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Brought to you by Penguin. The first book in the Sally Lockhart Quartet, narrated by Adjoa Andoh. A gripping new recording of Philip Pullman's nerve-shattering thriller, set in the murky streets and opium dens of Old London. When 16-year old Sally's father drowns in suspicious circumstances, she...

An enthralling fantasy adventure that follows a teenage girl chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three heirs who will do anything for the crown. “A deadly dose of danger and ancient magic in a cleverly penned fantasy, perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes or Three...

Enter a dangerous game of magic beetles, buried secrets, and shifting time. Winslet Nubek knows bugs better than she knows people. The sixteen-year-old, homeschooled entomologist is determined to earn her place among the ancient and dangerous ranks of magical insect hunters. With her father’s...

The crew of the Prometheus is intent on taking down the world's clock towers so that time can run freely. Now captives, Colton, Daphne, and the others have a stark choice: join the Prometheus' cause or fight back in any small way they can and face the consequences. But Zavier, leader of the terrorists, has a bigger plan - to bring back the lost god of time. As new threats emerge, loyalties must shift. No matter where the Prometheus goes - Prague, Austria, India - nowhere is safe, and every second ticks closer toward the 11th hour. 

Clock mechanic Danny Hart knows he's being watched. But by whom, or what, remains a mystery. To make matters worse, clock towers have begun falling in India, though time hasn't Stopped yet. He'd hoped after reuniting with his father and exploring his relationship with Colton, he'd have some to settle into his new life. Instead, he's asked to investigate the attacks.

Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2017. 'A Skinful of Shadows confirms Hardinge's status as one of our finest storytellers. It's rare to find a book which is every bit as intelligent and stylish as it is riveting - I was enthralled' - Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent. Frances...

Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times instant bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with another riveting tale as full of mystery and danger as ever in The Silvered Serpents. They are each other’s fiercest love, greatest danger, and...

In this sequel to The Kinder Poison, the magical kingdom of Orkena is on the brink of war and the only person who can save it is Zahru—the girl they once doomed to death. “A story that deals with power dynamics, dark magic, horrific betrayals, and social injustice and offers a thoughtful...

She broke the empire's rules to bond with a dragon. Now that bond may destroy her. Jin survived the Dragon Class trials and became the Tang Empire's first female dragonrider. But victory came with consequences she is only beginning to understand. Bound to the jade dragon Rayshan by a rare blood...

In this stunning sequel to The Crimson Throne, Alyth and Samson must infiltrate the fae court to prepare to face the bloodthirsty army of the High Blade who is intent on destroying both the mortal and fae worlds. From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Witch and Hunter duology, Sara...

A girl, a badger, and a pair of dwarves In T. L. Brechins debut novel, Marta is snatched violently from her peaceful rural life into a world of soothsayers, goblins, gnomes and elves. She and her motley band of companions must restore the mystical gemstones to the Pentark and save the Isle Of...

Após se passar por um cavalheiro para estudar na Sociedade Real de Anatomistas e desafiar o impiedoso Dr. Beecham, Hazel Sinnett leva uma vida solitária no Castelo Hawthornden, ainda sem notícias de Jack Currer, o ladrão de cadáveres que conquistou seu coração. Todos em Edimburgo já ouviram falar sobre a cirurgiã que oferece tratamentos médicos, mas as leis no século XIX são ainda mais cruéis com as mulheres. De uma hora para a outra, depois de salvar a vida de uma paciente, Hazel é condenada à prisão.

The first ferry of the new term arrives in six days. Let us hope it finds you alive and well. When Bronte Cade’s mother vanishes, the only clue she leaves behind is an invitation to a retreat for magical poets. Determined to find answers, Bronte attends in her mother’s place by masquerading...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller Goodreads Choice Award Nominee “This is gothic storytelling with teeth: a lyrical and devastating tale of one maid caught in a spiderweb of loyalty, courage, revolution, and monsters both dead and alive.” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times...

1 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES In this captivating sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling gothic-infused novel, Belladonna, Signa and Death face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart. A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive...

In this magical, ethereal fantasy novel a crew led by a magic welding woman fight to take down the overpowered prince that used and abused them—from the bestselling author of The Bone Houses. Once upon a time, the kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict, and eighteen-year-old...

A sweeping historical romance about a witch who foresees her own murder--and the one boy who can help change her future. Sixteen-year-old Avery Roe wants only to take her rightful place as the witch of Prince Island, making the charms that keep the island's whalers safe at sea, but her mother...

A thief without a future. A dragon born for kings. A bond that could ignite an empire. In the shadows of the Tang Empire, Jin survives by stealing from the rich and keeping her head down. Until a single reckless heist binds her to Rayshan—a rare jade dragon destined for royal blood alone. The...

Sparks fly in this Gilded Age novel of mystery, magic, and romance by the author of the New York Times–bestselling Beasts of Prey. This program is read by actor Renika Williams-Blutcher. Nineteen-year-old Vesper Evans has always resented Basalton’s high society, and the sorcery that provides...

Discover Traitors' Nest, the spellbinding fantasy from award-winning Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Laini Taylor, Ava Reid and Erin Morgenstern. "Absorbing, thought-provoking and full of twists that will keep fans gripped" - Daily Mail "Combines the...