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The Castle (Audio Download): Jon Ronson, Jon Ronson, Penguin: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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The million-copy bestselling author of The Psychopath Test, So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed and the award-winning BBC podcast Things Fell Apart moves to Penguin for his first book in eleven years, a darkly comic true crime mystery set within the masculinity crisis, The Castle.
I honestly have no clue what is going on.
This is very weird.
We left. Was completely fucked. All good now.When Jon Ronson received a series of disquieting texts after his son Joel had been lured to a mysterious castle in the forests of New England under false pretences late one evening, it set Ronson Sr. off on an extraordinary adventure into a world of unmoored men on a desperate search for purpose, whatever the cost.
Why did the wealthy scion of a gilded age tycoon entice Jon’s son to his castle on the pretext of a party, when the reality was something else entirely? Could Jon uncover what was really going on inside that strange castle? Why was a popular online lawncare influencer wrongly implicated in a bizarre plot to traumatize millions of unsuspecting children? And, more pressingly, why are two recently paroled murderers on their way to pay Jon an ominous visit?
Against the backdrop of the sometimes moving, often disturbing masculinity crisis, Jon follows the trail of those men who are acting out, checked out or just plain out of time. Drawing on his trademark brand of humour, psychological insight and unrivalled prescience, and told in the riveting style of a true crime thriller, The Castle marks Jon Ronson’s triumphant return to the written page in his darkest and most wildly enjoyable journey yet – deep into the recesses of the Castle and the secret lives of men.
PRAISE FOR JON RONSON:
‘Simultaneously frightening and hilarious’ The Times
‘Funny and compulsively readable’ Louis Theroux
‘His scalpel-sharp journalistic mind comes wrapped in disarming, diffident warmth’ Miranda Sawyer, Guardian
‘Ronson is one of our most important modern-day thinkers’ US News & World Report
‘Funny and thought-provoking . . . original, inspired journalism’ Financial Times
‘Gutsy and smart’ New York Times
‘Simmering with humour, weirdness and pathos’ Sunday Times
‘A diligent investigator and a wry, funny writer, Ronson manages to be at once academic and entertaining’ Boston Globe
‘The belly laughs come thick and fast – my God, he is funny’Observer
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Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby’s Tactical and Data Revolution (Audio Download): Sam Larner, Mike Prendergast – introduction, Jot Davies, Seven Dials: Amazon.co.uk: Books
‘Illuminating’ Eddie Jones
‘Compelling’ Metro
‘Fantastic, a must-read for rugby fans’ Ben Youngs
‘Invaluable – a brilliant resource for anyone interested in rugby’ Bernard Jackman______________________________
Does it matter which foot your fly-half kicks with? How can teams win matches when the clock stops? Why don’t wingers actually play on the wing? Does having more possession increase a team’s chances of winning?
Leading data analyst Sam Larner lifts the lid on international rugby, using his decade of experience at the professional level to reveal the tactical and data revolution that has taken the sport by storm. Sharing ground-breaking insight into the modern game, Sam explores the exciting innovations players and clubs are currently using to improve their gameplay. He analyses the metrics by which teams succeed and fail in their attempts to win metres, tries and matches, as well as why recent law changes are so important for rugby’s development and what a data-driven future holds for the sport.
With each chapter focusing on a different match, such as France facing the All Blacks in 2023 and Wales’ remarkable comeback against England at the 2008 Six Nations, Attacking the Space is revolutionary in its approach as the first book to tackle rugby’s new obsession with data and tactics. It takes readers on a fascinating tour of modern rugby to offer a twenty-first century overview of one of the world’s most exciting sports. This is rugby as you’ve never seen it before.
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Ground State: Expeditionary Force, Book 19 (Audio Download): Craig Alanson, R.C. Bray, Podium Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
The mission to destroy the enemy Gateway was literally a smashing success.
Except the Pirates were too late, and now not one but two of the enemy are loose in the galaxy. And they are equipped with starships more powerful than Valkyrie. A direct fight would be hopeless, so the Pirates must rely on wacky ideas from the mushy brain of a monkey—and some serious sketchiness.
The Expeditionary Force saga continues in book 19 from epic sci-fi writer Craig Alanson and narrated by none other than R.C. Bray.
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A Parade of Horribles: Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 8 (Audio Download): Matt Dinniman, Jeff Hays, Audible Studios: Amazon.co.uk: Books
It’s off to the races for Carl and Donut in the eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat Princess Donut must compete in increasingly difficult and unhinged challenges in order to survive the tenth floor of the dungeon.
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Operation Bounce House (Audio Download): Matt Dinniman, Travis Baldree, Jeff Hays, Penguin Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BECOME YOUR PLANET’S FINAL BOSS?
THE EPIC AND FAST-PACED NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SMASH-HIT DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL AND JOIN THE FIGHT.
All New Sonoran colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do is run the family ranch and keep their aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking.
But now the colossal Apex Corporation has been hired to commence an “eviction action” – exterminate all life on New Sonora in preparation for a reboot. And they charge bored Earthers for the opportunity to design their own war machines, remotely pilot them, and make it a game.
The game is called Operation Bounce House . . .
And New Sonora is its playing field.
Determined to defend the only home he’s ever known, Oliver and his friends find themselves fighting for their lives against these machines.
