Simon schuster feb 2025 (126 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don't miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 The Island always wins. Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island's elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit - only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kenna's forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go - for Kenna, and for the Eyrie. Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: 'Skandar Smith's adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular children's fantasy hero since Harry Potter.'- The Daily Telegraph'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island and co-author of Twin Crowns'The best book I've ever read.' - Patrick, age 10'My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique Valente, author of Starfell 'A magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' - The Sunday Times Reader Reviews: \*\*\*\*\* 'Overall amazing in every way.' \*\*\*\*\* 'My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.' \*\*\*\*\* 'I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next one.' \*\*\*\*\* 'I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.' \*\*\*\*\* 'Move over Harry Potter there's a new hero in town!' \*Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rocky Race loves football so much that she moved to the United States to train at a high school with an amazing soccer team. She's made new friends, even won a state championship! Now her best friends from her home in Melchester, England, have come to play a match against her new American team. Rocky is so excited! But when her friends arrive, not everyone gets along. Her American friends don't understand why the British call it 'football', and her British friends don't understand why the Americans call it 'soccer'. And with the match the next day, Rocky feels pressured to pick a side. But Rocky has a plan. Will Rocky be able to take the lead and show everyone that they're all united by their love for the game.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Eric Carle's classic tale Watch Out! A Giant! is now available as a board book with die-cut flaps throughout!For the first time, Eric Carle's imaginary adventure of two children escaping a giant through secret passageways, trapdoors, and underground tunnels is available in a board book edition! Clever double-side flaps are die-cut throughout so that when you lift one, it reveals a surprise on the next spread! Complete with Eric Carle's trademark collage illustrations, this board book is the perfect addition to every Carle collection. Carle, Eric (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now with a reimagined look! Join Tim and his friends on a treacherous journey across the seas in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated third book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim chapter book series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs. After helping Princess Grace foil the villainous Prince Ruprechttwice!junior knights Tim, Belinda, and Ferkle are on a new questthis time to recover the Queen of Merryland's precious golden fleece (and more importantly, the protective amulet in its pocket) from the Kingdom of Dinkum. The safety of all Merryland depends upon them. But first, they must face the deadly Sea of Terror and the dastardly perils it contains. Tim and his friends will have to use every ounce of bravery, valor, and intelligence they possess to navigate the treacherous watersor else risk becoming flotsam on the waves. Choi, Chris (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Happy Birthday, Nitwit! There's a party and you're invited!Hap-pea birthday to you,Mashed potato and poo.Hap-pea birthday, dear NITWIT,Hap-pea birthday to you!It's night-time in the supermarket and the veggies are busy baking for a SUPER special someone's birthday. But can you guess who's going to try to ruin the surprise !All is revealed in this explosively delicious adventure from this beloved blockbuster series.SUPERTATO: now a major CBeebies TV series.Look out for these other SUPER adventures:SupertatoSupertato: Veggies AssembleSupertato: Run, Veggies, RunSupertato: Evil Pea Rules!Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of DoomSupertato: Carnival Catastro-pea!Supertato: Bubbly Troubly!Supertato: Night of the Living VegSupertato: The Great Eggscape!Supertato presents Jack and the BeanstalkSupertato: Mean Green Time MachineSupertato: Eviltato vs Superpea.