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Following her best friend’s passing, Chloe has been finding solace in the world through her VR headset, including going on virtual dates with the charming Blaine amongst the glittering skyline of Manhattan.Everything seems to be perfect, except for the obvious, that Blaine is just an avatar she doesn’t know in the real world. As their chemistry grows, offering Chloe the escape she has been seeking, Blaine throws out the idea that Chloe should go to New York to find him. But going to New York will open more than just a search for the mysterious Blaine, as the city holds old wounds too with Chloe's ex boyfriend Jimmy now living there. The memories of Jimmy, as well as of her friend Kerry, begin to come flooding back with each step closer Chloe takes toward New York City.Deciding to go and find Blaine, Chloe finds herself reuniting with Jimmy and she is forced to ask herself the question of what it is that she really wants.

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The electrifying conclusion to the stunning Shakespearean fantasy trilogy, The Forge & Fracture Saga. It all ends with the Fae Queen. The fragile peace pact between humans and fae has been shattered. Once again, magical forces terrorise the streets of Jacobean London under the command of their queen, Titania. To save her beloved city, seventeen-year-old Joan Sands must banish the Fae, just as her ancestors did two thousand years ago. As a child of the Orisha, Joan is armed with gifts from the gods. She will need her trusted magical sword and the power to manipulate metal in the war that is coming. But faced with the lies of the past and the formidable power of the Fae, Joan must decide if her world is worth saving or if it is time to forge something frighteningly new? Praise for the series:'Perfect for anyone looking for a fresh take on faerie magic.' Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow & Bone 'A groundbreaking addition to the fantasy genre.' Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey'Every sentence will thunder through your bones.' Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves 'Wildly imaginative and refreshingly diverse . . . taut with intrigue.' J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony

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Twisty, ingenious, unguessable . . .'So clever, and has the perfect twist' GILLIAN McALLISTER What if the only way to prevent a murder is by confessing to it? Jemma Stelling has confessed to a murder - one she can't have committed. She has an unshakeable alibi: when Marianne Upton was stabbed to death outside her home, Jemma was at the police station confessing to a murderous obsession with Marianne and a plan to kill her in precisely the way she was killed. So is Jemma innocent? Or is she an ingenious, cold-blooded murderer? Can someone be guilty of the opposite of murder? PRAISE FOR SOPHIE HANNAH: 'A new novel by Sophie Hannah is a cause for celebration!' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'One of the best crime writers currently working' SCOTSMAN 'High concept and so satisfying' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Brain-bending' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

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*The Sunday Times top ten bestseller* *A Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month* Get hooked on this year’s most addictive thriller Is revenge the most lethal dose of all? ‘Without a doubt the best crime thriller I’ve read this year … A story of loyalties and desperation. A brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A. A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader’s attention from the start, and we remain gripped to the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The Chemist is absolutely compelling, inventive and original … Simply brilliant. State of the art British Crime fiction. Read it as soon as you can!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * * Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, and so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. So when his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn't turn up for her daily methadone dose, Idris is worried. Worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds, alone. The mess Idris finds catapults him into the middle of a turf war between the two most powerful drug cartels in Yorkshire. Now, he must use every bit of intelligence and cunning he has to keep those he loves safe. Because a war is on the way. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won't see him coming. * * * * Praise for A. A. Dhand: ‘Dark, daring and utterly propulsive … blurs the lines between hero and villain’ Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door ‘Terrific … dispensing thrills and tension from start to finish’ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street ‘Gritty, dark, and visceral … If I read a better book in the next year, it's probably because I've read this one twice’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave

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‘Oozes charm, wit and bloody murder’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, author of THE BINGO HALL DETECTIVES‘Beautifully unguessable ... bursting with life ... brilliant!’ ALEX HAY, author of THE HOUSEKEEPERSAudrey Brooks loves people. She even loves clearing up their messes - which is lucky, as she works as a cleaner. The only thing more satisfying than making a new acquaintance smile is shifting a particularly stubborn stain.Lewis McLennan finds people irritating. Especially people like Audrey. His writing career is in the toilet and he hates his day job. His closest relationship is with his coffee machine and, frankly, he likes it that way.The only thing they have in common is that they both live in the smallest square in London. And that one of their neighbours is currently lying dead on his kitchen floor.The police think the victim's wife did it. Their landlady, Celeste, is having none of that. And so a very unwilling detective duo is born. In theory they have the skills to find the real killer - if they don't kill each other first. But should they be looking closer to home? After all, how well do you know your neighbours?The perfect mystery for fans of Tom Hindle, Janice Hallett and Kristen Perrin.**Audrey, Lewis and Celeste return in MURDER LIKE CLOCKWORK - available to pre-order now!**

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The war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore the mortal realm apart. Now it is an increasingly dangerous place, falling into eternal night where ravenous demons roam and every day is a fight for survival… The Immortality Trials offer a second chance in this brutal world and are open to any mortal willing to risk the journey to the immortal realm. The prize for completing them is eternal life… However, first they must survive. Àn’yīng knows the prize can heal her dying mother and that she’ll need all the help she can get if she’s to complete them. But when a rival contestant, both powerful and handsome, promises protection and a chance of survival for both Àn’yīng and her mother, she will need to find out quickly whether she can truly trust the stranger she’s falling for or if he’s the most dangerous player of all … for herself and for all the realms.

