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A spectacular space opera debut perfect for readers of Ann Leckie's
Ancillary Justice and Arkady Martine's A Memory Called Empire,
inspired by the lives and loves of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar.
LOYALTY, LEGACY AND BETRAYAL... Princess Altagracia has lost
everything. After a bloody civil war, her twin sister has claimed
not just the crown of their planet Szayet but the Pearl of its
prophecy, a computer that contains the immortal soul of their god.
Stripped of her birthright, Altagracia prepares to flee the planet
- just as Matheus Ceirran, Commander of the interstellar Empire of
Ceiao, arrives in deadly pursuit. Princess Altagracia sees an
opportunity to win back her planet, her god, and her throne . . .
if she can win over the Commander and his distrustful right-hand
officer, Anita. But talking her way into Commander Matheus's good
graces, and his bed, is only the beginning. Dealing with the most
powerful man in the galaxy is almost as dangerous as war, and
Altagracia is quickly torn between Matheus and the wishes of the
machine god that whispers in her ear. For Szayet's sake, and her
own, Altagracia will need to become more than a princess with a
silver tongue. She will have to become a queen as history has never
seen before - even if it breaks an empire. 'Dazzling, transportive,
boundless, precise - and dares to ask, what if Mark Antony was the
hottest butch girl in space?' Casey McQuiston 'A glittering triumph
that weaves together history and tragedy into a star-spanning epic.
I fell into this book and didn't come out for a long time' Everina
Maxwell 'Gorgeously written, clever and captivating' Kristyn
Merbeth 'Takes the larger-than-life figures of the ancient world
and recasts them against a backdrop of drowned worlds and
interstellar empires with extraordinary verve' Emily Tesh 'Deftly
wields the conventions of science fiction to make old stories
new... I did not know I could weep for Antony, love Cleopatra, or
lament Caesar, but through Ana, Gracia, and Ceirran, I do' Maya
Deane 'Beautifully written, with poise and wit and grand epic
sweep, The Stars Undying has everything I want from a space opera'
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When defeat is inevitable there are only two options: go out on
their terms, or yours.At last, the Roman Empire is winning one of
its most savage wars. King Pinnes is dead. The Pannonian tribes
have surrendered. Only the Dalmatians under Bato remain in the
fight, and this brutal leader holds the life of a former Roman
standard bearer in his hands. Corvus is spared only on condition
that he continues to fight against Rome as a rebel, but his enemies
are everywhere. Not only do the Romans want his head, but the
treacherous Ziva - his supposed ally - is a constant threat. With
the Pannonians knocked out of the war, the entire might of Rome is
directed against Bato's army. Legion after legion covers the
landscape. Sieges are laid. Towns burn. Thousands die. There is no
mercy. And there, in the fire of the rebellion's last stand, Corvus
must face his greatest betrayer - Marcus. The epic conclusion to
the Raven and the Eagle series, perfect for fans of Ben Kane and
Simon Scarrow. Praise for Geraint Jones'Blood and guts, but also a
clever exploration of the moral ambiguity of war and loyalty to a
flag' Mail on Sunday 'Brutal, audacious, and fast paced' Anthony
Riches, author of the Empire series. 'Historical fiction written by
a real war veteran who knows all there is to know about blood and
bonding in battle' Weekend Sport
'Having been shot at definitely helps you write great thrillers...
I've been a huge fan of Chris Ryan since I read The One That Got
Away - he just gets better and better' - STEPHEN LEATHER 'An
intelligent and enthralling read' - FINANCIAL TIMES The SAS is
operating covertly in the wartorn badlands of northern Syria. They
know it will be gritty, bloody and dangerous. But when Regiment
legend Danny Black's unit, codenamed Zero 22, is tasked with a more
routine operation, they don't expect it to end the way it does: in
compromise and massacre, orchestrated by the shadowy Wagner Group,
a paramilitary organisation in thrall to the Russian president.
