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Saha
From the author of international bestseller Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 '[A]n affecting portrait of people doing their best to survive in a world that would rather pretend they didn’t exist.' New York Times In a country called ‘Town’, Su is found dead in an abandoned car. The suspected killer is presumed to come from the Saha Estates. Town is a privatised country, controlled by a secretive organisation known as the Seven Premiers. It is a society clearly divided into the haves and have-nots and those who have the very least live on the Saha Estates. Among their number is Jin-Kyung, a young woman whose brother, Dok-yung, was in a relationship with Su and quickly becomes the police’s prime suspect. When Dok-yung disappears, Jin Ky-ung is determined to get to the bottom of things. On her quest to find the truth, though, she will uncover a reality far darker and crimes far greater than she could ever have imagined. At once a dystopian mystery and devastating critique of how we live now, Saha lifts the lid on corruption, exploitation and government oppression, while, with deep humanity and compassion, showing us the lives of those who, through no fault of their own, suffer at the hand of brutal forces far beyond their control.Praise for Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 'It describes experiences that will be recognisable everywhere. It’s slim, unadorned narrative distils a lifetime’s iniquities into a sharp punch.’ The Sunday Times ‘A ground-breaking work of feminist fiction’ Stylist ‘Along with other socially critical narratives to come out of Korea, such as Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning film Parasite, her story could change the bigger one.’ The Guardian 'This witty, disturbing book deals with sexism, mental health issues and the hypocrisy of a country where young women are “popping caffeine pills and turning jaundiced” as they slave away in factories helping to fund higher education for male siblings.' The Independent 'Enthralling and enraging.' Sunday Express ‘Cho’s moving, witty and powerful novel forces us to face our reality, in which one woman is seen, pretty much, as interchangeable with any other. There’s a logic to Kim Jiyoung’s shape-shifting: she could be anybody.’ Daily Telegraph
Fire Punch, Vol. 2
Following the fight with his longtime enemy Doma, Agni is beheaded, and it’s decided that his head is to be taken to the sea. However, during the journey, a mysterious person named Togata appears, and their madness-tainted filming begins! -- VIZ Media
Glass Sword
'I chose this book over sleep more than once . . . It really did have me pumped full of adrenaline at 2am unable to put it down' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Hunger Games meets the X-Men in this internationally bestselling YA fantasy series soon to be a major TV show from the producers of Divergent directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks . . . __________________I WAS BORN TO KILL A KING, TO END A REIGN OF TERROR BEFORE IT CAN EVER TRULY BEGIN . . .If there's one thing Mare Barrow knows, it's that she's different.Mare's blood is Red - the colour of common folk - but her Silverblood ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court is desperate to control over all else.Pursued by the vengeful Silver king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other defectors to join the rebellion.But she is soon led down a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying so hard to defeat.__________________Readers love the RED QUEEN series:'Will grab you from the first page, and you'll be unable to put it down, right until the bitter end . . . You will feel all the feels. You will rage. You will cry. You will even laugh. You'll love characters even more, get to know new ones, and dread leaving the world yet again' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Breathtaking . . . Each chapter is flawless. There doesn't seem to a wasted line, or word for that matter!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most amazing ending which has kept me desperate for the past year . . . yet again I have been left a desperate puddle in need of the fourth and final book in this amazing series!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐__________________ Read the RED QUEEN series in full: Book 1: RED QUEEN Book 2: GLASS SWORD Book 3: KING'S CAGE Book 4: WAR STORM Novellas collection: BROKEN THRONE And don't miss the Sunday Times-bestselling REALM BREAKER series: Book 1: REALM BREAKER Book 2: BLADE BREAKER Book 3: FATE BREAKER __________________ Victoria Aveyard's book 'Realm Breaker' was a No. 7 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 03-05-2021. Victoria Aveyard's book 'Blade Breaker' was a No. 4 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 27-06-2022.