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'Ingenious… a glorious portrait of the great 15th-century prince of learning' Daily Telegraph 'A deeply fascinating, sui generis book by a brilliant scholar-writer, which uses the life story of a Renaissance prodigy to summon an angel-host of ideas, people and stories, all circling the question of language's ability to transcend the mortal realm' Robert Macfarlane, bestselling author of Underland Does there exist a form of speech so powerful as to allow the speaker to control the listener, taking over their thoughts and even their will? Renaissance prodigy and polymath Giovanni Pico della Mirandola – the uncontested marvel of an age of true wonders – believed that there was. The Grammar of Angels tells how Pico dedicated his short, brilliant life to finding a philosophy that would settle the most important questions about human existence. This philosophy would, he believed, provide tools by which man could transcend his mortal limitations and join the ranks of the angels. At the heart of Pico’s ideas were questions that he traced through the breadth and depth of human thought, from the ancient Greeks and Egyptians to the medieval Arabs and Jews. He made use of everything at his disposal from Europe’s broadening horizons and asked primal questions of himself and the world. Why is it that we can be astonished by beauty? That the hairs on the backs of our necks can be made to stand by intoxicating rhythms and harmonies? That we can be provoked to ecstatic experiences by the simple means of an incantation? In 1486, when he was just twenty-three, he declared his intention to defend 900 theses on religion, philosophy, natural philosophy and magic against all comers and for which he wrote a speech that is often deemed the ‘manifesto of the Renaissance, even though the ideas it introduced were subject to an unprecedented ban by the Church. He died mysteriously aged only thirty-one. The implications of his thought were dangerous in the Europe of his day, suggesting as they did that the notion of the individual might be just as much of an illusion as a flat earth or a geocentric universe. Pico’s tempestuous life at the heart of the Renaissance was a testament to intellectual daring, to a human dignity founded in the willingness to think the unthinkable and to peer over the edge of the abyss in search of answers.

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In this quiet town, a magic awakens . . .Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a sleepy town where nothing ever happens. So when her friends start sneaking into the woods at night, curiosity gets the better of her and she follows. There, she discovers something unbelievable. Kareem can turn into a golden horse. Sami can touch fire without burning. Even her cousin Nafisa has a strange new power. Everyone's changing . . . except Yumna.But when Kareem vanishes and a mysterious new family, the Maidstones, seem to be hiding something, Yumna is the only one asking the right questions. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, it's up to Yumna to rally her friends and uncover the truth.In a town full of secrets and powers, can one ordinary girl become the hero they all need?

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A mosaic of human connections in all their shades – from breaking up to making out, quiet contentment to agonising loneliness, sexting to ghosting, friendships to ‘fuckboys’, pregnancy loss to profound fulfilment. ‘🤌' – Maya Jama ‘Utterly fascinating’ – Bernardine Evaristo ‘Dolly Alderton for people who don’t just do missionary’ – Anon ‘Obsessed’ – Diana Vickers If you’ve ever checked your ex’s social media at 2am – or their new partner’s LinkedIn (because it’s the only social profile you can access) – or if everyone thinks you’re the perfect couple but you’ve been drifting apart for years – then you’ve probably felt a smarting of shame. But let me tell you something radical: your darkest secrets, your most repulsively shameful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours: you’re not alone. Featuring 250 real-life anonymous submissions, this book peels back the layers of modern relationships. These aren’t love stories – they’re stories about love.

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'This series is irresistible' LEE CHILD ‘An immersive, intelligent delight' LUCY FOLEY 'The Jake Jackson books get better and better' ELLY GRIFFITHS ‘Highly recommend’ KARIN SLAUGHTER 'A pleasure' BERNARD CORNWELL A beautiful landscape… It began as the project of a lifetime – a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a beautiful hill in the glorious English countryside. A looming threat… But, the idyll is shattered when they begin receiving threatening letters. Former city detective Jake Jackson, now enjoying a quieter life in the local village, is pulled in to investigate. A killer closing in… Soon, threatening letters are the least of their problems, when a murderer strikes. And now the race is on for Jake to find them, before they kill again… READERS LOVE THE BURIAL PLACE… ‘Unputdownable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’m getting withdrawal symptoms already and looking forward to another book coming out. Soon please!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A mysterious thriller that is both beautiful and terrifying at the same time’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant book that any mystery fan will love’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The descriptions blow my mind, and make me want to live off the grid in a small village somewhere’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling and didn’t want it to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping and atmospheric thriller that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. Abell’s writing is sharp, with an engaging narrative that keeps the reader hooked from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm rapidly becoming a big fan of this series! It's beautifully drawn, the setting is fantastic and the personal relationships just work for me. Can't wait for the next one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me up at night as I read just one more chapter’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have loved all the books set in Little Sky but I really enjoyed this one set against an archaeological dig’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Bucket loads of atmosphere on every page from the suspicious letters, the ancient artefacts, the strange and eerie folly and the unprovoked attacks’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The story moves apace and there are twists that will have you suspecting everyone in turn!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intriguing from the start’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My first 5-star read of 2025’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Be guided and motivated by 45 of the world's most inspiring women with this creative set of oracle cards. Seek wisdom from iconic authors like Margaret Atwood, music legends like Beyoncé, pro athletes like Serena Williams, activists like Malala Yousafzai and Angela Davis or artists like Yoko Ono and Judy Chicago. Simply pick a card and let 45 feminist gurus in your pocket guide you through any dilemma.POCKET SIZE WISDOM: perfect for gifting and on-the-go inspiration. ADVICE FROM ICONS: featuring 45 feminist idols from around the globe and many fields: musicians, artists, authors, actors, politicians, activists.45 BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CARDS and a fold-out poster with more information about the oracles.LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books