Back in the UK, Danny learns that his unit was betrayed by a mole
feeding high-level military intelligence to the Russians. Like any
SAS man worthy of the name, his first thought is to avenge the men
who lost their lives on the Zero 22 op. He has no hesitation in
accepting the mission to assassinate the man responsible for the
death of his mates. But the headshed have more complicated plans
and Danny finds himself operating with a face from his past whom he
never thought he would see again. Together they embark on a
high-risk, deniable mission that will require all Danny's Regiment
skills if they are to have any hope of success. As the mission
unfolds, however, Danny learns that darker forces are at play. And
when everything he thinks he knows gets turned on its head, he
realises that what started out as an act of revenge is just a
single play in a conspiracy that will take him across the
continents and pit him not only against the highly trained
militants of the Wagner Group, but against the Kremlin, the White
House and the insidious machinations of the most powerful men in
the world.
Above Us the Milky Way is a story about war, immigration, and the
remarkable human capacity to create beauty out of horror. As a
young family attempts to reconstruct their lives in a new and
peaceful country, they are daily drawn back to the first land
through remembrance and longing, by news of the continued suffering
and loss of loved ones, and by the war dead, who have immigrated
and reside with them, haunting their days and illuminating the
small joys and wonders offered them by the new land. The novel's
structure is built around the alphabet, twenty-six pieces written
in the first person that sketch a through-line of memory for the
lives of the five daughters, mother, and father. Ghost stories and
fairytales are woven with old family photographs and medieval-style
watercolor illuminations to create an origin story of loss and
remembrance.
'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King 'A master storyteller' -
Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom
others are compared' -The Times 'No one does adventure quite like
Smith' - Daily Mirror TWO HEROES. ONE UNBREAKABLE BOND. Torn apart
by war, Saffron Courtney and Gerhard von Meerbach are thousands of
miles apart, both struggling for their lives. Gerhard - despite his
objections to the Nazi regime - is fighting for the Fatherland,
hoping one day to rid Germany of Hitler and his cronies. But as his
unit is thrown into the hellish attrition of the Battle of
Stalingrad, he knows his chances of survival are dwindling by the
day. Meanwhile Saffron - recruited by the Special Operations
Executive and sent to occupied Belgium to discover how the Nazis
have infiltrated SOE's network - soon finds herself hunted by
Germany's most ruthless spymaster. Confronted by evil beyond their
worst imaginings, the lovers must each make the hardest choice of
all: sacrifice themselves, or do whatever they can to survive,
hoping that one day they will be reunited. BOOK 16 IN THE EPIC
HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM INTERNATIONAL
BESTSELLER WILBUR SMITH
Richard Sharpe returns to England to save the regiment. Major
Sharpe's men are in mortal danger - not from the French, but from
the bureaucrats of Whitehall. Unless reinforcements can be brought
from England, the regiment will be disbanded. Determined not to see
his regiment die, Sharpe returns to England and uncovers a nest of
high-ranking traitors, any of whom could utterly destroy his career
with a word. Sharpe is forced into the most desperate gamble of his
life - and not even the influence of the Prince Regent may be
enough to save him. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you
always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to
escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows
no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green
jacket he proudly wears.
There are two kinds of wars - one is external, a public war for all
the world to witness; the other intensely private, glimpsed at by
only a few. When Lieutenant Michael Fuller signed up to be part of
the war, leaving behind a passionate yet vulnerable relationship,
he had no idea that his experience would take him beyond the guns
and bombs, deep into the heart of the human spirit. It is 1916 on
the German East African frontier - surrounded by the beauty and
oppressing heat of the African savanna with its guardian,
Kilimanjaro, towering above the skyline, a war of words and
prejudices flares up - these are early days for South African and
Rhodesian regiments to be camping with men from the King's African
Rifles and the Indian Baluchis. Private battles are waged as
officers use the war to further their careers or cloak their pasts
and a Boer War hero's son carries the weight of his father's
reputation with him before he's even taken his first life. After a
devastating defeat, Fuller, two men from the King's African Rifles,
a Baluchi officer and Captain Carter are called to embark on a
secret mission deep into enemy territory and the African bush. To
survive these men are drawn into each other's struggles with both
seen and unseen enemies and made to chose between duty and
compassion.