To earth its a game, but to Oliver, it’s war.
“Matt Dinniman has cooked us all up a deliciously terrifying gamer geek stew, mixing up Avatar and Ender’s Game, with a dash of The Last Starfighter and Independence Day thrown in. This tale is more twisted fun than you can shake a joystick at.” Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One
“Irreverent yet heartfelt, nostalgic yet wholly original, with Operation Bounce House, Dinniman delivers another anarchic adventure rich with riotous characters and a plot that crackles towards chaos with all the alacrity of a dynamite fuse.” Pierce Brown, bestselling author of Red Rising
“Fast-paced, clever, and with plenty of heart?the rare book that’s both thoughtful and tremendously entertaining.”James Islington, International bestselling author of The Will of the Many
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Out Law: A Dresden Files Novella (Audio Download): Jim Butcher, James Marsters, Podium Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Books
The past comes back in a big way for Chicago’s only professional wizard in this action-packed novella from the #1 New York Times–bestselling Dresden Files.
In a city that’s just beginning to recover from the devastation caused by the Battle of Chicago, Harry Dresden is finally pulling himself together as well. He’s ensconced in his own personal castle, healing his various wounds, and training an eager new apprentice. The last thing he wants is any trouble. But, as history has consistently—and quite annoyingly—shown, what Harry wants is rarely what Harry gets.
It starts with a visit from Harry’s most powerful frenemy, Gentleman John Marcone, Baron of Chicago. He needs Harry to assist in the redemption of an underling who’s looking to go straight. And since Harry does kinda sorta owe Marcone for saving his life once (stupid honorable debt!), it’s not a request he can refuse. He’ll just wish he had.
Because this little favor is going to drag Harry into a fight he doesn’t want on behalf of a lowlife he doesn’t trust against an enemy more powerful and pestilent than he ever could’ve expected: an insatiable, demonic foe whom Harry himself may have created when he wiped out the vampires of the Red Court so long ago.
Before, all it wanted was blood. Now it wants the entire world . . .
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Children of Strife: The unmissable next instalment of the highly acclaimed Children of Time series, from award-winning master of science fiction Adrian Tchaikovsky (Audio…
They thought they’d found refuge.
But this paradise became their prison.Centuries ago, a maverick terraforming team played God with a distant planet. Out of their vanity and spite, something terrible and unexpected arose.
Generations later, tormented scientist Alis is among the crew of the research vessel that rediscovers this lost outpost. But Alis wakes from nightmares of her own making to an all-too-real catastrophe on board. The rest of the crew has vanished – leaving only Cato, the belligerent mantis-shrimp captain, and Kern, the ship’s AI.
Searching for their lost fellows, Alis and Cato must venture into the darkness of the planet below. What did those ancient terraformers unleash? And will their last surviving crewmate become a greater threat than the world itself?
Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky
‘Brilliant science fiction and far-out world-building’
– James McAvoy‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’
– Christopher Paolini‘Magnificent’
– Ian McDonaldChildren of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel w/c 24 August 2016
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The Regicide Report (Audio Download): Charles Stross, Ciaran Saward, Little, Brown Book Group: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
An occult assassin, an elderly royal and a living god face off in The Regicide Report, the thrilling final novel in Charles Stross’ epic, Hugo Award-winning Laundry Files series.When the Elder God recently installed as Prime Minister identifies the monarchy as a threat to his growing power, Bob Howard and Mo O’Brien – recently of the supernatural espionage service known as the Laundry Files – are reluctantly pressed into service.
Fighting vampirism, scheming American agents and their own better instincts, Bob and Mo will join their allies for the very last time. God save the Queen― because someone has to.
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Biological War: A Scenario (Audio Download): Annie Jacobsen, Transworld Digital: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Brought to you by Penguin.
There is an invisible weapon among us.
It will make you a victim,
and a killer.A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock narrative from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario.
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The Boleyn Secret: the spellbinding new Tudor novel by the Sunday Times bestselling author (Audio Download): Alison Weir, Review: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
From the bestselling author of SIX TUDOR QUEENS, a captivating new novel about two Boleyn cousins, close as sisters – and the truth that will change everything.‘Nobody brings historical characters to life like Alison Weir’ TRACY BORMAN
A BOLEYN WOMAN IS NO STRANGER TO SECRETS…
At twelve years old, Kate Carey attends her aunt, Queen Anne Boleyn, to the scaffold. Horrified by what she witnesses, Kate is convinced that King Henry VIII has sent an innocent woman to a terrible death.
As the Boleyns fall from favour, Kate serves her now motherless cousin, the young Lady Elizabeth. Bound by Boleyn blood, the two girls are like sisters, until Kate marries for love – and leaves a jealous Elizabeth behind.
At court, Kate cannot ignore the sly looks thrown her way, nor the whispers behind her back. Only when her mother, Mary, lies dying, does she learn the life-shattering truth that the Boleyns have been hiding for years.
