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In this mesmerizing and profound novel, Ruth's life in a devout, insular community challenges assumptions about what gives life meaning.Ruth is raised in a world of Christian communism without private property, television, or tolerance for idle questions. Each day, she follows the same routine, wearing the same costume and braiding her hair, singing a familiar breakfast song in a family room identical to others in the community. These moments, meant to be prayers, puzzle Ruth. Through glimpses of her childhood, marriage, and motherhood, we see her struggle to navigate her curiosity in a community shrouded in mystery. As we follow Ruth's journey, we are forced to question our own beliefs and notions of happiness. The novel immerses us in an experience that challenges our deepest assumptions.

How Bad Things Can GetFyre Fest meets The Blair Witch Project in this chilling thriller-horror by USA Today bestselling author Darcy Coates.The Blair Witch Project meets Fyre Fest in this bloody new thriller from the queen of scares, Darcy Coates!It was supposed to be the party of the century- miles of idyllic white sand beaches, lush jungle foliage...and a dark legend nobody dreamed might be all too true.When an online influencer and several hundred of his most loyal fans land on Prosperity Island, the plan is simple- five days of elaborate games, drinking, and suntanned fun.A week in paradise should have been a welcome respite. The only survivor of an infamous cult, Ruth wants nothing more than to keep her head down and not draw attention. She's spent decades outrunning her blood-soaked childhood, and her identity is a closely held secret.But then the true history of the island is revealed...along with its sinister connection to Ruth's past. As guests go missing and games turn deadly, Ruth and the rest of the attendees are forced to question whether they've really been invited to paradise...or whether something much darker-and far bloodier-is waiting for them just beyond the bonfire's light.

The FarmhouseThe House Across the Lake meets This Thing Between Us when what was supposed to be a fresh start for Emily and her husband takes a dark turn as the isolated farm they've moved to begins to reveal horrifying secrets...Every woman who has lived on this farm has died. Emily just moved in.When Emily Hauk's mother dies, it's time for her and her husband, Josh, to finally leave San Francisco. A farm in rural Nebraska is everything they want for a fresh start- clear skies, low costs, and distance from the grief back home.They should have asked why the farm was for sale.Three years ago, a teenage girl went missing from the farm. Soon after, the girl's mother mysteriously died. The deeper Emily digs, the more stories she finds of women with a connection to her new home who've met their own dark ends.The farmhouse was meant to be Emily's fresh start, but with each passing day, her sanctuary slips further away. The barn seems to move throughout her property, as though chasing her. Her mother's favorite music drifts across the corn. She swears she saw blood in one of the farmhand's trucks. And the screams that wake her are not foxes, no matter how many times her husband says otherwise.Despite Josh's skepticism, Emily feels the darkness that has seeped into the soil of her farm. And if she wants to claim this place as her own, she'll have to find the truth before whatever watches from the cornfield takes her too.

Discontent An audacious, darkly funny novel and perfect summer read about a young woman in Madrid whose carefully crafted office persona threatens to crack when she's forced to attend her company's annual retreatLife can't go on like this - can it? This book is for everyone who has ever wanted more- more time, more meaning, more connection.On the surface, Marisa's life looks enviable. She lives in a nice apartment in the heart of Madrid, her friendly neighbour and lover Pablo lives downstairs, and she's risen quickly through the ranks at a successful advertising agency.And yet Marisa hates her job and everything about it. Over one hot summer, she spends her working hours locked in her office, bingeing on YouTube videos and getting high on tranquilizers, wondering if everyone cries when their alarm goes off in the morning. When she can, she escapes to the air-conditioned basement of the Prado Museum.But Marisa's fa ade of success is in danger of being exposed as she's forced to deliver a talk on creativity at her company's horrendous annual team-building retreat. Surrounded by psychopathic bosses, annoyingly overzealous colleagues, flirty facilitators, and an excess of drugs, Marisa is pushed to the brink of a complete spiral.Told with acid humour to explosive consequences, Discontent is a dazzling tale of modern angst and finally acting on our wilder impulses to reclaim our lives from work.