*SHARPE'S ASSASSIN, the brand new novel in the global bestselling
series, is available to buy now* Spain, December 1812 In a deathly
cold winter on the Spanish-Portuguese border, a group of deserters
take British hostages and it falls to Major Richard Sharpe to lead
the perilous rescue mission in the biting cold mountains - where he
faces one of his oldest, and most cunning, adversaries. The British
army's fate rests on the hostages' liberation. Outnumbered and
attacked from two sides, it looks like surrender or certain death
on the Gateway of God pass. Yet prepared to hold his ground, or
risk his life trying, is Sharpe . . . 'A master storyteller' DAILY
TELEGRAPH
An aircraft carrier adrift with a crew the size of a small town. A
murderer in their midst. And the disgraced Navy SEAL who must track
him down...'Sensationally good - an instant classic, maybe an
instant legend' Lee ChildThe moment Navy SEAL sniper Finn sets foot
on the USS Abraham Lincoln, it's clear something is deeply wrong.
Leadership is weak. Morale is low. And when crew members start
disappearing one by one, what at first seems like a random string
of suicides soon reveals something far more sinister: there's a
serial killer on board. Suspicion falls on newcomer Finn. After
all, he's being sent home in disgrace, recalled from the field
under the dark cloud of a mission gone wrong. He's also a lone
wolf, haunted by his past. Finding the killer offers a chance at
redemption... if he can stay alive long enough to prove it isn't
him. A gripping and high-octane thriller from New York Times
bestselling writing team of Navy SEAL Brandon Webb and
award-winning author John David Mann, Steel Fear is perfect for
fans of Tom Clancy, Brad Thor and Adam Hamdy. 'An edge-of-your-seat
thriller ... once you get going there's no stopping' Steve Berry,
New York Times bestselling author 'For readers who can't resist a
bureaucracy-battling action hero, there's a new kid on the block'
Booklist [Starred review] 'That more thrillers are to come from
these authors will be welcome news to readers who appreciate
carefully plotted and intelligent suspense' Publishers Weekly
[Starred review]
It is 1899. A young English officer, Jack Whitelaw, leaves hearth,
home and his lovely English rose to join his new battalion and help
see off the Boer commandos, which have invaded The Natal Colony.
The Challenges he faces prove far tougher than originally
envisaged, especially when he is wounded and nursed in a Ladysmith
hospital by a beautiful Dutch-speaking nurse, Rachel du Toit. Their
idyllic romance is put to a severe test when Rachel is forced to
flee Ladysmith and Jack’s battalion treks around Transvaal,
fulfilling Lord Milner’s ‘scorched earth’ policy. You will be
fascinated as you follow the physical and emotional trails Jack
experiences during the Second Anglo- Boer War. Following his first
novel, If I Retreat, Shoot Me, set against the backdrop of South
Africa’s involvement in the Second World War, Dave Baker has again
written an important and highly readable historical novel with
honesty and authenticity we have come to expect from him, and I am
delighted to be given the opportunity to recommend it to you.
Patrick Coyne, The South African Writers’ Circle.
AD 60. Britannia. The Boudica Revolt begins . . . Macro and Cato -
heroes of the Roman Empire - face a ruthless enemy set on revenge
The Roman Empire's hold on the province of Britannia is fragile.
The tribes implacably opposed to Rome have grown cunning in their
attacks on the legions. Even amongst those who have sworn loyalty,
dissent simmers. In distant Rome, Nero is blind to the danger. As
hostilities create mayhem in the west, Governor Gaius Suetonius
Paulinus gathers a vast army, with Prefect Cato in command. A hero
of countless battles, Cato wants his loyal comrade Centurion Macro
by his side. But the Governor leaves Macro behind, in charge of the
veteran reserves in Camulodunum. Suetonius dismisses concerns that
the poorly fortified colony will be vulnerable to attack when only
a skeleton force remains. With the military distracted,
slow-burning anger amongst the tribespeople bursts into flames. The
king of the Iceni is dead and a proud kingdom is set for plundering
and annexation. But the widow is Queen Boudica, a woman with a
warrior's heart. If Boudica calls for death to the emperor, a
bloodbath will follow. Macro and Cato each face deadly battles
against enemies who would rather die than succumb to Roman rule.
The future of Britannia hangs in the balance. 'An outstanding book
with the vivid battle scenes proving a highlight' 'This is action
packed and unputdownable . . . from the first page, you are
transported back in time. A captivating book full of heroism and
sacrifice' 'Vigorous plot with unexpected twists' 'Scarrow . . .
has the gift of combining wide knowledge of the period with a
page-turning narrative' Sunday Times SIMON SCARROW: 5 MILLION BOOKS
SOLD WORLDWIDE!