It is a secret that will haunt Kate throughout her life, as her family flee into exile, only returning home when Elizabeth becomes queen. But the bond between the Boleyn cousins will never be the same again…
PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR’S TUDOR FICTION
‘History has the best stories and they should all be told like this’ CONN IGGULDEN
‘As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve – and at the top of her game’ SARAH GRISTWOOD
‘Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else’ BARBARA ERSKINE
‘Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life’ GUARDIAN
‘Profoundly moving… lingers long after the last page’ ELIZABETH FREMANTLE
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The Long Game (Audio Download): Rachel Reid, Cooper North, Harlequin Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Books
THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOWEnter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.
New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want—more Shane and Ilya!
To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.
Ten years.
That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?
Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all.
It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love.
It’s time to make a call.
Game Changers
- Book 1: Game Changer
- Book 2: Heated Rivalry
- Book 3: Tough Guy
- Book 4: Common Goal
- Book 5: Role Model
- Book 6: The Long Game
Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:
- Time to Shine
- The Shots You Take
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Against Method (Audio Download): Paul Feyerabend, Mike Fraser, Echo Point Books & Media, LLC: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
Paul Feyerabend’s globally acclaimed work, which sparked and continues to stimulate fierce debate, examines the deficiencies of many widespread ideas about scientific progress and the nature of knowledge. Feyerabend argues that scientific advances can only be understood in a historical context. He looks at the way the philosophy of science has consistently overemphasized practice over method, and considers the possibility that anarchism could replace rationalism in the theory of knowledge.
This audio edition of the classic text includes an introduction by Ian Hacking, one of the most important contemporary philosophers of science. Hacking reflects on both Feyerabend’s life and personality as well as the broader significance of the book for current discussions. This audio edition is deftly narrated by Mike Fraser.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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Little Addictions: Freedom from our tiny but mighty compulsions (Audio Download): Catherine Gray, Catherine Gray, Aster: Amazon.co.uk: Books
They’re addictions so small we don’t need to say no.Most of us can identify a thing – or seven – which we don’t need to quit; but certainly do a little too much of.
These little addictions don’t cost much emotionally or financially, and they only have micro-consequences on our health, wealth, relationships and home life… so what’s the big deal?The ‘snowball effect’ is the big deal. The sum total of these tiny habits can be huge.
In this deeply necessary, extensively researched, and wildly empowering book, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Catherine Gray shows us how to master our little addictions, freeing up peace of mind, disposable income, time, wellbeing and happiness.
In Gray’s inimitable and compelling style, this book is guaranteed to make you laugh, pause, reflect, and rearrange everything you thought you knew.
A little at a time, it might even change your life.
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Be Your Own Bestie: A No-Nonsense Guide to Changing the Way You Treat Yourself
Hey, Bestie! Start loving yourself radically with the 4-step SASS Method that literally anyone can do―from social media star Misha Brown.
You deserve happiness.
You deserve hope.
And you deserve a sassy best friend who can help you learn not to settle for less.It’s time to start loving yourself radically. And Misha Brown―you may know him as @yourbestiemisha―is here to guide you along your journey of self-discovery, accountability, and most importantly, self-love. With his no-nonsense (but always loving) approach, Misha shares stories from his own life, encounters with others, and the wisdom gleaned from them to help you release the patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have kept you from stepping into your full fabulousness.
With equal parts hilarity and heart, Misha’s S.A.S.S. Method to glowing up your life consists of:
S – Self-reflection: Turn your focus inward to push away what’s been holding you back
A – Affirmations: Reshape the way you speak to and about yourself
S – Standing your ground: Set boundaries and stop apologizing
S – Sculpting the life you want: Take bold steps toward your own happily ever afterNo matter where you are today, now is the time to begin showing up for yourself as your own best friend. Because you deserve it, bestie!
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plastic
Set during a single twelve-hour night shift in a factory, plastic is a book-length poem exploring the life of the industrial worker turned poet.
Bringing together memoir, ekphrasis and satire, Bplastic is based on Matthew Rice’s experience working in a plastic moulding factory for ten years. Illustrating alienated twenty-first-century Irish labour in poetic form, plastic engages with the inflictions and implications of a ‘post-industrial’, ‘post-Troubles’ society, all while weaving in depictions of factory work from literature, film and the visual arts.
Time-stamped to highlight the claustrophobia of the worker’s experience, this is a poem about feeling a calling while being submerged in the world of menial labour – making plastic airplane parts by night, making poetry by day, uniting what Jacques Rancière calls the ‘labourers in love with the intellectual nights’ and those ‘intellectuals in love with the toilsome and glorious days of the labouring people.’ plastic’s evocation and lucidity moves with grace through working class realities and hopeful imaginings.
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Pia’s Pet Club: Iguana Escape: World Book Day 2026
Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets but isn’t allowed one of her own, in this Official World Book Day £1 book! A fabulously funny animal adventure from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective.
Pia and her best friend Hari are thrilled to spend the day with the Pet Club gang at the community fair, raising money and having lots of fun. But chaos strikes when the star of the Amazing Animal Roadshow, Iggy the Iguana, vanishes just before he’s needed onstage! With the clock ticking and clues leading them on a wild chase through the bustling fair, Pia and her friends must work together and think fast. Can they track down the mischievous Iggy in time to save the day – or will Iggy’s great escape steal the spotlight?
Praise for Pia’s Pet Club: Puppy Problem:
“The perfect book for every child who’s ever begged for a pet.” Louie Stowell
“Such a fun, joyous read… I adored it.” Hannah Gold
“Children will whizz through it… Superb!” BookTrustRead more
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Bear Rescue: From the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of THE LAST BEAR comes a breathtaking Arctic adventure, written for World Book Day 2026
Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY.