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A zany, new edition of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's bestselling and riotously fun picture book. Aliens, dinosaurs and a whole load of pants - who could ask for more. Ben Cort (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise . . . A vibrant and zany new edition of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort'shilarious, internationally bestselling picture book. With a madcap, rhyming story about aliens getting up to all kinds of adventures wearingall kinds of undies, you'll laugh your pants off. Ben Cort (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - These bunnies, they love bouncing! It's their FAVOURITE thing to do. And it would make them very happy if YOU do it too. So, shake out every arm and leg, then stretch from head to toe, It's nearly time! Let's have some fun! Yes, ready, steady, go. Tim Budgen (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now with a reimagined look! Set sail to Atlantis with Tim and his friends in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated fourth book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim chapter book series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs.Tim and his ragtag crew have been rescued from certain doom by a mermaid princessbut now, she wants something in return for saving their lives: her father King Neptuna's stolen trident. To pay their debt, Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, Rover, and Princess Grace once again brave the Sea of Terror to track down the trident in the glorious city of Atlantis, which hasn't sunk into the sea yet. (In fact, it is famed as the safest city on earth.) But there is plenty of danger en routeand the notorious Prince Ruprecht is lurking about as well. Can the junior knights evade the scheming royal and complete their quest. Choi, Chris (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Monsters think it's MONSTER fun, To creep around, all scary! But there's something they love even more, Than looking MEAN and HAIRY! There are prowly monsters howling loudly and drooling monsters from the steamy swamp. There are wild, woolly mountain monsters and spiky, spooky monsters from outer space. And they all have one thing in common - they LOVE underpants and they'll stop at nothing to get as many pairs as they can! This brand new edition of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's bestselling picture book is full of MONSTROUS, PANT-tastic fun that will have the whole family laughing their pants off. Ben Cort (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The instant bestseller slick and addictive YA mystery thriller that celebrates the nuances and dramas of Nigerian family and culture, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.Save the date . . . for a killer wedding! True-crime-obsessed Lara Oyinlola is heading to Lagos for her favourite cousin, De rin's, wedding. It's going to be a holiday filled with glitzy dress-fittings, glamorous parties and, of course, the star-studded event of the year. But everything isn't perfect in De rin's world. She's been receiving anonymous threats telling her to cancel the wedding . . . or face dire consequences. This is the moment Lara's been waiting for: put her sleuthing knowledge to work and solve a real-life mystery. As Lara investigates, what she doesn't expect to uncover is a web of secrets, malicious crimes, and near death encounters which promise to tear the family apart for good . . . With sinister secrets, bitchy bridesmaids, annoying exes, and a gossip-loving amateur detective, this gripping mystery thriller from a standout debut author and award-nominated BookTokker will have readers hooked.PRAISE FOR BUSAYO MATULUKO'S 'TIL DEATH: 'I could not put it down! 'Til Death is a compulsive thriller that has you desperate to know what happens next.' Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light that Blinds Us 'Wickedly entertaining. 'Til Death is one of the most exciting debuts I've read in a long time.' Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up 'Thrilling and addictive in equal measures. Busayo Matuluko is a major new talent.' Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous 'A stunning thriller. It's got everything: drama, gossip, secrets . . . absolutely wonderful!' Kate Weston, author of Murder on a School Night 'Gossip, glamour and a gripping mystery that I couldn't put down. Busayo Matuluko invites you into a Nigerian family full of heart, secrets and so much drama. I absolutely loved it.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First 'Get ready to fall in love! This captivating thriller transported me into a world of glitz, glamour, and heartfelt drama so dimensional I felt I was one of the guests. Matuluko is a major talent.' Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire ''Til Death is a YA thriller that pulls you in, grips you tight, and doesn't let go. Busayo has arrived with this one. Prepare for a thrilling ride that is as satisfying as it is unexpected!' Tomi Oyemakinde, author of The Changing Man 'Funny, clever and authentic with so many twists and turns. Busayo has captured the Nigerian culture so brilliantly in her debut. Absolutely loved it!' Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland 'Matuluko spins a vibrant cast of characters through this exciting mystery filled with heart and humour.' Aleema Omotoni, author of Everyone's Thinking It 'An unputdownable YA thriller with the perfect blend of gossip, mystery and danger. Set in the heart of Lagos and beautifully infused with Yoruba culture, 'Til Death includes the Wedding of the Decade that all readers will crave to attend.' Anam Iqbal, author of The Exes 'I raced through it. Intriguing, exciting and full of mysteries, with characters who felt so real I want to hang out with them.' Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks 'A sharp, witty, immersive debut with a captivating setting and characters you'll love as much as you distrust.' Rufaro Faith Mazarura, author of Let the Games Begin 'Intricately crafted and brilliantly layered, this debut thriller is fille.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Step forward Kanon, the American Robert Harris, a man who finds untold stories from our recent past and brings them alive' TIM SHIPMAN, SUNDAY TIMES Daniel Lohr, sensing that the Nazis are closing in on the Jews, leaves his dying father in Berlin and boards a ship to Shanghai. His passage is dependent upon him delivering a package to his shady uncle, his father's brother, upon arrival. Daniel has no idea what the package contains. On board is Leah, also fleeing the Nazis. She and Daniel conduct a passionate but brief shipboard affair, but are separated as soon as the ship docks in Shanghai. Will he ever see her again Daniel is immediately plunged into his uncle's seductive and corrupt world, and becomes involved in the launch of a new nightclub, the biggest, best and most glitzy in town. When violence breaks out and lives are at risk, he finds himself drawn irrevocably into the terrifying underworld that is wartime Shanghai.Beautifully atmospheric and intricately plotted, this masterful thriller marks exciting new ground for an author hailed by the Sunday Times as 'the most accomplished spy novelist working today'.PRAISE FOR JOSEPH KANON: 'Kanon is fast approaching the complexity and relevance not just of le Carré and Greene but even of Orwell' New York Times 'Heart-poundingly suspenseful' Washington Post 'Joseph Kanon continues to demonstrate that he is up there with the very best . . . he is the master of the shadows of the era' The Times 'Thoroughly absorbing, a thoughtful and subtle evocation of a place and era' Sunday Telegraph 'Arguably America's greatest writer of historical thrillers' Sunday Times 'Joseph Kanon owns this corner of the literary landscape' Lee Child 'Sensational! No one writes period fiction with the same style and suspense - not to mention substance - as Joseph Kanon' Scott Turow 'The perfect combination of intrigue and accurate history brought to life' Alan Furst.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A storybook princess breaks the fourth wall and incites a new kind of adventure in this imaginative middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of Chris Colfer and Gail Carson Levine. Sylvie had an amazing life, but she didn't get to live it very often. Sylvie has been a twelve-year-old princess for more than eighty years, ever since the book she lives in was first printed. She's the heroine, and her story is exciting. But that's the trouble: it's always exciting in the same way. So when a new Reader opens the book at long last, Sylvie breaks the cardinal rule of all storybook characters: she looks up. And sets into motion a new story all her own. Now, Sylvie is in for an adventure beyond any she could have imagined. As her journey takes her from the pages of a book to the landscape of dreams, Sylvie must summon all her courage to save her kingdom, find her way home, and figure out what it really means to do a Great Good Thing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteenand he didn't stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights.On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents. In this energizing memoir for young adults, Jordan, recounts his experience, which started as a spark of an idea at the age of nine and, many years of training and hard work later, turned into a dream come true."The emotional pitch of the story remains high as Romero contends with extreme weather, frustration, exhaustion, and homesickness to reach, with almost palpable exhilaration, each peak" (Publishers Weekly).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the creators of In a Spooky Haunted House and In the Holly Jolly North Pole comes a springtime pop-up board book that takes readers inside the Easter egg workshop!Welcome to our workshop! We're happy that you're here. We'll show you how we make our Easter baskets every year. Come explore the Easter egg workshop! See the jelly bean machines, colorful eggs, little chick helpers, and more! A sturdy page-turner, In the Easter Egg Workshop is an innovative pop-up story with treats for kids of all ages. Leschnikoff, Nancy (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Earnest, raw, and sexy' ELENA ARMAS 'Heartache wrapped in a happy ending' BAL KHABRAThe follow-up to the TikTok sensation Unsteady which follows hopeless romantic Ro and player - on and off the ice - Freddy as they form an unexpected bond.Matt 'Freddy' Fredderic is all smiles - at least on the surface. On the ice, he's the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed. But in the classroom, he's retaking failed classes and struggling with dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD. Now tied to a National Hockey League contract upon graduation, Freddy needs help to pass biology.Ro Shariff has a history of terrible luck in love - and now, she