'One of the best fantasy novels of the year' Novel Notions
'Probably my favourite book of the year' The Chronicler 'One of the
best books I've read this year' Starlit Book The sequel to the
darkly fantastic WE ARE THE DEAD: with more unflinching action, A
FOOL'S HOPE sees Jia's revolutionaries dig in their heels as they
learn that wars aren't won in a day. War takes everything. From
Tinnstra, it took her family and thrust her into a conflict she
wanted only to avoid. Now her queen's sole protector, she must give
all she has left to keep Zorique safe. It has taken just as much
from Jia's revolutionaries. Dren and Jax - battered, tortured, once
enemies themselves - must hold strong against their bruised
invaders, the Egril. For the Egril intend to wipe Jia from the map.
They may have lost a battle, but they are coming back. If Tinnstra
and her allies hope to survive, Jia's heroes will need to be ready
when they do. With more bone-crunching action, tough choices and
impossible odds, fans of Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence and Ed
McDonald will find something to love in this series. * * * * * * *
* * * THE LAST WAR Book One: We Are the Dead Book Two: A Fool's
Hope Book Three: Until the Last
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On a mission over central Afghanistan, Punk is hit--and taken
captive by the Taliban. And after he escapes, the challenge is not
over. Because now Punk must navigate the war-torn country not from
the skies, but on the ground--seeing up close for the first time
the world of resistance fighters, warlords, CIA undercover ops, and
corrupt officers who are putting their lives on the line.
Richard Sharpe, abandoned in enemy territory, has to trust in
assistance from a hostile American privateer. The invasion of
France is under way and the British Navy has called upon the
services of Major Richard Sharpe. He and a small force of riflemen
are to capture a fortress and secure a landing on the French coast
- one of the most dangerous missions of his career. Through the
reckless incompetence of a naval commander, Sharpe finds himself
abandoned in the heart of enemy territory, facing overwhelming
forces and the very real prospect of defeat. He has no choice but
to trust his fortunes to an American privateer - a man who has no
love for the British invaders. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the
man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the
army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage.
He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose
green jacket he proudly wears.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'ONE OF THE BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR'
ASSOCIATED PRESS HOW DO YOU STOP THE MOST POWERFUL MAN ON EARTH?
Evan Smoak, code-named Orphan-X, was raised in a secret government
programme. He left it behind long ago but now someone has been
killing off the orphans - and all evidence of the programme. Only
one person would and could do this. The man who created it. He'll
do anything - anything - to save himself. But what can one man -
even an Orphan - do alone? Against the President of the United
States . . . 'THE CHAPTERS SPEED BY LIKE AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE'
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'WEAPONS-GRADE THRILLER WRITING' GUARDIAN
Shortlisted for the DSC Prize 2019 Laconic, sharp and playful, 99
Nights in Logar is a stunning coming-of-age novel and a portrait of
Afghanistan like no other, from an unforgettable new voice Me and
Gul and Zia and Dawoud out on the roads of Logar, together, for the
first time, hoping to get Budabash back home before nightfall It is
2005 in Logar, Afghanistan, and twelve-year-old Marwand has
returned from America with his family for the summer. He loses the
tip of his finger to the village dog, Budabash, who then escapes.
Marwand's quest to find Budabash, over 99 nights, begins. The
resulting search is an exuberantly told adventure, one that takes
Marwand and his cousins across Logar, through mazes, into floods
and unexpected confrontations with American soldiers. Moving
between celebrations and tragedies, Marwand must confront family
secrets and his own identity as he returns to a home he's missed
for six years. Deeply humorous and surprisingly tender, 99 Nights
in Logar is a vibrant exploration of the power of stories - the
ones we tell each other, and the ones we find ourselves in.
'Charming and unpredictable ... A narrative style fizzing with
surprise' Observer 'A revelation, in every sense of the word'
Justin Torres 'Ferocious, funny, rude, and freewheeling' Karan
Mahajan
Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, AD 55. In the turbulent aftermath
of the crucifixion of Jesus, agents of the Roman Empire receive
information about a pilgrim bearing an incendiary letter from a
religious fanatic calling himself Paul the Apostle to
insurrectionists in Corinth. What's in the letter could bring down
an empire. The Romans hire a former legionary, a solitary
man-at-arms named Telamon, to intercept the letter and destroy the
courier. Telamon fights for money, not principles. He's been
promised a rich reward; should he fail, the punishment is death by
crucifixion. But once he meets the courier, Telamon experiences an
extraordinary conversion and instead of carrying out the mission,
takes on the Empire. In his first novel of the ancient world in
thirteen years, the best-selling author of Gates of Fire and Tides
of War returns with a gripping saga of conquest and rebellion,
bloodshed and faith.