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'MADELEINE GRAY IS A DAZZLING WRITER - A HUGE TALENT' GILLIAN ANDERSON'BEAUTIFUL, DEVASTATING, HILARIOUS AND FULL OF LIFE' JESSICA STANLEY'ALL KINDS OF GORGEOUSNESS' JENNIE GODFREY'GRAY WRITES SO ACUTELY ABOUT THE MESS OF DESIRE AND THE HUMAN CONDITION' NIGELLA LAWSONBooks about friendship are not often described as love stories, but this is one. At the age of twelve, Nell has accepted that hers will likely be a friendless existence. She's not interested in boys or makeup or competing to see who can eat the least - so fitting in at her all-girls' school feels impossible.But then, a new girl arrives at school.Eve has short hair like a boy's, a wicked sense of humour and an unshakable confidence that she will find her place in the world. And the moment they meet, Nell begins to rethink the whole friendless existence thing.As they grow into themselves, Nell and Eve will love each other and hurt each other - through the chlorine-scented savagery of adolescence; long, drunken nights in share houses and gay bars; the highs and lows of parenthood.And always, despite unspoken feelings and sexual confusion, they will choose each other. Again, and again. As friends, as lovers, as family.COMING JANUARY 2026. PRE-ORDER NOW.

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Find your creative flow, soothe nerves and reconnect with yourself through art therapyArt is the best medicine – and by tapping into our creativity regularly, we can develop tools to help us feel better, calmer, and more resilient.Art Therapy for Every Day features 365 accessible and engaging exercises, each designed to help you develop self-awareness, explore your emotions, and find relief from stress and trauma. Each exercise focuses on a specific intention, can be completed with everyday materials, and is designed to fit easily into your day.Whether you want to better regulate your emotions, find joy in the creative process, or simply seek a meaningful and hopeful alternative to idle online scrolling, Art Therapy for Every Day unlocks the simple yet transformative power of self-expression, day after day.

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The PAW Patrol need your help to keep everyone safe in Adventure Bay. Use your 1001 stickers to help the pups by completing activities and solving fun puzzles! The PAW Patrol is on a roll! This fun sticker book is packed with lots of activities, including a wordsearch, a spot-the-difference, a maze and loads more, as well as new sticker scenes! Plus hundreds of bonus stickers of your favourite pups and their friends. This is the perfect gift for all PAW Patrol fans, providing hours of entertainment! Look out for more PAW Patrol Activity Books: PAW Patrol: Meet the Pups Sticker ActivityPAW Patrol Dinosaur Sticker ActivityPAW Patrol Pups to the Rescue! Sticker ActivityPAW Patrol Hide-and-Seek: A Search and Find Book

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As flowers bloom across Paris, it’s Easter time for Claris! This Easter’s going to be egg-stra special for her – but why? Find out in this gorgeous new story! Celebrate the joy of helping others in this delightful new storybook about Claris, the chicest mouse inParis. At this fun time of year, there are new friends to meet, old friends to adore, and plenty of good cheer (and chocolate) to go around! Compassion is always in fashion in this dazzling range of Claris storybooks for younger readers. Created by the beloved fashion illustrator and art director Megan Hess, the storybooks are a range of shorter original rhyming stories starring Claris and her adorable animal friends. Perfect for pre-schoolers and sure to charm the whole family!  With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwideand perfect for readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection. 

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Mark Wolfe was the greatest spy of his generation. Now retired from active service, his family know him as a quiet, affable civil servant with no idea how to use the TV remote. Mark still works for MI6, helping to recruit new agents, fending off advances from private security companies who offer a far higher salary than his paymasters at Vauxhall Cross. But he hasn't got his hands dirty since the spying game involved dead-dropping intel beneath railway station clocks in East Berlin, Czechoslovakia and other foreign lands that no longer exist. When his daughter reveals an unhealthy obsession with joining the service, Mark is caught off guard. And when she disappears during a mission, he's thrown back into a terrifying new world of modern espionage.

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MURDER WON'T STAY BURIED...While Scott Jericho is tasked with investigating the most baffling case of his career, his partner Harry is set upon his own fateful path.In a rundown seaside town, a young man has vanished without a trace. Jericho's investigation of this disappearance will unravel a diabolical plot and expose a secret long buried. A secret hinted at by the paper men hanging from the trees in a nearby wood, by the ravings of the local 'wise woman', and by the eerie waxworks of a defunct fairground attraction.As fates collide and an impossible murder is executed, a twisted killer from the past is closing in on Harry and Jericho. But is it already too late for Jericho to save himself and the man he loves?