is Freddy's tutor. Trying to convince herself that she's very happy with her on-again/off-again boyfriend, Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to late-night phone calls and an understanding of each other's pains, a friendship emerges between them. And, inevitably, a wistful secret pining hidden by them both.Together, they will show each other how easy it is to love the right person, no matter their flaws.Readers are OBSESSED with Unloved'I literally giggled and kicked my feet the entire time''I FREAKING LOVED THIS BOOK TO PIECES''THIS IS MY NEW FAVE BOOK PERIOD''Made my heart ache in the best way possible'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The omega prince of a poor nation has been sold off to a wealthy alpha king for political and financial gain, but all is not as it seems.Ilia, the 13th prince of a small kingdom, was born an unexpectedand very much unwantedomega whose birth brought shame upon his royal family. As the lowest-ranking member and an omega, he is destined for a political marriage meant to improve his kingdom's standing.Resigned to his fate, Prince Ilia travels to his new faraway home. Upon entering the king's gilded palace, where he's expecting to meet his future husband, he instead finds a mysterious young boy with an unsettling message.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen "that tackles tweenhood and technology woes head-on" (School Library Journal, starred review) when Lina tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems.When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom's video on social media take off, she's captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life she's growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin! With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except there's a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, like: 1. Seeing inside her classmates' lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesn't have a walk-in closet 2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats And how can she join 3. A bazillion stories about what to eat, wear, and put on her face. Could they all be telling the truth Everyone sounds so sure of what they're saying! As Lina descends deeper and deeper into social media, it will take all her strength to break free from the likes and find the courage to be her authentic self in this fast-paced world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the beloved award-winning author Paul Yoon comes a spectacular collection of unique stories, each confronting themes of identity, belonging, and the collision of cultures across countries and centuries. Winner of The Story PrizeLonglisted for the Joyce Carol Oates PrizeA Time Top 10 Best Fiction Book of 2023 and Must Read Book of 2023A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceNamed a Best Book of the Year by TheNew Yorker, Vanity Fair, Library Journal, Electric Literature, and the New York Public Library 'Paul Yoon writes stories the way Fabergé made eggs: with untold craftsmanship, artistry, and delicacy.'Ann Patchett 'A master at finding depth of emotion in formal restraint.'Hernan Diaz Absorbing.Yoon details fully realized and flawed characters attempting to wade through the complexities of immigrant life.[and] asks urgent questions about what it really means to belong somewhere.' Time, 100 Must-Read Books of 2023 A boy searches for his father, a prison guard on Sakhalin Island. In Barcelona, a woman is tasked with spying on a prizefighter who may or may not be her estranged son. A samurai escorts an orphan to his countrymen in the Edo Period. A formerly incarcerated man starts a new life in a small town in upstate New York and attempts to build a family.The Hive and the Honeyis a bold and indelible collection by celebrated author Paul Yoon, one that portrays the vastness and complexity of diasporic communities, with each story bringing to light the knotty inheritances of their characters. How does a North Korean defector connect with the child she once left behind What are the traumas that haunt a Korean settlement in Far East Russia Lauded as a "quotidian-surreal craft-master" (New Yorkmagazine), Yoon's stunning stories are laced with beauty and cruelty, andThe Hive and the Honeyis the work of an author writing at the very height of his powers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The addictive Immortals After Dark series continues with an electrifying love story between a brooding vampire warrior and a ruthless fey assassin from the internationally bestselling author, Kresley Cole - now with a stunning new cover. Three hundred years ago, Sebastian Wroth's brothers forced him to become a vampire. Burdened with shame, he lurks in the shadows and yearns for death to free him from life's torment. Until he meets Kaderin The Cold Hearted, a beautiful valkyrie assassin intent on killing him, who ignites his will to live again. After Kaderin lost her two beloved sisters to a vampire attack long ago, an unknown benefactor extinguished all of her emotions in an attempt to save her from sorrow. She became known as Kaderin the Cold Hearted, a prolific vampire slayer. But when she encounters the handsome Sebastian Wroth, she is flooded with feelings again. For the first time, Kaderin is unable to complete a kill. Faced with the possibility of resurrecting her sisters through a prize in a mythical contest, Kaderin is determined to claim victory, and Sebastian is determined to claim her heart. As the end of competition approaches, their relationship begins to blossoms. But what happens when Kaderin is forced to choose between the vampire she couldn't help but fall for and reuniting her family once again. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of the world's most powerful business leaders shows how we can confront China and Russia, strengthen our democracies, and safeguard our freedoms.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Eerie, atmospheric'Louise Jensen'A haunting tale of intrigue' Emily Freud'Ruth Ware fans will eat this up'Publishers Weekly'Suspenseful, dark and wonderfully atmospheric' The Sun'Intricate and impressive'Daily MailIf beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how much can you trust what you see When Maddy Wight is hired to ghostwrite the memoir of world-renowned cosmetic surgeon Angela Reynolds, she jumps at the chance to get her career back on track. But the deeper she digs, the more elusive the doctor becomes. Confined to Angela's glass-walled house in the Scottish Highlands, Maddy can't shake the unsettling feeling of being watched. As a result, sheisdrawn ever closer to Angela's enigmatic business partner Scott, whose mercurial moods change as quickly as the darkening moors outside. Returning to London once the book is finished, Maddy is excited for their future together. But news of Scott'sdeathshatters the celebrations at the book's launch party. Which is why, months later andstillgrieving, she is blindsided to see Scott entering a tube station just in front of her. And before she knows it, she is following him. In this reimagining of Hitchcock'sVertigo, jeopardy can be lurking where you least expect itPraise for Emma Bamford 'Powered by a subtle, ominous tension.I loved this book'LEE CHILD 'Paradise never felt so sinister'RUTH WARE 'An incredible debut'B A PARIS 'Suspenseful, evocative and beautifully written, I devoured it'L V MATTHEWS 'That most exciting psychological thriller in which the darkest dangers lurk in a suspicious mind and a guilty heart'A J FINN 'Gripping and pacy. A perfect summer read'IMRAN MAHMOOD 'A debut thriller that unfolds with the inexorable force of a nightmare'JOHN CONNOLLY 'Had me gripped. I loved the subtle, sinister sense of tension that built through the book'BETH O'LEARY 'An amazing and evocative atmosphere of paradise that quickly turns sinister! A must summer read for all crime fans'VICKI BRADLEY.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The spine-tingling moral dilemma thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Jack Jordan.SOON TO BE ADAPTED FOR TVSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 2025'Tense, dark, emotional, and beautifully written . one of the best books I've read this year' Andrea Mara'Thrilling, heartfelt, and hugely evocative . A brilliant achievement' Alex Michaelides'A stunning, heart-breaking thrill-ride. Redemption takes a skilful look at love, loss, and the hollow hand of revenge'Chris Whitaker'No one crafts a dilemma quite like Jack Jordan'Janice Hallett'Sometimes I wonder if I have it in me to kill someone . . . what my tipping point might be.'AARONhas just been released from jail after causing the death of a boy in a hit-and-run. Now a free man, all he wants to do is leave his troubled past behind him.EVELYN, consumed by grief and rage, has been counting down the days until this moment. After eleven long years, she is finally able to exact the revenge her late son deserves.TOBIASknows what his wife is planning, and as they embark on a breathless pursuit across the Nevada desert, he is determined to do everything he can to save her from herself. Even if it means protecting the man who killed their son. Locked in a blood-soaked collision course, they're about to find out what waits for them at the end of the road.RETRIBUTION . . . OR REDEMPTION Readers can't stop talking about Redemption (five star reader reviews)'Hold onto your seat because this book is a wild ride from start to finish!''Jack Jordan can sure write a jaw dropping thriller, this well-written, powerful and emotional story has me riveted throughout''What an incredible read. Truly mind-blowing. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions''My new favourite Jack Jordan book. This powerful and propulsive thriller was dark, brilliantly pacey, flawless, and refreshingly different''This book was gripping and I couldn't put it down. It intrigued me from the very first chapter, and this feeling lasted until the very end'. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sharply observed and painfully relatable,Breaststrokesis a novel that seems to emerge from the haze of our current time. This story of unexpected encounters and intimacies is perfect for fans ofCleopatra and FrankensteinandBeautiful World, Where Are You. Cloe and Gertrude and the Jenkins-Bell sisters, Mathilde and Sarah, have never met.They are strangers who share a city. It is Sunday morning. Cloe has woken-up in someone else's home; Gertrude starts her shift in the pub kitchen, while Mathilde and Sarah are on their way to lunch. Soon, these four women's lives will overlap. Saturday felt like a normal day, but on Sunday the past will catch-up with them as they realise that there never is only one side to a story. 'A study of womanhood, vulnerability, and the secrecy of the inner-life. Vialleron's writing is laced with a love for these women who can barely love themselves. A novel for anyone interested in the way the body keeps score or in the complex intimacies between women'Rowan Hisayo Buchanan 'Atender, lyrical novel about the ripples caused when consent is taken away from women and the loneliness this causes, even when you're surrounded by people. It will tug at your heart strings' Araminta Hall 'Reading Breaststrokes felt a little like watching ribbons unfurl or intertwine. Margaux Vialleron writes tenderly and evocatively about female friendship, fear and desire'Chloë Ashby.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend, Taiwanese-British photographer Sean flies to Taipei to seek oblivion. Lost in the neon heat of his parents'homeland, though, all he finds is alienation. He spends his days sleeping feverishly in a bleak hotel bedroom, and his nights alternating between casual sex and a crappy striplit doughnut bar. Whatever he thought Taiwan would give him, it hasn't worked: he feels as distanced and resentful of his heritage as he ever has. Then, a chance encounter with a mysterious older man draws him into a friendship where the terms of engagement are quickly, ominously blurred. For every tentative step towards connection, Sean's grasp on reality unravels, as the demands of the past and the present begin to take their toll. As events draw to a disturbing head, Sean's mind spirals, until he's not sure what's left of him at all. Appealing to fans of Boy Parts and Luster, I'm New Here is a thrilling, hallucinatory debut and masterclass in unreliable narration that positions Ian Russell-Hsieh as one of the most exciting new authors in the UK. 'Shares DNA with cult classicsFight ClubandAmerican Psycho. A compelling character study.'Daily Mail 'Insanely compelling writing.'Claire Kohda, author ofWoman, Eating 'A striking voice in literary fiction.'Catherine Cho, author ofInferno 'A stunning debut.'Angela Hui, author ofTakeway'I laughed and I felt my belly tingle with sadness -I'm New Herelingers long after it's been read.'Ammar Kalia, author ofA Person is a Prayer 'Like a hungover friend is telling you the wildest story you've ever heard, this is a rich world of doppelgängers, money, sex, heartbreak and cityscapes.'Jodie Matthews, author ofMeet Me at the Surface.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SHORTLISTED FOR THE PETRONA AWARD 2025, CELEBRATING THE BEST SCANDINAVIAN CRIME NOVELS OF THE YEARFrom the internationally bestselling author of Quicksand, a brilliant, gut-wrenching story of childhood friends torn apart by gang violence and class differences.Dogge is from affluent Rönnviken in Stockholm. Billy lives in the concrete towers of Våringe, a few hundred yards across a highway but a world apart. They met as six-year-olds at Rönnviken's playground and have been unlikely best friends ever since. From the outside, Dogge looks privileged: he lives in a large home and there is plenty of money - at first. But his parents are addicts whose negligence becomes a form of abuse. Meanwhile, Billy's family are poor first-generation immigrants unable to escape the no-go zone where they live. But their cramped apartment is nonetheless a bastion of love.When gangs tighten their grip on Våringe, a ruthless small-time boss seeks recruits and both Dogge and Billy become runners by the time they're twelve. Fast cash, easy access to drugs and the dream of gaining status draw them in. But when Billy wants to leave the gang and finds himself trapped, the boys must face the violent rules of the adult game they tried to play.When children commit horrible crimes, who bears the responsibility With piercing prose and a breathless sense of urgency, Deliver Me is at once a poignant portrayal of the power of friendship and a shattering depiction of what happens when society fails to protect those who need it most. What does justice mean for these lost children, and is the law capable of delivering it PRAISE FOR MALIN PERSSON GIOLITO:'Sensitive, moving and absorbing' MARCEL BERLINS, THE TIMES'This is the evolution of Scandinavian crime, in more ways than one' FREDRIK BACKMAN'Compelling and brutally candid.superbly told' DAILY MAIL'Suspenseful and addictive' REAL CRIME'Splendid' KIRKUS REVIEWS'Haunting and immersive' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In midwinter, an aspiring politician finds himself suddenly deprived of human contact. Newcomers to a town are strangely reminiscent of people lost in a recent flood. Demonstrators on a peace march see the faces of sleeping children in the snow. A failed musician meets his own ancestors getting off a midnight train. The Terrible Changes is a journey through the shadow-realm between reality and dream, between clarity and madness, between the living and the dead. In Joel Lane''s fiction, the weird is a symbolic language expressing the chilling beauty, sadness and mystery of real life, combining the supernatural with themes of human loss, passion, solitude and despair, in the tradition of Robert Aickman, John Ramsey Campbell, and M. John Harrison. From ''The Brand'' (1983) to ''Alouette'' (2008), these stories span a quarter-century of writing: urban horror tales, elegiac ghost stories, erotic reveries and psychological fugues. Long unavailable, The Terrible Changes is now back in print for a new audience, adding to Joel Lane''s legacy as a true master of the weird.