Available to pre-order now!London, 2012.The eyes of the world are on Britain as the country prepares to host the Olympic Games.?But the glare of the spotlight makes London a target for some of the most dangerous people on earth. And the moment the bid is won, an international conspiracy is set in motion to unleash a devastating attack that will leave the world in chaos.?One man stands between triumph and disaster: Commander William Warwick, heading up Scotland Yard's elite team. But as he pursues the shadowy organisation, he sets off a deadly game of cat and mouse which will take him from the bustling streets of London to the hidden corridors of power. Can Warwick stop the assassin before the greatest show on earth becomes a catastrophe … ?

'A zeitgeisty rags-to-riches tale' DAILY MAIL'An off-beat slice-of-life novel' SYDNEY MORNING HERALDThe bestselling South Korean phenomenon, To the Moon is a bittersweet tale of wealth and class, female friendship, and the promise of the future when good fortune seems to be just around the corner.In Seoul, three young women meet while working mundane desk jobs at a confectionary manufacturer. They become fast friends, taking their conversations out of the group chat as they bond over their 'average' employee report cards, the incompetence of their male team leader and a mutual longing for financial freedom amid mediocre raises.Eun-sang, the eldest of the group, is always looking for ways to earn extra money, but faces trouble at work after she opens a mini mart at her desk. Jisong, the youngest, dreams of a perfect romance with her Taiwanese boyfriend and spends her low salary on trips to Taipei. Meanwhile, Dahae searches endlessly for a better apartment albeit one she can actually afford.One day over lunch, Eun-sang announces a plan to make enough money to quit her job, by investing her life's savings in cryptocurrency. What's more, she thinks the others should join her. All they need to do, she says, is hold on tight and wait for the price to skyrocket . . . to the moon. But as the market begins to fluctuate and spiral out of their control, the fate of their friendships and their futures soon hangs in the balance.What readers are saying-'A propulsive story that kept me on the razor wire of anxious and hopeful''This book was like no other''Bittersweet and deeply relatable ... A must-read'

Ann Cleeves is the author of more than thirty-five critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn, who can be found on television in ITV’s Vera, BBC One’s Shetland and ITV’s The Long Call respectively. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide. Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of ‘Murder Squad’, working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann also spends her time advocating for reading to improve health and wellbeing and supporting access to books. In 2021, her Reading for Wellbeing project launched with local authorities across the North East. She lives in Northumberland where the Vera books are set.

Heather Aimee O'Neill teaches creative writing at CUNY Hunter College of New York and is the assistant director of the Sackett Street Writers' Workshop. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner and their sons.

K. A. Linde is the Sunday Times, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and romance, including the Royal Houses series and The Oak and Holly Cycle. She has a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Buffy, travelling and dancing in her spare time. She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son and super adorable puppy.

The Silent Ones The murder of an innocent shakes Ireland to its core. Garda Mary Shea is given the rare opportunity to do some real police work in a quest to find the answers.One cold January morning in 1980, on a beach in Kerry, the body of a newborn baby is found in its most sheltered sand dune. When local police are called to the incident, Garda Mary Shea is first on scene.The Dublin major crimes team are called to investigate and because Mary is able to get crucial, female witnesses to cooperate, lead detective Matt Foley takes her under his wing in his bid to solve the biggest case of his career. More questions than answers are found when it becomes clear many locals conduct secret lives — but who would do such a thing?

Culpability is a suspenseful family drama that explores moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence.

The Ballad Of Never After *This paperback edition features a gorgeous new cover design!*The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber is the jaw-dropping sequel to the globally bestselling Once Upon a Broken Heart starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.NOT EVERY LOVE IS MEANT TO BE . . .After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she's discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Except this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn't the only force she needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline's life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she's not so sure . . .*Pre-order Alchemy of Secrets, the spectacular new novel from global phenomenon Stephanie Garber. Publishing 7th October 2025*****Don't miss the spellbinding sequel that readers are raving about . . .'I literally cannot get enough of Jacks and Evangeline''The TWISTS. The ANGST. The PINING. The HEARTBREAK. . . . MY GOD GET ME THE THIRD BOOK RIGHT NOW''I had to put this book down MULTIPLE times because I couldn't stop SCREAMING AND KICKING MY FEET'