August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic. His best friend is a husky called Blaze, and he’s the younger brother of April Wood – the girl who once famously rescued a polar bear.
But one summer’s day, when a sudden snowstorm strikes, August goes missing. With temperatures plummeting, it’s up to April, Bear and Blaze to track him down and bring him safely home … before it’s too late.
A stunning, snow-filled adventure for animal lovers of all ages, Bear Rescue is perfect for readers who are new to Hannah Gold’s iconic stories as well as existing fans.
‘Deeply moving, quite unforgettable’ Michael Morpurgo on The Last Bear
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Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest
Celebrate World Book Day 2026 with everyone’s favourite time-travelling penguins! An exclusive full-colour graphic novel, perfect for readers aged 6+. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it!
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on a quest! Splash has heard there was an unlimited supply of delicious fishy snacks in medieval England. She heads straight to the time-machine, pulling best pal Pablo along by the flipper.
They soon meet some sheep, a pig and a very angry farmer – but no sign of tasty treats at all. Will they have better luck inside the castle? Or is it time to say ‘good knight’?
Funny, exciting, and perfect for emerging readers, don’t miss this laugh-out-loud adventure in the wonderful world of Pablo and Splash!
‘You’ll laugh your flippers off!’ John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGators
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The Big Bang!: World Book Day 2026
A heartwarming World Book Day story from Rose Ayling-Ellis about empathy, friendship and deaf awareness.
Uh oh! Where did Casper go?
When a noisy storm scares Halo and Rocky, Casper remains calm. But when lightning flashes, Casper dashes off, and the other kittens realise he is deaf! Can Halo and Rocky be brave, find Casper, and learn a new way to communicate with their friend?
The Big Bang! is a charming and accessible story for children aged 3-5 that teaches the importance of helping others – especially those with disabilities – fostering emotional intelligence early in life.
Inside this inclusive picture book, you’ll find:
- A story of empathy and understanding by award-winning actress, author, and presenter, and Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE.
- An official World Book Day 2026 book that explores deafness in an age-appropriate way, created to promote reading, awareness and inclusivity.
- An introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) with a page of useful illustrated signs to learn.
- Adorable illustrations by bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, Paddy Donnelly.
Perfect for World Book Day, this inspiring story opens up conversations about difference, communication and kindness.
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Chaos at the Chocolate Factory: World Book Day 2026
An exclusive new World Book Day story, inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory from bestselling author Sibéal Pounder, and illustrated by Emily Jones.
Charlie Bucket is having a magical time learning to run Mr Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory. There are so many delicious new creations to be invented! And as long as there is a Wonka chocolate factory, there will be a Willy Wonka pinging about like an excited squirrel inside it – along with his brilliant Oompa Loompas, who know just how to keep everything running smoothly.
But everyone needs a holiday, even Oompa Loompas. And that’s where this story begins . . .
When Mr Wonka and the Oompa Loompas decide it’s time to go on an adventure to look for marvellous new recipe ingredients, Charlie is left to run the factory by himself for the first time. And it’s fair to say things don’t quite go to plan . . .
Can Charlie use his imagination to save the chocolate factory from disaster – or will all the chaos mean closing the factory gates forever?
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Funny FACTopia!: World Book Day 2026: Follow the Trail of 100 Wacky Facts
Official World Book Day £1 book
Welcome to Funny FACTopia!, a world of hilarious, weird and astonishing facts. Did you know that zebras fart when they’re startled? Or that jellyfish have no brain? Or that T.rex had eyeballs the size of apples? Or that one spacesuit costs more than a lifetime supply of pizza? Every fact is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and amusing ways, and discover facts about crocodiles, candyfloss, kings and queens, dinosaurs, doughnuts, planets, teeth, tongues, medicine, Middle Ages and more. And there isn’t just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Where will your curiosity take you?
Created for World Book Day 2026, Funny FACTopia! is the latest addition to the bestselling FACTopia! series, which also includes: FACTopia!, Return to FACTopia!, Gross FACTopia!, Animal FACTopia!, History FACTopia!, Science FACTopia!, Secret FACTopia! and Epic FACTopia!
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Against All Odds: World Book Day 2026
A HILARIOUS WORLD BOOK DAY COMEDY FOR TEEN READERS FROM THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF STEADY FOR THIS AND KING OF NOTHING!Noranto knows who he is. Or at least, he thinks he does.
Footballer. Hustler. One of the boys. He’s got the playground game on lock and big plans for his mum’s surprise birthday party this weekend. But poetry? That’s just something he does quietly – in his head, on the bus, between goals.
Until his teacher spots his talent and encourages him to enter a creative writing competition. Noranto laughs it off. No chance: the deadline’s in three days and he’s already got way too much going on. His mates agree and tell him to stick to what he knows. Poetry doesn’t win matches.
But the rhymes won’t stop coming. And a little voice inside him keeps asking: What if this is his shot? What if he could do it all?
As the weekend unfolds and obstacles are thrown in his way, Noranto finds himself stuck between what’s expected of him and who he really wants to be. Can he find the words in time – and the courage to share them – against all the odds?