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'Hausmann is a force to be reckoned with' DAVID BALDACCIShe went missing decades ago.He is still looking for her . . .Julie Nowak has been missing since 7th September 2003. It broke her family. Only her father, Theo, doesn't give up on her. On the 20th anniversary of her disappearance, Theo is contacted by podcaster Liv. She's come across a new lead. But if Theo wants to find out the truth he must be quick before his progressing dementia smothers everything in darkness. Who has taken his daughter? Why does Julie's ex-boyfriend Daniel keep his mother's bedroom door locked, years after she passed away? And is there anything more gruesome than the uncertainty of not knowing what happened to your own child?Romy Hausmann returns with an exceptional new thriller that picks up straight where she left her fans with the international phenomenon that was Dear Child. Just when you think you know where the story is going, she turns it all upside down.Readers love Romy Hausmann's thrillers'Bingeworthy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heart-stopping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unputdownable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Do you love books? Do you love dancing? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom? Bear does! Do YOU? If you’ve got a wobbly bottom, There’s so much you can do … Join Bear and friends for a colourful, fun and hilarious rhyming adventure – can you follow the actions and do the Wobbly Bottom dance?! An award-winning novelty series with a different moving element on each page. Reading has NEVER been so much fun!

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The PAW Patrol are all revved up to race through Adventure Bay! The Pit Crew Pups must speed to the rescue to keep Adventure Bay safe. Join Ryder, Chase, Skye and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an action-packed story. If you’re ever in trouble, just yelp for help! Are you revved up to read? Ready, steady, go! Check out these other PAW Patrol Board Books: PAW Patrol Farm Heroes Board BookPAW Patrol Dinosaur Birthday Board BookPAW Patrol Pirate Pups Board BookPAW Patrol Runaway Robot Board BookPAW Patrol Mighty Pups Board BookPAW Patrol Pit Crew Pups Board Book

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A gentle story about moving, making connections and mapping a better world. When a young girl moves to a new country, her mum helps her draw a map to understand her unfamiliar surroundings. They draw the new neighbourhood, new friends and the special places the girl has found but important things from the past are missing like Grandma and Joe-Dog. So the girl makes the map bigger to include them. Soon the girl's friends are inspired to add their own stories and the distances between them all seem to shrink. Yet when misfortune strikes and the girl's world is shown to be less fixed than she thought, how will she learn to navigate change? Discover how we all have the power to create a better future.

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'The perfect blend of suspense, heat, and heart – a beautiful portrayal of hard-won trust and healing. I couldn’t put this down!' BAILEY HANNAH … … … A hundred reasons to run. A cowboy to make her stay… Hollywood starlet Nina Keller is searching for an escape. Arriving at Hunt Ranch after a terrifying assault, she only wants one thing: to rediscover who she is. Maverick Hunt was never a part of that plan. But with his kind heart and unwavering patience, Nina can’t help but feel safe around the strong – and undeniably handsome – cowboy. And that is worth more than he could ever know. Enchanted by ranch life with Maverick and his young daughter, Poppy, Nina begins to imagine a future for herself in the country – in seeking an escape, she may have instead found a home. But that dream is threatened when Nina’s past catches up with her. And when an unlikely predator strikes, she and Maverick must make a choice: to let each other go or face the world together. Featuring all your favourite tropes: 🤠 Big city actress x small town cowboy 💔 Complex characters healing together 💗 Slow burn romance 👨‍👧 Single dad 👪 Found family 🌶️ Spice Early readers give 5 stars to Night Rider: ‘This book is the perfect mix of high-stakes danger, heart-aching fear, and swoon-worthy cowboy romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW. This book took my heart, shattered it, and then carefully put it back together in the most breathtaking way … stunning, emotional, and deeply heartfelt' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book simultaneously wrecked me and healed me all at the same time. I found Nina’s journey so raw and powerful – her story was so inspiring and written with such care’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Maverick is the ultimate green flag, he’s patient, thoughtful … all while being a rugged and tough cowboy. Oh, and did I mention he’s a single dad who owns a luxury ranch? Sign. Me. Up.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘With strong, relatable characters, a slow-burn romance that sizzles, and a beautifully atmospheric setting, this book delivers everything fans of the genre could want’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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'Engaging, thoughtful and bang up-to-date.' The Times'A stone cold fox of a second novel.' PANDORA SYKES'Fizzy dialogue and killer comic timing . . . Cole takes the temperature of modern America.' Daily Mail'A rising literary star.' Washington Post'Exquisitely well observed.' Sunday TimesYou ever wake up and wonder how you got to a place?Emmett and Joel are half-brothers, but they couldn't be more different: one a single, blue collar warehouse worker, the other a married academic and published writer. For the first time in years, the two of them are back together in the family home, in Kentucky, just as Joel's wife, Alice, starts to yearn for a different kind of life.Readers loved Fulfillment:'A masterful modern novel.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gritty, truthful, inspirational.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gorgeously written . . . a powerful social commentary.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A wildly relevant and relatable book and incredibly entertaining.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lessons in success from Sarina Wiegman's sports psychologist with the triumphant Lionesses This is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed. This is a book for any Team who wants to thrive. This is a book to help You fulfil your potential. Lessons in success from the front line of performance psychology to help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive. During her two decades as a sport psychologist, Dr Kate Hays has been developing ‘The Building Blocks of Success’, a framework which has become a transformative programme for forging a winning mentality in both an individual and group setting. The process has the power to transform good teams into great teams, while turning underperforming or misfiring athletes into title-winning forces. Crucially, the process accepts that it is important to win but it is more important to thrive. The priority focus is creating a sustainable culture that allows athletes to succeed, over and over again. In How to Win, Dr Kate Hays will show you how her framework isn’t a resource solely reserved for elite Olympians or international football teams. In fact, anyone can find long-term and sustainable success using these methods. Work your way through a series of easy-to-understand psychological exercises and challenges; apply the learned lessons and skills to your environment (whether that be in sport, business, family, or any individual or group endeavour); follow the processes set out in ‘The Building Blocks of Success’ to create a greater understanding of self and of the people working, playing or striving alongside you. How to Win will help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.

