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Bloomsbury presents The Clockwork Conspiracy by Sam Sedgman, read by Jot Davies. ‘Clever, inventive and a cracking read’ – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl A locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for...

Flynn is just out here trying to live his #bestlife. He’s feeding his cat, running his business, and dating his boyfriend . . . well, trying to date his boyfriend. Every time things start to get intimate, something seems to interrupt them, no matter where they are or how many cell phones they turn off. When the interruption is Flynn’s cousin, having been attacked and drained of energy, Flynn realizes that the monster who’s been killing dragons isn’t just a distant thing, but a clear and present threat. But can a man who’s always let other people fight his battles handle his own this time?

The extraordinary story of the Nazi-era scientific genius who discovered how cancer cells eat—and what it means for how we should. The Nobel laureate Otto Warburg—a cousin of the famous finance Warburgs—was widely regarded in his day as one of the most important biochemists of the...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex written by Sam Copeland, read by Rhashan Stone. 'The modern masterpiece' - Daily Telegraph When dad's business takes a sudden turn for the worse, the McGuffin family face the terrible prospect of having to sell their house and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Known as the ‘four horsemen’ of New Atheism, these four big thinkers of the twenty-first century met only once. Their electrifying examination of ideas on this remarkable occasion was intense and wide-ranging. Everything that was said as they agreed and disagreed...

One girl, two lives. Dutiful daughter of the Duke of Elverston, on the one hand, a willful girl who learns to fight on the other. Her father has let her run wild as long as she never embarrasses him. And if she does? Consequences are likely to be swift and brutal. The wargen are fierce men who wear two faces: one wolf, one human. They're the monsters mothers warn their children about in Grania, and now four wargen princes have been sent there to strike a deal with the duke. But when they catch sight of the wild Darcy, everything changes.

Farin, the gravedigger’s son, lives in the medieval village of Heap. The 18-year-old is an outsider who is bullied and ostracized by the villagers. His father has succumbed to a life of drinking, and the young man has no option but to take over the job of gravedigger. But Farin’s life takes a dramatic twist when the village witch dies. As he prepares her for burial, he finds an amulet hanging around her neck, and he can’t resist trying it on.

Niamh and Conor Ryan are the perfect power couple: smart, successful and beautiful, they have an enviable relationship and an idyllic family life. But then the unthinkable happens. Their oldest son, Tom, is the victim of a hit-and-run. What was Tom doing out walking so late at night? Did he really have problems sleeping, or was he secretly meeting someone? Is it a coincidence that his friend, Lauren, committed suicide nearby - or is there something more sinister going on?

Winner of the Book of the Year, Children's Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021 'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better . . . a terrific read!' – Frank Cottrell Boyce, author of Millions Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam...

A riveting political thriller from the journalist who covered the controversy for more than two years, Burned is the inside story of the shocking scandal that brought down a government. One of the most shocking scandals in Northern Irish political history: originally a green-energy initiative, the Renewal Heat Incentive (RHI) or 'cash-for-ash' scheme saw Northern Ireland's government pay £1.60 for every £1 of fuel the public burned in their wood-pellet boilers, leading to widespread abuse and ultimately the collapse of the power-sharing administration at Stormont. 

Briar has everything she needs: a thriving homewares business, a peaceful city apartment, and a quiet life untouched by the chaos of pack politics. Raised to believe she'd one day be claimed by her fated mates, Briar spent years waiting… until she realised she didn't need anyone to make her whole. Then Briar is dragged back to the small hometown she swore she'd left behind for good. She expected stress, nostalgia, and awkward run-ins. She did not expect the neighbours.

The thrilling conclusion to the Juggler Chronicles by bestselling author Sam Feuerbach about the mercenary Boulder, his unlikely companions, and their quest to find the witch Aglaia. Where will the magical compass lead the four companions after their adventures in Dragon Foot? Their journey across the Misty Ravine Mountains toward the Northern Sea takes an ominous turn. The courtesan Dana is caught up by her past and makes a momentous decision. The enigmatic assassin Umbran bides his time, awaiting the opportunity to hit his mark.

In Histories of the Unexpected, Sam Willis and James Daybell lead us on a journey of discovery that tackles some of the greatest historical themes but via entirely unexpected subjects. By taking this revolutionary approach, they not only present a new way of thinking about the past but also reveal the everyday world around us as never before.

Brought to you by Penguin. The new laugh-out-loud series from bestselling duo Sam Copeland and Jenny Pearson. Something bad is happening at Little Strangehaven Primary. What are the peculiar SHIVERS that keep striking the school, bringing Strangeness in their wake - from uncontrollable ballroom...

Neuroscientist, philosopher, podcaster and best-selling author Sam Harris has been exploring some of the greatest questions concerning the human mind, society and the events that shape our world. Harris’ search for deeper understanding of how we think has led him to engage and exchange with some of our most brilliant and controversial contemporary minds - Daniel Kahneman, Robert Sapolsky, Anil Seth and Max Tegmark - in order to unpack and understand ideas of consciousness, free will, extremism and ethical living.

A brilliantly twisty psychological thriller for fans of I Let You Go and Behind Closed Doors. How far would you go to create the perfect Life? Gracie Dwyer has it all: the handsome husband, the adorable child, the beautiful home and the glittering career. The perfect life. Her new friend Juliet...

She is the woman who clinched the 2019 interview with Prince Andrew described as ‘a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion'. Sam McAlister is many things beside: the first in her family to go to university; a trained barrister; a single mum; a master of persuasion. In her former BBC colleagues' words, she was the ‘booker extraordinaire', responsible for many of Newsnight's exclusives over the past decade, including Stormy Daniels, Sean Spicer, Brigitte Hoss, Steven Seagal, Mel Greig and Julian Assange.

In The Monk's Mindset, former Buddhist monk and renowned Peloton instructor Sam Yo shares the transformative lessons that helped him move from chaos to clarity. Drawing on his monastic training, meditation practice, and experiences as a performer and coach, he reveals how anyone can weave...

This series re-examines in meticulous detail the strange death in 2003 of Dr David Kelly, the government scientist who was at the centre of one of the most controversial news stories in Britain this century.

Sam Feuerbach's Juggler Chronicles continue: The mercenary Boulder and his companion, the thief Rafael, meet the beautiful courtesan Dana. What secret does she hide – and what secret will she reveal? Boulder wants answers to questions he's been asking his whole life: What do the mysterious inscriptions on his sword mean – the sword that only he alone can lift?