King's Cage
The third novel in the multimillion-copy, #1 New York Times bestselling RED QUEEN series by TikTok sensation Victoria Aveyard. 'All hail Victoria Aveyard - the new Queen of dystopian fiction' GUARDIAN ALL WILL BURN.Mare Barrow is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning, tormented by her mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal.Now a king, Maven continues weaving his web in an attempt to maintain control over his country - and his prisoner. As Mare remains trapped in the palace, the remnants of the Red Rebellion continue organizing and expanding. As they prepare for war, no longer able to linger in the shadows, Cal - the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare's heart - will stop at nothing to bring her back.Blood will turn on blood and allegiances will be tested on every side. If the Lightning Girl's spark is gone, who will light the way for the rebellion?_________________________________'Exhilarating. Compelling. Action-packed. Unputdownable' USA TODAY__________________Read the international bestselling RED QUEEN series in full:Book 1: RED QUEENBook 2: GLASS SWORDBook 3: KING'S CAGEBook 4: WAR STORMBook 5: BROKEN THRONE (AN EXCLUSIVE RED QUEEN COLLECTION)READERS LOVE THE RED QUEEN SERIES:'Will grab you from the first page, andyou'll be unable to put it down, right until the bitter end ... You will feel all the feels. You will rage. You will cry. You will even laugh. You'll love characters even more, get to know new ones, and dread leaving the world yet again' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I chose this book over sleep more than once ... This book really did have me pumped full of adrenaline at 2am unable to put it down' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The most amazing ending which has kept me desperate for the past year ... yet again I have been left a desperate puddle in need of the fourth and final book in this amazing series!' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Breathtaking ... Each chapter is flawless. There doesn't seem to a wasted line, or word for that matter!' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Forever Song (Blood of Eden, Book 3)
‘Julie Kagawa is a strong new voice’ The Sunday Express The final hunt is on. Vengeance will be hers. Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question, am I human or monster? With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer – monster. Now Allie must embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many horrifying surprises for Allie and her companions. In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in a heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, triumph is short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone... Return to Julie Kagawa’s dark and twisted world in the final instalment of the Blood of Eden trilogy. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas and Tomi Adeyemi. *********************************************** Readers adore The Forever Song! ‘A perfect end to an amazing series’ ‘The best series I have ever read’ ‘Five stars do not seem enough for a book this great’ ‘WOW what a story’ ‘I didn't want it to end!’ ‘An amazing end to the Blood of Eden trilogy’ *********************************************** The Blood of Eden series Book One: The Immortal Rules Book Two: The Eternity Cure Book Three: The Forever Song
The Forever Song
These vampires don’t sparkle…they bite.Book 3 of the Blood of Eden trilogy by Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Fey, concludes the explosive dark fantasy series where vampires rule, humans are prey, and one girl will become what she hates most to save all she loves.Is she more human…or monster?With the death of her beloved, Allison Sekemoto has her answer: MONSTER. Now she will embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the irredeemable vampire who murdered him. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many shocking surprises along the way.The trail leads Allie and her companions toward the one place they must protect at any cost—Eden, the last vampire-free zone on earth. And Sarren has one final, brutal shock in store for Allie. In this ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in a heartbeat, Allie will make her final stand. But even if she succeeds, triumph is short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone.“A bloody good way to end a trilogy.” —Kirkus ReviewsBooks in the Blood of Eden series: The Immortal Rules The Eternity Cure The Forever Song
Dawn Of Eden