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From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series.He's no fairy tale king.LeviHere, little princess. I'm your king.You have three rules.Bow. Break. Bend the knee.Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king.AstridOne day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die.He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart.He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees.Cruel King is a complete standalone prequel in the Royal Elite world. No book should be read before this.Readers cannot get enough of the Royal Elite series: 'This book had me feeling so many things' *****reader review'I would recommend this book a thousand times!!!' *****reader review'Rina Kent's universe is consuming me' *****reader review'Can't stop thinking about this' *****reader review'A rollercoaster of a read' *****reader review'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

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An experienced Dom and a new sub must keep their kink-lives a secret after discovering they've just become office mates and professional rivals in this super-steamy contemporary romcom, perfect for fans of Lana Ferguson and Tessa Bailey 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒓 🔥💼💖All Rae Jensen has to do is walk through the door. Inside the club is everything she's wanted but was afraid to ask for: a ridiculously hot, brooding Dom with a sharp jawline, sexy forearms, and a low voice that sends goosebumps along her skin when he says 'People here call me the General'. For one night, she can forget the stress and her endless responsibilities . . . and just be a saucy little sub, no questions asked.It's been a while since Grant Bowman met someone like her. While he's an experienced Dom, he doesn't do newbies, especially ones that are such a sweet distraction. But one night couldn't possibly hurt - until the General discovers they'll be working together IRL at his new consulting job. Now what started as control is turning into the kind of chaos that destroys careers. But there's no safe word for falling in love . . . Praise for Adriana Anders​'Jaw-droppingly sexy and so much fun' Annika Martin'Sexy and deep . . . with a zany sense of humour' Andie J. Christopher'Scorching sensuality and compelling emotion . . . I will read ANYTHING she writes!' Adriana Herrera'No one delivers banter, heat, and the swoons like Adriana!' Sierra Simone

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A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol in this graphic novel based on the first book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any monster-catching job no matter how spooky, icky, or risky it might be. Grown-ups always have a lot of advice for new kids in town. But they never say what to do when the house--no, the entire town--is haunted! Perfect for emerging readers, this full-color graphic novel tells the spooky story better than ever before.

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The action-packed new series for fans who can’t get enough of KPop Demon Hunters! Twelve-year-old Hana Kim has always dreamed of becoming singing, dancing, and dazzling the world on stage as a Kpop idol. When she earns a scholarship to KPop Academy, Seoul’s most prestigious training school, she’s ready for hard work, long hours, and intense competition. But what she’s not expecting are the shadows—dark, whispering demons that slink into rehearsal rooms and feed on the students’ fears of failure. With the help of her new friends, confident rapper Minji, perfectionist dancer Soojin, shy singer Jisoo and jokester drummer Taeyang, Hana must confront her own insecurities: that she’s not good enough, that she doesn’t belong, that she’ll always be in the background, whilst saving the school. Including: Heart-pumping action Catchy K-Pop tunes Forever friends Return to the stage and dance your way into the Huntr/x fandom with a fresh new crew of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.

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Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day.Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain by gastroenterologist and health advocate Dr. Partha Nandi highlights the latest research on the gut-brain connection, giving you a clear protocol for maintaining brain health, and slowing or reducing the effects of neurodegenerative diseases as you age. This book details:THE VITAL GUT-BRAIN CONNECTIONDiscover the profound link between your gut and brain, and explore how this connection shapes your emotions, cognitive abilities, and overall mental health.NUTRITION'S ROLE IN GUT AND BRAIN HEALTHUnlock the secrets of a diet that nurtures your gut microbiome, paving the way for enhanced brain function, reduced inflammation, and a shield against cognitive decline.A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF LEAKY GUT SYNDROMEDive deep into the causes and consequences of leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, learning how it can trigger systemic inflammation and affect brain health.A HOLISTIC APPROACHEmbrace Dr. Nandi's five pillars of health - nutrition, movement, community, spirituality, and purpose - for a comprehensive strategy that nurtures gut health and, in turn, boosts cognitive function and overall vitality.THE IMPACT OF THE MICROBIOME ON NEURODEGENERATIONLearn about the critical role of your gut's microbiome in preventing and battling neurodegenerative diseases like stroke, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.