Massacres, invasions, plots. An Emperor on the edge. An Empire in
peril.Caracalla is on the warpath. Time, he has decided, to put his
enemies in their place. To invade the Parthians at the edge of the
Empire. To destroy everything in his way. For Imperial Assassin
Silus, this is a time of crisis. Forced to guard the Emperor as
part of his elite bodyguard, Silus knows that the situation is
untenable. As everything threatens to crumble, Silus must make the
ultimate choice... and face the ultimate sacrifice. The question is
simple: will he turn traitor, for the sake of the Empire and the
sake of his conscience? Or is loyalty, and the life of his charge
Tituria, more important? As innocents die, as blood flows, as the
Roman legions march on an epic scale, one thing is clear. It's
decision time. The thrilling climax to Alex Gough's bestselling
series, perfect for fans of Anthony Riches, Ben Kane and Bernard
Cornwell.
Sumia Sukkar's The Boy From Aleppo Who Painted The War is about a
14-year-old boy with Asperger Syndrome who attempts to understand
the Syrian conflict and its effect on his life by painting his
feelings. Yasmine, his beautiful older sister, devotes herself to
him, but has to cope with her own traumas when she is taken by
soldiers. Their three brothers also struggle - on whether or not to
take sides and the consequences of their eventual choices. The book
has recently been dramatised by BBC Radio 4. The Boy From Aleppo
Who Painted The War is the powerful and deeply moving debut novel
from 21-year- old Sumia Sukkar. It chronicles the intimate
sufferings of a family in the midst of civil war with uncommon
compassion, wit and imaginative force. Told mainly from a
challenged young man's perspective, it achieves the timeless
dignity of a true report from an unpredictable and frightening
place. It will take its place among the list of necessary books to
read about how we preserve love and beauty during brutal times. The
story is sure to become a beloved classic, as it follows in the
footsteps of other novels touching on the lives of young people
during war. "Writing my timely novel was a way for me to express my
grief towards the tragedies of what's happening in my country,"
says Sumia. "Readers will find it interesting to experience the
traumatising events of war through the eyes of an innocent young
autistic boy who has lived his whole life completely dependent on
his family and then having to be separated from them. It contains a
blend of political events, emotional drive and Arabian tradition."
The thrilling third instalment in the epic LIONHEART series from
Sunday Times Bestselling author, Ben Kane. Warleader Autumn 1192.
With Jerusalem still in the Saracens' hands, and a peace treaty
agreed with their leader Saladin, Richard the Lionheart is free at
last to travel back to his strife-ridden kingdom. By his side at
every turn is the loyal knight Ferdia, also known as Rufus.
Together they will face not just Richard's archenemy Philippe Capet
of France, but also the king's treacherous younger brother, John.
Captive Shipwrecked on the Italian coast, the king and his small
group of companions are forced into a perilous journey through
lands controlled by their enemies. Shortly before Christmas 1192,
Richard is taken prisoner near Vienna by Duke Leopold of Austria.
Kept prisoner for several months, the king is then handed over to
Henry VI, the Holy Roman Emperor. His captivity lasts for another
year, fanning the flames of unrest in his territories in England
and beyond. Negotiator Talks between Richard's mother Queen Alienor
and Henry VI last for months, but finally reach a bitter agreement.
The extortionate sum demanded to free the king will empty the
treasury and bleed England dry. Philippe Capet and Richard's
brother John collude, offering vast sums to see the king kept
captive for longer. Their efforts are in vain, leading Philippe to
pen a letter to John including the famous line: 'Look to yourself,
the devil is loose.' King Crowned for a second time to wash away
the shame of his captivity, Richard restores order in England,
forgiving John his shameful behaviour. His next task is to recover
territories lost to Philippe Capet, and to re-establish his
dominance over the French king. Forging clever alliances, building
strategic castles and when obliged, waging war, the Lionheart
carves a unique path into history.
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