A funny and authentic story about the joys and challenges of dreaming big and showing the world you don’t have to fit into just one box.
PRAISE FOR STEADY FOR THIS:
WINNER OF THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2024
WINNER OF THE CHILDREN’S DIVERSE BOOK AWARD 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024“Crammed with outrageously hilarious wordplay, Lessore’s exuberant debut for 12+ is a southeast London celebration of teen awkwardness, creativity and silly joy.” – Guardian
“Funny, original and heart-warming.” – The Times
“An engaging, positive and heart-warming read.” – BookTrust
PRAISE FOR KING OF NOTHING:
WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS 2025
WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE SHADOWERS’ CHOICE MEDAL FOR WRITING 2025
WINNER OF THE JHALAK CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT PRIZE 2025
SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2025
SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024“Rib-achingly funny, poignant, thoughtful and sly, Lessore’s second novel confirms him as a uniquely talented writer.” – Guardian
“Confirms [Nathanael Lessore] as a major new name in writing for younger teenagers . . . an immensely readable book.” – The Observer
“This teen comedy really is very funny, while also being meaningful and heartwarming.” – iPaper
PRAISE FOR WHAT HAPPENS ONLINE:
“Begins as Adrian Mole for the gaming generation and then becomes, through its big-hearted tale of one awkward teenager’s split life between reality and the internet, the kind of book you wish that boy from Adolescence had read […] A brilliant, heartfelt book about now.” – The Times
“The blend of smart dialogue, believable characters and humour makes big issues immensely readable.” – The Observer
“Hilarious, thoughtful and deeply felt, this is another superb 13+ contemporary novel from the Branford Boase-winning Lessore.” – Guardian
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The Friendly Girl’s Guide to Mating with a Werewolf (Mate Hunted Book 4)
I brought my friend’s housewarming present to the wrong place. A grumpy werewolf answered the door, and shifted into a massive wolf.Apparently, we’re mates.
And apparently, my mate doesn’t like cake.
Who doesn’t like cake?
Sugary goodness aside, he’s bitter and jaded.
I’m… well, the opposite.
So when he says he doesn’t want to be with me, I give him space.
But for some reason, he can’t stay away.
He wants me more than he wants to, and as long as he’s treating me right, I’m not going to turn him away.
Because he says he doesn’t want a partner, but honestly?
I think he’s lying to both of us.
*This is a short, spicy romantic novella with a happily ever after
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From English Language Test to University Success (Pocket Study Skills)
This short and pithy guide helps readers to understand the differences between English language tests and university-level work. It covers the study and language skills directly connected to using (English) language successfully in an academic context. It also covers critical thinking, disciplinary knowledge, styles and genres, useful skills for reading, making notes, writing assessments (particularly use of language) understanding lectures and seminars, and speaking in seminars.This Pocket gives readers the tools and information needed to not only cope with university study, but to excel and produce top-level work. It encourages the reader to see themselves not just as a ‘student’ but as a researcher, an original and creative thinker, and as someone who can share their ideas and insights with others in order to add to the knowledge of their field.
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Enough Said
20 September. Have a notion for a radio series – Awkward Conversations.
Enough Said is Alan Bennett’s fourth collection of diaries and prose. Covering the turbulent years 2016 to 2024, the diaries take us through lockdown, Brexit, the reign of Johnson, the rise of Trump and the death of the Queen. In between, we take the train with him back and forth to Yorkshire, celebrate the herons, the newts and the street fairs, and lament the scarcity of curlews, the closure of the last local bank and the deteriorating welfare state. There is the premiere of Allelujah!, the revived Talking Heads, the publication of two Sunday Times bestsellers and the filming of The Choral.
2024 is the year that Alan turns ninety; he reflects on old age and the importance of luck. He looks back to childhood and recalls an idyllic wartime month as an evacuee. A book for the bedside, this is poignant, funny, contemplative Alan Bennett, as he records life both personal and political in his most distinct of voices.
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Skandar and the Secret Element: World Book Day 2026
TAKE FLIGHT ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME. A thrilling special adventure for World Book Day, from the no.1 bestselling author of the Skandar series.
Albert never thought he would become a unicorn rider. But then he is whisked away to a mysterious island to bond with a warrior unicorn, and to train in elemental magic. There, Albert meets a boy called Skandar, who is hiding a dangerous secret.
When an encounter with a terrifying wild unicorn throws Albert and Skandar together, will the adventure help them become the heroes they are destined to be?
Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental battles, dangerous secrets and bloodthirsty unicorns.
This gripping story is perfect for newcomers to the Skandar series as well as superfans, and comes with bonus content and activities.
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How to Raise a Gentle Man: A guide for parents and carers who want to raise kind, emotionally intelligent and respectful boys
From birth we treat boys differently to girls: we hold them less, talk to them less and discipline them more harshly. Society is full of stereotyped masculinity and families often pass down inherited beliefs of what ‘manliness’ should look like.
How to Raise a Gentle Man is a book for any parent or carer who wants to break that cycle and for those who are fed up with boys being blamed for everything. Toxic masculinity doesn’t just hurt women and girls, it hurts boys too.