Looking GlassIn four new novellas, Christina Henry returns to the world of Alice and Red Queen, where magic runs as freely as secrets and blood. Based on the wondrous works of Lewis Carroll, The Chronicles of Alice follow a young woman through a mystical realm, where she must fight against magicians, monsters, and her own lurking madness.

Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate.Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember.But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone.When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares...but it turns out they're real, and Saeris has landed herself right in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed.The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist's magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him . . . or her.Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he's the only way Saeris is going to make it home. Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details .

I am a campground manager. I don't have a list of rules because I'm trying to ruin your fun… I'm trying to keep you from doing small, simple things that could result in your horrific and most agonizing demise. Goat Valley Campground has killed generations of Kate's family. Passed down through the family the land has become old and it calls to creatures of horror and folklore who make it their home and their hunting ground. As the campground manager, Kate has drawn up rules to try and protect her campers – if the man with the skull cup offers you a drink, accept it or you will die a gruesome death; don’t buy ice from the children with no wagon; and of course, never ever follow the lights. Still, not every camper survives their stay. Soon decapitated and exsanguinated campers are the least of Kate’s worries; one of the most dangerous inhabitants of the campground is determined to wrest control and claim the land for himself. Meanwhile, something in the land is shifting, the tides are turning, and the curse that hunts members of her bloodline begins to close in…

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Light. Darkness. Power. Magic. The Children of the Elements are back in the epic, instant-bestselling* sequel to The Light That Blinds Us. Alexis, Demi, Blaise and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge: a fight for light over darkness, good over evil. And Mortem fast approaches, threatening to engulf all in shadow. As the night wears on, secrets are spilled and truths come to light. The world is not all that it seems and there might be a little darkness, lurking just below the surface, within us all . . . Dive back into the fantasy world that masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found family. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Legendborn, from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo. PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "Explosive, action packed and full of twists" - Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen "Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic" - Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up "Truly thrilling" - Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven "One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital” - Sasha Peyton Smith, author of The Rose Bargain*Both The Light That Blinds Us and The Dark That Hides Us were instant bestsellers, debuting in the top 10 of the YA chart TCM

Dungeons & Dragons The Book Of Dragons The definitive illustrated guide to Dragons - the most iconic creatures in the D&D universeUnleash the ultimate draconic compendium with The Book of Dragons for Dungeons & Dragons! Delve into the awe-inspiring world of dragons, lavishly illustrated with newly commissioned artworks and penned from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut, the mighty dragon gods themselves.This definitive guide unveils the rich lore, diverse types, and legendary characters of the dragon realm. Essential for every D&D fan, it offers unparalleled insights into these iconic creatures that for decades have been the heart and soul of the game. Elevate your campaigns and deepen your knowledge-discover why The Book of Dragons is a must-have for every adventurer's collection.

Shadow CabinetAll is not as it seems within the halls of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven…Despite thinking they’ve thwarted the prophecy, the witches are still reeling from the events of the past few months.Ciara now occupies her twin sister’s body as she prepares to take on the role of High Priestess. But why are the sinister government agents of the Shadow Cabinet so invested in her coronation?And then there’s the small matter of Dabney Hale: freshly escaped from Grierlings prison, he’s on the hunt for a mythical object that will give him unimaginable power. Leonie’s brother is on the trail, but doesn’t know the danger he now faces, and so she sets off to bring him home and bring Hale to justice.Meanwhile, Theo and Holly are left to their own devices. Theo to work out how her miraculous transformation took place and Holly to discover what’s going on with her mum and dad. Elle’s Instagram-perfect world is about to come crashing down in the most terrifying way.Payback’s a witch as Ciara, Leonie, Elle, Theo and Holly are about to find out.Readers are spellbound by HMRC:'Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through’ Samantha Shannon‘I fell in love with her coven’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave‘A breath of fresh air’ Joanne Harris‘Utterly compelling’ Louise O’Neill‘I devoured this’ Lindsey Kelk‘Thrilling and hair-raising’ Russell T Davies

Her Majesty'S Royal Coven Featuring paperback exclusive bonus content THIS IS ONE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MESS WITH'Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through' Samantha ShannonHidden among us is a secret coven of witches. Known as Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, they protect crown and country from magical forces and otherworldly evil. But their greatest enemy will come from within…There are whisperings of a prophecy that will bring the coven to its knees, and four best friends are about to be caught at the center. Life as a modern witch was never simple … but now it’s about to get apocalyptic.