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A teenager explores the darkness hidden within his hometown in this spellbinding thriller that will "make you a Scott Carson fan for life" (Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Marshall Miller would've remembered her face even if he hadn't seen it on a MISSING poster. When a young woman goes missing in his small town, the investigation hinges on Marshall's haunted sighting of her, crying in the back seat of a police car driven by a cop named Maddox. There's only one problem: no local cop named Maddox exists. But the speeding ticket he handed to Marshall certainly does. Dealing with police and media is heady stuff for a teenager, the son of a single mother, but Marshall is sure he can handle it, until the shocking day when his reliability as a witness implodes. Now scorned and shamed, he finds unlikely allies as he confronts the ancient secrets behind his small town's peaceful façadeand learns the truth about his own family. Lost Man's Lane is a coming-of-age tale that proves why its author has been hailed as "a master" by Stephen King who consistently offers "eerie, gripping storytelling" (Dean Koontz).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This powerful and deeply personal memoir in essays "reflects on history, philosophy, and love while living with head trauma" (The New York Times Book Review). "An infuriatingly gorgeous, important book." Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties \* "A riveting book about embodiment, pain, identity, and intimacythis book is a stunning achievement." Melissa Febos, author of GirlhoodAfter suffering multiple concussions in her thirties, Annie Liontas shares what it means to be one of the "walking wounded" in Sex with a Brain Injury. Facing her fear, her rage, her physical suffering, and the effects of head trauma on her marriage and other relationships, Liontas is forced to reckon with her own queer mother's battle with addiction and finds echoes in their pain. Liontas weaves history, philosophy, and personal accounts to interrogate and expand representations of mental health, ability, and disabilityparticularly in relation to women and the LGBT community. She uncovers the surprising legacy of brain injury, examining its role in culture, the criminal justice system, and through historical figures like Henry VIII and Harriet Tubman. Through Liontas's sharp, affecting prose, we can imagine this kind of pain, and having to claw one's way back to a new normal. The hidden gift of injury, Liontas writes, is the ability to connect with others. For the millions of people who have suffered from concussions and for those who have endeavored to support loved ones through the painful and often baffling experience of head trauma, this intimate memoir of a profound affliction and resiliencestands as testimony to love and patience" (Kirkus Reviews).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This "perfect balance of bold honesty and riotous wit" (Shelf Awareness) from the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay explores Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's journey to breaking up with alcohol for good. For Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, alcohol was the seasoning that could give almost any activity more flavorfrom liquor cabinet concoctions in high school to tequila shots in her early stand-up comedy days to grocery store wine in young motherhood. A drink instantly took the edge off and made even the most difficult adversary (be it a tough crowd in a comedy club or a judgmental PTA mom) not just bearable but fun. As the years go by, Stefanie wonders if her relationship with alcohol is different from other people's. Is everyone else struggling this hard to moderate Is it even legal to watch The Bachelor without a glass of white wine Having spent a lifetime grappling with the question of whether or not she is a "real" alcoholic, one evening brings Stefanie close to the edge of losing it all. Miraculously unscathed, she decides that she doesn't need to dive all the way down to a stereotypical rock bottom before deciding to stop drinking; if sobriety will improve her life, that's a good enough reason to quit. A tender and funny farewell letter to a beloved but toxic friend, Drunk-ish is "a roller coaster of a book. You will love this candid and funny memoir even if you're not sober. Trust me" (Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author).…