Sarah Ockwell-Smith, bestselling childcare expert and mother to three young men, argues that the answer to raising kind, respectful and gentle boys is not to ban social media or access to the internet, lay the blame solely at the feet of the incel movement or misogynistic influencers or to introduce reactionary Governmental education policies as a response to Netflix dramas.
The only truly effective way to help our boys is through the way we raise them.
How to Raise a Gentle Man gives step by step instructions for concerned parents and carers who want to get to the root of the problem and help boys to thrive in the manosphere. Whether you’re a parent to a newborn, a teacher to an eight year old, or raising a teenager, you’ll find plenty of advice here for you.
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Doctor Who: Caught in the Web & Other Stories: Doctor Who Audio Annual
A further collection of tales from the vintage pages of Doctor Who Annual, brought to life by a host of Doctor Who voices.
The First Doctor faces The Devil Birds of Corbo when he lands the TARDIS on a swamp-infested planet, and then the Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe are caught in a Grip of Ice when they materialise on a glacier.
UNIT and the Brigadier call in the Third Doctor and Liz when a top secret experiment gets out of control in Caught in the Web, and The Eye Spiders of Pergross creep closer to the Fourth Doctor, Sarah and Harry when they venture to a distant planet.
The Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Turlough are troubled by rodents when they experience Winter on Mesique, and the Sixth Doctor and Peri find Edwardian England plagued by an alien in Day of the Dragon.
Maureen O’Brien, David Troughton, Jon Culshaw, Geoffrey Beevers, David Banks and Nicola Bryant read these wildly imaginative stories first published in book form between 1966 and 1985.
Readings produced by Morrison Ellis
Sound design by David Darlington
Executive Producer: Michael Stevens© 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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The Logical Girl’s Guide to Mating with a Werewolf (Mate Hunted Book 5)
I made a plan to get mated to a werewolf for my own safety—and nearly got myself killed.Apparently, shifting isn’t easy for everyone. Me, being everyone.
After I narrowly survive becoming a wolf, I have to marry this man I barely know.
But he’s funny.
And thoughtful.
And yes, I’m starting to like him more with every minute we spend together.
I know there’s no way out now, but honestly?
I’m starting to think that this connection between us really was decided by fate
*This is a short, spicy romantic novella with a happily ever after
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I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home
RETIREMENT WILL HAVE TO WAIT.
When former serial killer Carol takes her place in a luxury retirement home, she begins to find her feet with a small new group of friends. If she can only keep her past hidden, maybe she has a chance at happiness.
That’s when she discovers that, absurdly, every other one of Sheldon Oaks’ residents was involved in the law somehow. It’s not long before her true identity is leaked, and when a former police commissioner resident is murdered, naturally all eyes turn to her…
Now she must solve the case to prove her innocence – just as her new friends start their own investigations into whether there is more than one killer at Sheldon Oaks.
Praise for Fergus Craig:
‘What’s better than a good crime novel? I’ll tell you – a spoof crime novel, by the absurdly funny and clever Fergus Craig’ MIRANDA HART
‘I can’t wait for you to get involved in [this] VERY silly thriller. We all need more laughs like this’ AISLING BEA
‘Laugh out loud funny.’ MARK BILLINGHAM
‘Tea-spittingly hilarious.’ CHRIS BROOKMYRE
‘Funny and gripping’ DARA Ó BRIAINRead more
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Raising Dreamers: Why Imagination is the Key to Preserving Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Will we lose our imagination in the age of artificial intelligence?
We are living through the most rapid transformation in human history. Artificial Intelligence is redefining intelligence, creativity, and even the boundaries of what it means to be human. But as machines grow smarter, humanity faces a deeper challenge—one that cannot be solved by algorithms or data.
In Raising Dreamers, author, researcher, and futurist Wylde Scott offers a bold and urgent thesis: Our survival as a species depends not on our intelligence, but on our imagination.
Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, education theory, and decades of creative research, Scott explores the imagination as both a biological function and a societal force—one capable of shaping the future of innovation, purpose, and human connection. Through clear frameworks and compelling storytelling, he reveals how imagination can be intentionally cultivated in children and adults alike to build resilience, adaptability, and meaning in an increasingly automated world.
Learn how to:
- Cultivate imagination to enhance creativity, resilience, and purpose
- Shift education from memorization to imagination to helping children thrive in a future where curiosity and creativity define success
- Use the power of play, creativity, and empathy to restore meaning and resilience in the digital era
- Discover purpose and the power of human connection to preserve the very essence of the human experience for generations to come
Raising Dreamers redefines how we think about learning, intelligence, and the future of humanity. It is a manifesto for parents, educators, and leaders who believe that technology should serve—not replace—the boundless potential of the human mind.
To imagine is to be human. To protect imagination is to protect our future.
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Live Like a Girl: A Gradual Feminization Story
*BOOK 3 OF 3 IN THE “LIKE A GIRL” SERIES*
Some bold, out-of-body actions have Taylor wondering whether he’s taken femininity a bit too far. Or maybe… not far enough?
It’s his final semester of graduate school, and Taylor is still reeling from the admittedly foolish decision he made the night of the Elkhorn football game. But that’s all in the past. Now he needs to buckle down, focus up, and prepare for the final stretch of his program. There’s a lot on the line, after all!