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'Spellbinding . . . I could not put The Swell down' Anya Bergman'A deeply satisfying, deftly woven novel of female power and resistance' Anna Hope'Bewitching . . . as beautiful as it is haunting' Freya Berry'Addictive and twisty' Liza Klaussman'Gripping, bewitching and laced with atmosphere' Harriet Constable'Atmospheric . . . Kat Gordon is a master storyteller' Cathryn KempIN PLACES OF DARKNESS, WOMEN WILL RISE . . .Iceland, 1910. In the middle of a severe storm two sisters - Freyja and Gudrun - rescue a mysterious, charismatic man from a shipwreck near their remote farm.Sixty-five years later, a young woman - Sigga - is spending time with her grandmother when they learn a body has been discovered on a mountainside near Reykjavik, perfectly preserved in ice.Moving between the turn of the 20th century and the 1970s as a dark mystery is unravelled, The Swell is a spellbinding, beautifully atmospheric read, rich in Icelandic myth.

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Acquired by Toni Morrison, championed by Gayl Jones, and almost forgotten for forty years, FISH TALES is a fierce, fearless modern classic for our own fragmented times.***'Candid, fast and alive' RAVEN LEILANI'Fast, fearless, so full of life it practically vibrates in your hands' JUSTIN TORRES'Wondrous and outrageous, real and incandescent and alive' BRYAN WASHINGTON'Fish Tales will certainly dazzle you, and it might even scandalize you, but it never tells a lie' ANGELA FLOURNOY'A novel of desire, pleasure, drugs and sex . . . We'll all be better for it having been rediscovered' LITERARY HUBLewis Jones is a party girl on the edge. Bankrolled by her husband Woody and accompanied by her fellow hedonist Kitty Kat, a hustler who knows all the best spots, Lewis bounces between the demimonde of 70s New York and affluent Black Detroit in a fractured haze of lovers, cocaine parties and champagne baths. But her wild pursuit of freedom is upended when she meets the handsome, erudite, cruel Brook - the only man who won't allow her to take control.A kaleidoscopic swirl of sex and exploitation, selfhood and self-destruction, this lost classic is an unnervingly contemporary depiction of the collision between identity, freedom and female desire - perfect for fans of In the Cut, Oreo, Luster and I'm a Fan.

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In a cosy Cotswolds village, retired jewel thief and WW2 child internee Jennifer 'Jinx' Sullivan prefers her own company to that of her sociable neighbours. However, a shock diagnosis forces Jinx to enlist the help of sullen local teenager Thea, to right a wrong before it's too late. Together the two women join the village coach trip to Italy, and an unexpected friendship begins to grow as Jinx reckons with her painful past and Thea wrestles with an uncertain future. Full of tenderness and warmth, Jinx is a gorgeously poignant mystery showing that it is never too late to forgive - or to love.

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SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIESA swoony YA sports romance filled with fake dating drama, reality show rumours and a love triangle that's heating up on and off the ice. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han. "Sure to ignite dreams and warm hearts." - Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow Adriana Russo is figure skating royalty, born to gold-medalist parents and an equally talented sister. Adriana's dream? To conquer the Junior World Championships and uphold the family legacy. But when the family's legendary skating rink faces financial ruin, everything she's worked for is at risk. Training with her new partner, Brayden, sparks an idea: let the world believe their on-ice chemistry isn't only for show. The fake-dating gains traction, and Adriana realizes maybe she actually is falling for Brayden. But then her past crashes into her present and changes everything, when Freddie, her former partner-and first crush-reenters the scene. As the biggest competition of her life draws closer and her family's legacy hangs in the balance, Adriana is torn between the future she's worked so hard for with Brayden, and the one she gave up long ago with Freddie. Will she find her edge and claim her place at the top, or will her heart lead her in a different direction?

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Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book, full of tiny furry friends!Penguin Books edition - updated with exclusive new drawings!Find comfort in the enchanting world of Cozy Friends, with 45 uplifting hand-drawn pages ready for you to colour in.In this book you’ll find familiar everyday activities, but with your brand new Cozy Friends – super cute animal characters!Cozy Friends has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans of all ages, and also includes:45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativityLarge, bold designs that are easy to colourConvenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

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'Warm, joyful, smart and nuanced' CURTIS SITTENFELD, author of Romantic Comedy'This novel is a gift' J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN, author of The CliffsWhat if everything you wanted is no longer enough?Meeting for an autumnal swim in an idyllic pond, Caroline's friend Ruth tells her about a family secret that has recently been exposed. Caroline was looking forward to a celebration they'd been planning together with her sister-in-law, Tobi, but suddenly everything seems complicated.Tensions that have long been buried are bubbling to the surface. These three couples, who have so much to enjoy in their lives - growing children, affectionate marriages, work they love - must confront the truths they've never shared. More than that, they will have to reconcile the lives they've built with the ones they desire: the old dreams both fulfilled and denied, and the new ones that appeared right when they thought they had all they'd ever hoped for.Weaving an exquisite portrait of parenthood, partnership, love and loyalty, Erin White captures what it really means for friends to become Like Family.

