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A WORLD IN DARKNESS. A BURNING SPARK. A BLAZE OF STARS. Bryce Quinlan is stranded in a strange new world. She's going to need all her wits about her to get home again and return to everything she loves. But that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust. Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is back in the Asteri's dungeons. Stripped of his freedom and the happiness he'd fought so hard for, he's without a clue as to Bryce's fate. Hunt is desperate to help his mate, but until he can escape the Asteri's chains, his hands are quite literally tied.

While a moon hurtles toward certain destruction, taking with it a Weyland-Yutani bioweapons lab, talks on a nearby colony could lead to all-out war among the colonies. HYGIEIA-AN OUTER RIM COLONY-IS DOOMED The moon on which it was built hurtles toward an inevitable collision with the dead planet Hephaestus. The clock is ticking, yet when a distress signal arrives from a Weyland-Yutani biowarfare outpost, a desperate plan is launched to evacuate the trapped scientists. Meanwhile, across the galaxy a mysterious black substance rains down on Earth settlements, creating hideous monsters from indigenous creatures... and from human beings. Terran governments point the accusingfinger at one another.Thus on LV-846-a United Americas colony-high-level talks convene to address the galaxy-wide hostilities, but there's a plot brewing among the participants. One which could plunge the colonies into all-out war. The only hope for peace may lie with the deadliest ally imaginable... BONUS FEATURE An exclusive new role playing game scenario based on the massively popular, award-winning Alien RPG from Free League Publishing!

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<i>From the <b>INSTANT </b></i><b>SUNDAY TIMES </b><i><b>BESTELLING</b> author, Rebecca Yarros, comes the eagerly anticipated sequel to </i><b>TIKTOK SENSATION </b>and <b>RADIO TWO BOOK CLUB</b> pick<i> Fourth Wing . . . </i><br/><br/><b> </b><b>Author reviews </b><b>for </b><i><b>Fourth Wing </b></i><b> </b><br/><br/>'Brutal <b>games</b>, grumpy <b>dragons</b>, sizzling <b>sexual tension</b> . . . a fantasy like you've never read before' <b>JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT</b>, <i>author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH</i><br/><br/>'Readers of <b>Sarah J. Maas</b> and <b>Leigh Bardugo</b> will flock to this one' <b>BOOKLIST </b><i>(starred review)</i><br/><br/>'Fourth Wing <b>hooked me on the first page</b> and did not let go' <b>DANIELLE L. JENSEN,</b> <i>author of THE BRIDGE KINGDOM</i><br/><br/>'This book had me in an absolute <b>CHOKEHOLD</b>! . . . A mix of <b>Hunger Games</b> and <b>Divergent </b>vibes, with a few elements from <b>ACOTAR </b>thrown in for good measure' <b>NETGALLEY READER REVIEW</b><br/><br/>'As <b>compelling </b>as it is <b>deadly </b>. . . <i>Fourth Wing</i> is <b>dazzling</b>' <b>NALINI SINGH<br/></b><br/>'A wild, sexy, <b>rollercoaster of a ride</b><i>' </i><b>MARY E. PEARSON</b><br/><br/>'Utterly <b>immersive</b>, fiercely <b>romantic</b>, and unforgivably <b>addictive</b>'<b> LYNETTE NONI</b><br/><br/>'Unputdownable thrill ride with an <b>epic </b>love story' <b>TRACY WOLFF</b><br/><br/>'This expertly crafted romantic fantasy is sure to launch the beginning of a brand-new insatiable fandom!'<b> LEXI RYAN</b><br/><br/>'I devoured every page and fell hopelessly, desperately in love with these characters . . . Hands down <b>the best book hangover</b> I've ever experienced' <b>HELENA HUNTING</b><br/><br/>'An <b>exhilarating dragon ride</b> of a fantasy! . . . Move this one to the top of your TBR' <b>SAMANTHA YOUNG</b><br/><br/>'<b>Kapow</b>, what a story! . . . Rebecca Yarros gives you <b>gutsy</b> young heroines and <b>sexy </b>bad boys' <b>RACHEL HOWZELL HALL</b><br/><br/>'<b><i>House of the Dragon</i> </b>meets <b><i>Divergent</i></b> in this utterly thrilling, <b>unputdownable</b> new fantasy!' <b>AMALIE HOWARD</b><br/><br/>'Forbidden romance that simmers off the page; relentless, <b>heart-stopping action</b>; and a delicious, <b>morally gray</b> hero - this is the book I've been waiting for!' <b>GENEVA LEE</b><br/><br/>'An <b>expertly woven tale</b> in a riveting world of dragons, life-or-death competition, and betrayal, Rebecca Yarros hits all the high notes and delivers a thrilling new <b>romantic fantasy</b> that readers will devour' <b>K.A. TUCKER</b><br/><br/>'The <b>epic </b>tale of a reluctant dragon rider's <b>coming-of-age</b> with a <b>sexy dark academia</b> aesthetic in her astounding debut fantasy . . . Readers will be spellbound' <b>PUBLISHERS WEEKLY<i> (starred review)</i></b><br/><br/><b> </b><b>Reader reviews </b><b>for </b><i><b>Fourth Wing </b></i><b> </b><br/><br/>'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an <b>ache in your chest</b> because it was so good, and now it's over?Yeah, that's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i><br/><br/>'This book is probably <b>the best fantasy book</b> I have ever read' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i><br/><br/>'This had everything I wanted in a fantasy romance - a <b>badass </b>female MC, contests and <b>deadly trials</b>, battles, intrigue, corruption, <b>betrayal</b>, female rage, <b>enemies to lovers</b>, slow(ish) burn with a very <b>morally-grey love interest</b>, and of course - <b>DRAGONS</b>' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i><br/><br/>'<b>A MILLION STARS</b>!!!!!!!!! Everything about this book was incredible' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i><br/><br/>'I <b>didn't sleep</b>, I <b>didn't eat</b>, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just <b>start it all over again</b>' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i><br/><br/>'The ending of the book had me sitting, staring at my Kindle hoping that if I just keep swiping to go to the next page for long enough the next book would just <b>magically appear</b> there.' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i><br/><br/>'<b>FIVE. FREAKING. STARS</b>. There is no universe where I could give this book any less of a rating' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i><br/><br/>'This is 100% in <b>my top 3 books </b>I have ever read . . . If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' <i><b>Netgalley - five star review</b></i>