The WarrumbarOn the day man first walks on the moon thirteen-year-old Robbie Brennan meets Moses, an old man camped by the side of the road. Over the following months, Robbie is drawn to Moses’ stories — tales of hardship, war, and redemption — unearthing a past entwined with his own. When Robbie learns that Moses grew up at the Mission, the Aboriginal reserve that once existed on the outskirts of town, with his mother Delsie, Robbie’s understanding of his family’s history and identity is forever changed.At home, Robbie must navigate the unpredictable wrath of his beloved but sometimes violent father, a man whose temper keeps the household in a constant state of anxiety. But when Robbie witnesses a tragic event at the Warrumbar dam, his world is shaken further. Haunted by his past in the boys' home and terrified of the consequences, he faces a choice: speak the truth and risk everything or stay silent and carry the burden forever.But in a small country town where a boy like Robbie — poor, on society’s margins, and with ‘some of that black blood in him’ — is rarely believed, does the truth matter? Set against the backdrop of 1969 Australia, The Warrumbar is a compelling coming-of-age story about love, injustice, and the courage it takes to do what’s right.

Quentin Tarantino: Exploring the creative genius of one of the most iconic and influential filmmakers of our time, Quentin Tarantino: The Graphic Novel is the story of the life and career of the visionary director. From his humble beginnings in Torrance, California to his rise to fame as one of Hollywood's true originals. Uncovering the inspirations behind each of his celebrated films, from his unmissable debut Reservoir Dogs to the Palme d'Or-winning Pulp Fiction and his most recent Academy Award-winner, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, this unique book delves into the creative processes that have made Tarantino one of the most respected and lauded figures in film. With stunning illustrations and an in-depth look at the man behind the movies, Quentin Tarantino: The Graphic Novel is a must-read for fans of cinema and anyone interested in the art of storytelling.

Fever House follows the story of a small-time criminal, a has-been rock star, and a shadowy government agency as they are all affected by a severed hand with dark powers. The hand induces uncontrollable madness and violence in anyone near it, leading to catastrophic consequences in Portland, Oregon.Hutch Holtz, a leg-breaker, discovers the hand in a client's refrigerator while collecting drug money. As he becomes entangled in the hand's power, dark-op government agents hunt him down. Meanwhile, Katherine Moriarty, a former singer who is now agoraphobic, and her son Nick, get involved when Hutch reaches out for help.As they navigate through a global struggle to protect themselves from the hand's influence and deceitful government agents, they also uncover family secrets that may hold the key to humanity's survival. Fever House is a thrilling and suspenseful read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Devil By NameNo one expected the apocalypse would be broadcast via phone call. But in this chilling sequel to Fever House, anyone who managed to survive that doomsday call has a harrowing answer to the question, "Where were you when the Message came through?"EXCLUSIVE BLOCK SPRAYED EDGES ON FIRST PRINT RUN ONLY!Five years after the event that drove most of the global population to madness, the world is overrun with the "fevered"--once-human, zombielike creatures drawn indiscriminately to violence and murder. In a campaign to restabilize the country, the massive corporation known as Terradyne Industries has merged with the U.S. government in a partnership of dubious motives, quarantining major American cities behind towering walls and corralling the afflicted there with the hope, they say, of developing a vaccine.In Portland, where it all began, guilt-ridden detective John Bonner scours the city's darkest corners for clues to humanity's redemption. In New England, Katherine Moriarty mourns the devastating losses of her husband and son while in hiding from Terradyne. And across the ocean in France, a sixteen-year-old girl named Naomi Laurent discovers she has a disturbing and powerful gift--which may just be the key to the world's salvation.Equal parts gruesome and beautiful, The Devil by Name is a heart-stopping, breakneck saga of survival. As its characters' paths inevitably collide across the ravaged landscape of a post-apocalyptic America, they are united by the desire to not just escape death but to carve out some way to live anew.Everything starts and ends in the fever house.

Reignclowd PalaceA cosy, craft-filled fantasy debut about an apprentice spellsmith who embarks on a magical journey to solve a mystery that haunts Reignclowd Palace from New York Times bestseller, Philippa Rice . . .Evnie Treedle makes magical things and for the last few years has been working at the magical knickknack shop, The Magpie Nest.But everything changes when Evnie's crafting abilities catch the attention of the nearby Reignclowd Palace. She is soon whisked away to become the Palace's spellsmith and is put to work making and mending magical objects.But disaster strikes when a dragon threatens the Kingdom's princess and it is up to Evnie to put her crafting talents to the test to save the girl, and the Kingdom, from this mysterious beast.