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THE NEW ROMANCE NOVEL FROM TIKTOK SENSATION ASHLEY WINSTEAD.'The Future Saints is not to be missed.' Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off ScriptA band on the brink. A love worth playing for.When record executive Theo meets the Future Saints, they're bombing at a dive bar in their hometown. Since the tragic death of their manager, the band has been in a downward spiral and Theo has been dispatched to coax a new – and successful – album out of them, or else let them go.Theo is struck right away by Hannah, the group’s impetuous lead singer, who has gone off script in debuting a new song—and, in fact, a whole new sound. Theo's supposed to get the band back on track, but when their new music garners an even wider fan base than before, the plans begin to change—new tour, new record, new start.But Hannah’s descent into grief has larger consequences for the group, and she’s not willing to let go yet… not for fame or love.For fans of Daisy Jones and the Six and In Five Years, this is a love story – just not the one you’re expecting.'A mesmerizing look at grief, love, and the music industry that's so raw and emotional, you'll want to play it on repeat.' Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance'Has all the charm of [Winstead's] romances and propulsion of her thrillers... Fans of Daisy Jones and the Six will eat this one up!' Genevieve Wheeler, author of AdelaidePraise for Ashley Winstead:‘A total freaking delight’ CARLEY FORTUNE‘Ashley Winstead never misses!’ HALLEY SUTTON'I love Winstead's way of writing, her stories are so well crafted' Reader Review'Romantic, sad, funny and heart wrenching all at the same time' Reader Review'Ashley Winstead is amazing' Reader Review

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The definitive guide to finding your own way of living a vibrant, fulfilling life alongside chronic illness.'There is great power in Grace's writing and in her' Cathy Rentzenbrink, bestselling author of The Last Act of LoveWriter and psychotherapeutic counsellor Grace Quantock uses her personal experience of living with chronic illness for over two decades, and from thousands of hours working with disabled and chronically ill clients, to help you create a Healing Roadmap that truly fits you, your body and your life. Grace will equip you with all the information and resources you need on your journey of finding a good life with chronic illness.From getting a diagnosis, to navigating struggling health and care systems, this guide can be used at any stage of your journey with chronic illness. Full of journaling prompts and tips, Living Well With Chronic Illness will help you discover what it means for you to live with chronic illness and how to best understand your body, as well as access support and advocate for yourself in tough times. This vital resource will help anyone struggling with chronic illness - as well as their friends and family members - to discover the psychological tools needed to live life to its fullest.

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'Hypnotically good - instantly immersive, intense, and ultimately inspiring' Lee Child, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesAfter a botched high-profile murder investigation, Sergeant Elderick Cole is exiled to the remote, rugged landscape of Nunavut, a vast territory in the Arctic Circle known for its untamed beauty, frigid temperatures, and endless winter nights.His bleak existence takes a sinister turn when he discovers the hanging body of Pitseolala, a troubled Inuit girl whom he had sworn to protect. Her death dredges up demons he thought he'd buried along with the scars of a fractured marriage and the aching divide between himself and his estranged daughter.As Cole's life unravels - and with it, the fragile thread of his investigation - he turns to Pitseolala's younger brother, Maliktu, a fellow outsider. It's then that Cole uncovers what binds them: a singular mission to find her killer.Against fierce backlash, Cole's overriding desire to redeem just one aspect of his otherwise failed life becomes an obsession - and he's willing to break every rule in his unyielding pursuit of justice and the smallest shred of redemption.'One of the finest debuts of the year' Donald Ray Pollock, author of The Heavenly Table

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THE TIMES NON-FICTION RECOMMENDED READ 'Chillingly relevant' DAILY MAIL'Evocative, assiduously researched ... one girl's wartime escape [and] a brutal reckoning with Vichy France's wilful complicity in wartime atrocities' SUNDAY TIMES'Meticulously researched with an inimitable richness, depth and levity' NEW STATESMAN'A deeply researched and evocative true story' ANNE SEBBANinette Dreyfus was a cosseted scion of one of France's most prominent Jewish families - a cousin to Albert Einstein and family friend to Colette. But when the Second World War broke out and the Germans occupied Paris, the fall was dramatic. Realising that her fate would be transformed, the teenager soon found herself fleeing the capital for the South, only to then fall prey to the Vichy regime. In fear for her life at the hands of the Nazis and their French collaborators, she became somebody else.Woven together from Ninette's own diaries and interviews with author John Jay before she died, NINETTE'S WAR traces the frailty of national and personal unity through the eyes of a young woman, in compelling and unforgettable detail.

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Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' DALAI LAMA'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' DESMOND TUTUArchbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama were friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they continued to radiate compassion, humour and above all, joy.To celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala. The two men spent a week discussing a single burning question- how do we find joy in the face of suffering?This book is a gift from two of the most important spiritual figures of our time. Full of love, warmth and hope, The Book of Joy offers us the chance to experience their journey from first embrace to final goodbye.

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'Camille Bordas is an invaluable new voice' George SaundersA young woman takes stock following a burglary. A teenager becomes obsessed with the obituaries in a weekly magazine. Grandchildren mourn the grandparents who loved them and the ones who didn't. Painters and almost-painters try to distinguish Good Art from Bad Art. People grapple with life-altering illness, unrequited love and promises they have every intention of keeping. Some win the lottery. Some don't.In this prismatic new collection, Camille Bordas's complex, wry, sometimes dark and always self-aware stories open a window onto the truths and misapprehensions of our shared, flawed humanity.