'Think <i>Game of Thrones</i> meets <i>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</i> with a drizzle of E.L. James' <i>TELEGRAPH</i> <b> THE DEADLIEST POWER. THE FIERCEST PASSION. THE CRUELLEST FATE.</b> The #1 <i>Sunday Times</i> bestseller and sequel to the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller. Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with this second instalment. Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things platonic until Winter Solstice. But can they resist when the crackling tension between them is enough to set the whole of Crescent City aflame? And they are not out of danger yet. Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs. But as they learn more about the rebel cause, they face a choice: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight. And they've never been very good at staying silent. <b> In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller <i>House of Earth and Blood</i>, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode - and the people who will do anything to save it.</b>

<b></b><b>'He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style' <i>Daily Telegraph</i></b><b><br/><br/>DEATH IS MISSING - PRESUMED... ER... GONE.<br/><br/>Which leads to the kind of chaos you always get when an important public service is withdrawn.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, on a little farm far, far away, a tall, dark stranger is turning out to be really good with a scythe. There's a harvest to be gathered in...<br/><br/><b>Readers can't put down <i>Reaper Man</i>:</b><br/><br/>'The second DEATH is <b>as hilarious as the first</b> one, this time positioning the friendly reaper in a perfect setting for having <b>philosophical and deep thoughts about human nature and life in general</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'This book is <b>full of really profound messages about life and death</b> and making your life count, if only by giving others some of your time . . . due to the impeccable combination of profound messages, silly adventures and laugh-out-loud moments, <b>it is simply perfect</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'This book does contain DEATH, the librarian, the Wizards and many more and is in my humble opinion (be it h'ever so 'umble) the best so far, <b>a true masterpiece of literature</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Behind the story of Death being fired for having developed a personality, there's <b>a clever little parable about what it means to be human, to be alive</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'<b>Oh my goodness the ending to this book is sensational</b>. I cried. I cried A LOT . . . <b>Brilliantly funny</b> in parts, with a deep look at life and death, cities and people. <b>It asks the big questions</b>, the heavy questions. Yes, there is <b>humour and silliness</b>, too, but it is <b>a very deep, meaningful book</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'<b>This entry in the series has EVERYTHING</b> - action, adventure, thrills, chills, and romance, in addition to the usual amount of rampant silliness one has come to expect from Pratchett' Goodreads reviewer, </b>

<b></b><b>The ultimate Christmas read. Terry Pratchett's Hogswatch masterpiece that will leave you laughing out loud and help you understand what makes us uniquely human.</b><b><br/><br/>'He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style' <i>Daily Telegraph</i><br/><br/>IT'S THE NIGHT BEFORE HOGSWATCH AND IT'S TOO QUIET.<br/><br/>Where is the big jolly fat man? Why is Death creeping down chimneys and trying to say Ho Ho Ho? The darkest night of the year is getting a lot darker...<br/><br/>Susan the gothic governess has got to sort it out by morning, otherwise there won't be a morning. Ever again...<br/><br/>The 20th Discworld novel is a festive feast of darkness and Death (but with jolly robins and tinsel too).<br/><br/>As they say: You'd better watch out...<br/><br/><b>Readers reread Hogfather time and time again:</b><br/><br/>'<b>Hilariously entertaining</b> . . . a high recommendation to new and old Pratchett fans. This one will definitely remain <b>my beloved annual holiday read</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Every year I read this. <b>Every year I love it more and more</b>. I am incapable of putting in to words my utter love for this book and everything contained within' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Satirizes the concept of belief and fear and <b>studies themes of faith, psychological need, and fundamental fairness</b> in his special and unique way . . . One of his best, <b>a MUST read for Discworld fans</b> and maybe <b>a good start for the series by those not yet initiated</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'This Pratchett <b>tickled me in all the best places</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'Pratchett shows how the stories we tell are a huge part of what makes us human. It is <b>a delightful treat</b>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/>'I really loved the Wizards in this . . . throw in Susan, Death's pragmatic, level-headed, no-nonsense granddaughter, a murder plot involving universe Auditors who hate messy humanity . . . you've got <b>some of the best of Discworld condensed into one book</b>. Everything about this instalment just <i>worked</i>' Goodreads reviewer,<br/><br/> 'Still as good on every reread. Pratchett at his best with <b>better insights into humanity than anyone else</b>' Goodreads reviewer, </b>