The Collector In the electrifying new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a search for a stolen Vermeer masterpiece and uncovers a conspiracy that could bring the world to the brink of nuclear Armageddon. In the Amalfi villa of a murdered South African shipping tycoon, the Carabinieri have made a startling discovery - a secret vault containing an empty frame and stretcher matching the dimensions of the world's most valuable missing painting. The commander of the Art Squad asks restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon to quietly track down the artwork before the trail goes cold. With the help of a most unlikely ally, a beautiful Danish computer hacker and professional thief, Gabriel follows the painting's trail to a man with close ties to the highest level of Russian power - code-named the Collector. The missing masterpiece is the lynchpin of a conspiracy that if successful, could plunge the world into a conflict of apocalyptic proportions. To foil the plot, Gabriel must carry out a daring heist of his own, with millions of lives hanging in the balance. 'Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor' Booklist 'A master of his craft' Adelaide Advertiser 'World-class' Washington Post

Portrait Of An Unknown Woman#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his latest action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue.The hunt is on for the greatest art forger who ever lived ...Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon has at long last severed ties with Israeli intelligence and settled quietly with his beautiful wife and their young twins in Venice, the only place he has ever truly known peace.But when the eccentric London art dealer Julian Isherwood asks Gabriel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the rediscovery and lucrative sale of a centuries-old painting, he is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse where nothing is as it seems.Gabriel soon discovers that the work in question, a portrait of an unidentified woman attributed to Sir Anthony van Dyck, is almost certainly a fiendishly clever fake. To find the mysterious figure who painted it - and uncover a multibillion-dollar fraud at the pinnacle of the art world - Gabriel conceives one of the most elaborate deceptions of his career. If it is to succeed, he must become the very mirror image of the man he seeks: the greatest art forger the world has ever known.'Reading the latest Gabriel Allon is like visiting an old friend. Another tour de force by the master.' Bob Woodward'Silva can really write. The bastard.' James Patterson'A smart summer escape.' Kirkus, starred review'Daniel Silva has few rivals' The Age'Daniel Silva is that rarity of rarities, a writer whose stories just keep getting better' Huffington Post

The Cellist Master of international intrigue Daniel Silva, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, comes an explosive thriller featuring art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon.The most beautiful music hides the deadliest secrets ...Once Russia's richest man, Victor Orlov now resides in exile in London, waging a crusade against the kleptocrats in the Kremlin. His mansion is protected by armed bodyguards. Yet somehow, on a rainy summer evening, in the midst of a global pandemic, Russia's vengeful president finally manages to cross Orlov's name off his kill list.Before him was the receiver from his landline telephone, a half-drunk glass of red wine, and a stack of documents ...The documents, contaminated with a deadly nerve agent, were delivered by a prominent investigative reporter. And when the reporter vanishes hours after the killing, MI6 concludes she is a Moscow Center assassin who penetrated the billionaire's formidable defenses.But Gabriel Allon believes his friends in British intelligence are dangerously mistaken. His search for the truth will take him to Geneva, where a private intelligence service is plotting an act of violence that will plunge an already divided America into chaos. Only Allon, with the help of a brilliant young woman employed by the world's dirtiest bank, can stop it ...Praise for Daniel Silva:'Fascinating, suspenseful and bated-breath exciting' Publishers Weekly'One of the greatest spy novelists the genre has ever known' CrimeReads'Daniel Silva is that rarity of rarities, a writer whose stories just keep getting better' Huffington Post'If you like Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher, get to know Gabriel Allon' Australian Women's Weekly