Thankfully, he has fresh, new goal: Strike the perfect balance between his masculine and feminine selves while still prioritizing his studies. But dampening those feminine urges might be easier said than done — especially when there’s so many wonderful, girly things out there to experience. Not to mention some more… physical urges he must keep at bay.
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Le Reflet du Temps: Learn French through Suspense
What if the mirror in your hallway has been recording your conversations for years?
THE STORY:
Investigative journalist Thomas Vidal thinks he’s recording just another episode of his skeptic podcast. His guest: Dr. Éline Rousseau, a controversial scientist with an impossible theory—that antique glass captures sound like a vinyl record.Thomas thinks it’s a hoax. Then, Éline turns on her device.
They don’t hear static. They hear a voice from 1960. And it’s screaming for help.
THE METHOD:
Forget boring textbooks. Le Reflet du Temps teaches you French through the power of immersion. Written entirely as a podcast script, this book focuses on the one thing learners struggle with most: Real Conversation.-
100% Dialogue: Master the flow of natural speech, slang, and rapid-fire exchanges.
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Bilingual Format: Every French sentence is immediately followed by its English translation. No dictionary needed.
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Binge-Worthy: Structured like a Netflix miniseries, the suspense keeps you turning pages—and learning—until the very end.
Perfect for intermediate learners who want to leave the classroom behind and dive into a real mystery.
Get your copy today and listen to the past.
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King Richard III (Cambridge School Shakespeare)
An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produced in an attractive new design. The Rex Gibson active approach to classroom Shakespeare enables students to inhabit Shakespeare’s imaginative world in accessible and creative ways, sharing Shakespeare’s love of language, interest in character and sense of theatre. Substantially revised and extended, classroom activities are thematically organised in distinctive stagecraft, writing, language, characters and themes features. Expanded endnotes include extensive essay-writing guidance for ‘King Richard III’ and Shakespeare, and extended glossaries are aligned with the play text for easy reference. Includes rich, exciting colour photos of global performances of ‘King Richard III’. Further support material available at www.cambridgeschoolshakespeare.comRead more
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SS Kommando: Hitler’s Special Forces in the Second World War (The Third Reich’s Shadow Forces Book 1)
The secret war of Germany’s elite commandos — a gripping account of sabotage, espionage, and survival in World War Two.For readers of James Owen, Peter Young, James Lucas and Franz Kurowski.
The SS Kommandos and their forerunners, the Brandenburgers — led by Admiral Canaris and later Otto Skorzeny — fought their war in the shadows of Europe for six years. During this time, they battled and plotted behind enemy lines across three continents and dozens of countries. Their clandestine activities undoubtedly changed the course of history.
Often overlooked in favour of the perhaps better-known British Special Forces or American Rangers, the Kommandos were, in fact, the first military units to embrace and utilise such an unconventional style of warfare. In this book, author Charles Whiting presents a thorough account of the men and the operations they undertook during the war years, using first-hand interviews with the remaining survivors — including Skorzeny himself. The result is a vivid, personal account of ordinary men, both heroes and victims of the German war machine, engaged in a deadly struggle for survival.
The daring and complexity of some of the SS Kommando operations is truly staggering and includes the 1943 rescue of deposed dictator Benito Mussolini from under the noses of the Italians in the mountains; the 1944 kidnapping of the son of the Regent of Hungary to keep that country in the war against the Allies; and the theft of a large quantity of diamonds in South Africa to sabotage Britain’s war effort. Brutally efficient and often disregarding the rules of war, these men seized strategic targets, captured key bridges, engaged in espionage and sabotage, and would ultimately influence the development of special forces around the world.
This book is a compelling read for anyone interested in Kommando operations throughout World War Two — the men involved, their leaders and rivals under the Führer, and the desperate tactics employed in the face of defeat.
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Your Murder Next
From the bestselling author of This Book Kills comes a deadly new YA thriller of murder, mystery and mind-blowing twists. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.Myra is new to town and so desperate to make friends that she lets the popular clique hang out at her parents’ restaurant – until Scarlett freezes to death in the walk-in chiller. A terrible accident apparently. But wannabe journalist Myra suspects foul play.
And when a strange boy holds her up at gunpoint in the woods, telling her he’s killed one of her rich new friends in revenge for Scarlett’s murder, Myra is plunged into a twisty world of envy, backstabbing and death. Who killed Scarlett? Who is her avenging angel? And who will die next?
Praise for Ravena Guron:
“For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus.” The Observer
“A treat for crime fiction fans.” Sunday Express
“A crisp, Christie-esque detective story told in lively multiple voices, perfect for Holly Jackson fans.” The GuardianRead more
From £2.25Your Murder Next
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Mr Bean’s Joke Book
Laugh out loud with Mr Bean’s Joke Book!
This fun paperback is packed with more than 300 jokes inspired by everyone’s favourite mischievous character, Mr Bean. Illustrated throughout in a playful line-art style, this 144-page collection delivers a perfect mix of silly, witty and downright ridiculous humour – just like Mr Bean himself.
Why you’ll love it:
Ideal for all ages: Whether you’re a child discovering Mr Bean’s quirky humour for the first time, or an adult looking for a dose of nostalgia, this joke book offers smiles for everyone.
Perfect for sharing: Great as a stocking filler, birthday gift or rainy-day companion – fun for family gatherings, road trips, or quiet evenings.