Venture into Julie Kagawa’s dark and twisted world... A Blood of Eden short story. Before The Immortal Rules, there was Red Lung; a relentless virus determined to take out all in its path.For Kylie, the miracle of her survival is also her burden – as a doctor at one of the clinics for the infected, she is forced to witness endless suffering.What’s worse, strange things are happening to the remains of the dead, and by the time she befriends Ben Archer, she’s beginning to wonder if a global pandemic is the least of her problems...Praise for Kagawa’s prequel:‘This book drew me in right away.’‘One of the best short stories/prequels I've had the pleasure of reading in a long while.’‘This was perfect. I am in awe of the whole Blood of Eden series!’*** Dare you read on...? Blood of Eden series Book #1 The Immortal RulesBook #2 The Eternity CureBook #3 The Forever Song
The Eternity Cure (Blood of Eden, Book 2)
Allison Sekemoto died so that she might live. As a vampire, she faces the rise of a deadly new plague to her kind. Allison thought that immortality was forever. Now eternity itself hangs in the balance. . . The legend continues BOOK TWO The Virus Must Be Stopped No matter what the cost No matter what the sacrifice Mankind’s survival depends on us
The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, Book 1)
‘Julie Kagawa is a strong new voice’ The Sunday Express What if having a chance to save humanity meant becoming what you hate and fear most? To survive in a ruined world, she must embrace the darkness... Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a walled-in city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten. All that drives Allie is her hatred of them – the vampires who keep humans for food. Until the night Allie herself dies... and becomes a vampire. Forced to flee, Allie must pass for human as she joins a ragged group of pilgrims seeking a legend – the cure for the disease that killed off most of civilization and created the rabids, the bloodthirsty creatures who threaten human and vampire alike. And soon Allie will have to decide what – and who – is worth dying for... again. Enter Julie Kagawa’s dark and twisted world as an unforgettable dystopian journey begins. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas and Tomi Adeyemi. *********************************************** Readers can’t get enough of The Immortal Rules: ‘I could not put this book down.’ ‘a heart wrenching tale of survival’ ‘totally hooked’ ‘I loved this book, and would recommend it to nearly everyone!’ ‘kept me up all night!’ ‘keeps you enthralled from start to finish’ *********************************************** The Blood of Eden series Book One: The Immortal Rules Book Two: The Eternity Cure Book Three: The Forever Song
Julie Kagawa Blood of Eden Complete Collection
Enter the dark and twisted world of THE BLOOD OF EDEN trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa’s unforgettable dystopian nightmare. Set in a destroyed, near-future world where vampires reign, this thrilling series and its strong heroine will captivate fans of the Divergent and The Hunger Games.Join Allison Sekemoto’s journey beyond mortal death from start to finish with the full series: The Immortal Rules, The Eternity Cure, The Forever Song and the prequel novella Dawn of Eden.“A fresh and imaginative thrill-ride.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review on The Immortal Rules“Allie’s a smart, strong, compelling heroine, and readers will gladly join her for this adrenaline-rich ride.”—Kirkus Reviews on The Immortal Rules“Intense pacing, vibrant action, and high-tension drama…this series stands out.”—Booklist on The Eternity Cure“[An] intense and thought-provoking series.”—School Library Journal on The Eternity Cure“A bloody good way to end a trilogy.”—Kirkus Reviews on The Forever Song“Kagawa winds up her dystopian vampire Blood of Eden series with a cinematically gory and action-packed finale that never forgets the moral quandaries that have shaped the previous installments.”—Booklist on The Forever Song
Wool
SEASON 2 OF THE ACCLAIMED SILO SERIES — BASED ON BOOK 1, WOOL — NOW ON APPLE TV+“One of dystopian fiction’s masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World." — Daily ExpressThe first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo.But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside. After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive.“Claustrophobic and, at times, genuinely terrifying.” — Washington PostSEASONS 1 & 2 OF THE APPLE TV+ STREAMING SERIES "SILO" ARE BASED ON THE EVENTS IN BOOK ONE OF THE SERIES, WOOL. THE STORY CONTINUES IN:SHIFTDUST
Shift
NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF APPLE TV+The much anticipated prequel to bestseller Wool that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo. In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away.A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us.They are setting us on a path from which we can never return.A path that will lead to destruction; a path that will take us below ground.The history of the silo is about to be written.Our future is about to begin.________________'We have been mesmerised with Hugh Howey's silo stories since we first laid eyes on book one in the trilogy...' Grazia Daily'An epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world.' Justin Cronin