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A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of animal life cycles and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.The book investigates disgusting animal life cycles from around the world, including the not-so-cute baby owls that bully their younger siblings, the animal parents that eat their own babies and more. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text, experiments to try and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Titles in the series: Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.

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Where there is wonder, there is love - an unforgettable story of the beauty and savagery of the Alaskan wilderness, from the author of the million-copy international bestseller, The Snow Child.'I read with my heart in my mouth, filled with wonder' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry'An enthralling novel about the endurance of love, the power of forgiveness and the savage, irresistible allure of wild places' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainBirdie's keeping it together, of course she is. So she's a little hungover on her shifts, and has to bring her daughter to the lodge while she waits tables, but Emaleen never goes hungry. It's a tough town to be a single mother, and Birdie just needs to get by.And then Birdie meets Arthur, who is quieter than most men, but makes her want to listen; who is gentle with Emaleen, and understands Birdie's fascination with the mountains in whose shadow they live. When Arthur asks Birdie and Emaleen to leave the lodge and make a home, just the three of them, in his off-grid cabin, Birdie's answer, in a heartbeat, is yes.Out in the wilderness Birdie's days are harsher and richer than she ever imagined possible. Here she will feel truly at one with nature. Here she, and Emaleen, will learn the whole, fearful truth about Arthur.

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Don't miss this utterly hilarious and laugh-out-loud debut, perfect for fans of Kristen Bailey and Sophie Ranald, available to pre-order now!Amy Elman's To Do List:- Start wedding planning- Buy lingerie- Have sex againAmy has her entire life planned out: marry her fiancé Josh, move out of their London flat and live happily ever after in the countryside. There's just one problem - Amy and Josh haven't had sex in 180 days. She's counted.So when Josh's family decide to throw them a surprise wedding, Amy scrambles to cross everything off her to-do list... including Josh.With the help of a glass of red wine (or two), Amy steps out of her star-patterned pyjamas and into a world of too-tight lingerie and sex-positive affirmations.As the big day approaches, will Amy's luck finally turn around? Will her and Josh be one of those couples who just never have sex? Or will she start to realise that love isn't something that can be checked off a list so easily?

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The epic and compulsive debut thriller for fans of The Institute, The Night Agent and I am Pilgrim. Trust no-one, believe your instincts and run…When the phone rings, the killing begins...DON’TSeven children found drugged and unconscious on a highway. They are the Apostles, created by a sinister organisation with one terrifying endgame in mind.ANSWEREd is one of those abandoned children, locked away for years and then set free on an unsuspecting world with no past and only small fragments of memory left. As his college days approach, an old adversary calls upon him, and suddenly the true meaning of his whole existence is revealed. He does the only thing he can. He runs.THESpecial plans have been devised for Ed Constance, but he isn’t like the others found on that highway all those years ago. Ed knows what his pursuers want. But is running futile? Does he have the strength to deny them their ultimate goal?PHONE…‘Oliver Johnson is a sparkling new talent – and a name to watch.’ Peter James

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A prominent US gerontologist's practical, science-based guide to aging wellGrowing old in today's society is daunting. The core message of this book is that losing your quality of life as you age is not inevitable. You can live a great life all the way to the end by leveraging what "older you" does better. By the end of this book, your fear of aging will be replaced with confidence that you will know how to age into the best version of yourself.Joyspan is the practical guide readers have been looking for. A rich body of evidence confirms that a number of strengths peaks with age: judgment, empathy, patience, and appreciation. Older you will have better problem-solving skills, more resilience, and a deeper and more robust spiritual life. When you harness these strengths, growing older becomes an era of expansion rather than contraction. In a society that can you make you feel invisible, staying vital requires you to stay visible to yourself so that you uncover the strengths and fullness of your life.

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Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now.A burglary gone wrong – or a staged murder? George Cross loves puzzles, and the crime scene at the home of Bristol’s former mayor is full of them. To most, it looks like a burglary gone wrong, but George can see this was murder.There’s no shortage of potential killers: the online trolls the victim fought in her new life as a controversial blogger, her bitter political rivals, even her own family. With suspects everywhere and pressure mounting, George finds his usually impeccable logic challenged just when he needs it most. Because politics can be a dangerous game – especially for people who don't know the rules…Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Politician is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee.ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES#1 THE DENTIST#2 THE CYCLIST#3 THE PATIENT#4 THE POLITICIAN#5 THE MONK#6 THE TEACHER#7 THE BOOKSELLER#8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026)CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYSTHE EX-WIFETHE HUNTERTHE BASKET CASE (COMING DECEMBER 2025)Why readers love George Cross . . .'A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths'In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.' Liz Nugent'Compelling, full of twists and turns, I couldn’t put this down. Sullivan has created a truly original and endearing detective in George Cross.' Simon McCleave'Really satisfying... With compelling characters and an ending I didn't guess.' Faith Martin'True characters, a fresh setting, and a good mystery – this one's got the lot.' The Morning Star'We've had sleuths on the autistic spectrum before but Sullivan's copper is among the most distinctive characterisations.' Financial Times'DS George Cross is as arresting as the cases he solves.’ Richard E GrantWhy readers love George Cross . . . 'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times 'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail 'A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' Woman 'The enigmatic DS Cross is a joy to get to know' Reader Review 'One hell of a detective' Reader review

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