Keeps it short & sweet: Quick one-liners and snappy punchlines – perfect when you need a giggle, fast.Perfect for:
Fans of Mr Bean (obviously!)
Children aged 5-11 looking for age-appropriate laughs
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God’s Homecoming: The Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal
In Surprised by Hope, Tom Wright transformed how millions understood life after death – showing that authentic Christian hope isn’t about “going to heaven,” but about “heaven coming to earth” in the new creation.
Now, in God’s Homecoming, world renowned theologian Tom Wright takes this vision a step further. Through a powerful exploration of Paul’s letters and the Hebrew prophets, he reveals that biblical hope is not limited to individual salvation, but the renewal and reconciliation of all creation. At the heart of this hope is the promise that the Creator God will return to dwell among his people, filling the whole world with his glorious, healing presence.
Wright’s in depth reading of Scripture reframes our understanding of grace, showing that Christianity is not about escaping the world but about God’s initiative to restore it. When we stop asking, “How can I get to heaven?” and instead grasp God’s desire to come and dwell with us, in us, and through us, we rediscover the true depth of the gospel: a story suffused with love, renewal, and divine purpose.
A profound follow-up to Surprised by Hope, God’s Homecoming is essential reading for anyone interested in Christian theology, biblical studies, the afterlife, and the hope of resurrection, as well as fans of Tom Wright (NT Wright).
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How to Share Your Kindle Library with Family: Set Up Amazon Household in 5 Minutes: 2026 Complete step-by-step guide to Amazon Household.
Share Your Kindle Books with Family in Just 5 Minutes – Complete 2026 Amazon Household Setup Guide
Unlock the full potential of your Amazon Prime membership and share your entire Kindle library with your family – legally, easily, and for free! This comprehensive 2026 guide shows you exactly how to set up Amazon Household (Amazon Family) to share purchased Kindle books, Prime Video, audiobooks, and more.
What You’ll Learn:
✓ Step-by-step setup instructions for Amazon Household – works for complete beginners
✓ 2026 policy updates including October 2025 same-address enforcement and 12-month waiting period
✓ Payment sharing requirements and privacy protections
✓ Kindle book sharing limitations – publisher restrictions, device limits, geographic availability
✓ Prime Student compatibility – critical information before upgrading
✓ Troubleshooting solutions for books not appearing, sync issues, and lingering content
✓ Official Amazon policies vs. user workarounds – clearly distinguishedCritical 2025-2026 Updates:
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Same-address verification (enforced October 2025)
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New 12-month waiting period (changed from 180 days)
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Teen account program discontinued (April 2025)
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Prime benefit sharing restrictions
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Customer Service override options
Perfect For:
→ Families sharing Kindle books without buying duplicates
→ Couples combining Amazon accounts and Prime memberships
→ Parents setting up child profiles with parental controls
→ Anyone confused by Household vs. Family Library featuresCommon Questions Answered:
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Can I share Kindle Unlimited books? (No – individual subscriptions required)
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Do both adults need Prime? (No – one membership covers both)
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Can I share with friends? (No – same address strictly enforced)
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What happens if I leave? (Keep your purchases, lose shared access)
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How to avoid the 12-month wait? (Customer Service workarounds explained)
What’s Inside:
📚 Quick Setup Guide (11 pages) – Essential steps for getting started fast
📚 Comprehensive Reference Guide – Every detail and troubleshooting scenario
📚 Official Amazon sources verified and cited throughout
📚 Privacy and security warnings
📚 Content ownership facts – licensing vs. buyingBonus Sections:
✓ Managing shared content after setup
✓ What to do with two Prime memberships
✓ Child profile setup without email invitations
✓ Device filter settings for viewing shared books
✓ Publisher restrictions and unshareable books
✓ Digital content inheritance limitationsWhy This Guide?
Unlike outdated tutorials referencing 180-day policies, this 2026 edition reflects Amazon’s latest 12-month restriction and October 2025 changes. Every claim is cited with official sources or marked as user-reported.
Requirements:
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Web browser required (mobile app doesn’t work)
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Personal Amazon accounts only (not Business Prime)
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Full-price Prime (Prime Student cannot use Household)
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US or UK account for Kindle sharing
Save money, share smarter, maximize your Amazon Prime benefits today!
Stop buying duplicate Kindle books. Set up Amazon Household in 5 minutes and share your library legally and free.
Scroll up and click “Buy Now” for instant access!
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Dead in the Water
From the multi-million copy bestselling author comes a chilling tale about life flashing before your eyes―including terrifying scenes you don’t remember.
When Damon survives a near-drowning, his life flashes before his eyes. Every memory is crystal clear―except one. A dead boy. A face he can’t place. A moment he doesn’t remember living. At first he tells himself it’s a trick of the mind. But everything else he saw was real. So why not this?
With his waking life stalked by the disturbing scene, confusion quickly turns to obsession. Desperate for answers, Damon digs into his fractured past, and becomes convinced that the only way to remember…is to die again. And again. And again. When he meets a perfect stranger who’s all too willing to help, the stage is set for his dice with death.
But if this is what it takes to uncover the truth, maybe some memories are better left buried…
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From £2.42£8.99Dead in the Water
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