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  The Masquerades of Spring

  Ben Aaronovitch

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  New York City, New York. 
   
   
   
  Meet Augustus Berrycloth-Young—fop, flaneur, and Englishman abroad—as he chronicles the Jazz Age from his perch atop the city that never sleeps. 
   
   
   
  That is, until his old friend Thomas Nightingale arrives, pursuing a rather mysterious affair concerning an old saxophone—which will take Gussie from his warm bed, to the cold shores of Long Island, and down to the jazz clubs where music, magic, and madness haunt the shadows . . .

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  The Good Thief

  Barack Okaka Obama

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  For the gentleman thief, thievery is an art form. It's in the subtle tilt of a head, the perfectly tailored suit, the whisper of a disabling code. He is a connoisseur of secrets, a collector of the impossible, moving unseen through the gilded cages of Nigeria's most corrupt and powerful figures. His targets never see him coming; they only see what he's left behind. 
  This is not about the money. This is about balance. 
  Years ago, a corrupt politician destroyed his family's name and legacy, leaving him with nothing but a burning desire for retribution. Now, he is calling in the debt. 
  This book is the continuation of "The Gentleman of Lagos" written by Barack Okaka Obama (Nigerian entrepreneur).About The Author: 
  Barack Okaka Obama, born on July 10, 1995, in Aguleri, Anambra State, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and author known for his innovative ideas and critical perspective on Nigeria's political and economic landscape. 
  As the founder of the social network Nelogram, launched in 2021, and the SEO marketing agency Rankfasta, established in 2022, Obama has quickly become a notable figure in Nigeria's technology and digital marketing sectors. 
  In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Barack Okaka Obama is the author of "A Modest Proposal For Preventing The Corrupt Leaders of Nigeria From Being a Burden on Their Citizens or Country, And For Making Them Beneficial to The Public." In this work, he offers a sharp critique of the nation's political issues and proposes bold solutions for systemic corruption. His most recent work, the audiobook "The Gentleman of Lagos," further explores themes of justice and accountability in a fictional narrative. Through his various endeavors, Obama has demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering positive change and a more prosperous future for Nigeria.

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  Fire Horse (Metzengerstein)

  Filip Halo, Edgar Allan Poe

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  A baby is born in 1666, the year of "Fire Horse" according to Japanese tradition, at the House of Metzengerstein in an area between Royal Hungary and the territory inhabited by Transylvanian Saxons. Frederick von Metzengerstein is nurtured by his dependable servant Bela after the Baroness passes away shortly after giving birth to him. The youngster lives a pleasant life for many years until his ailing father Baron Gotfrid is forced to negotiate the future of the region with his mortal rival Baron Willhelm von Berlifitzing. Frederick experiences a nightmare inside that castle, which haunts him for years until his father's passing, at which point the young master assumes ultimate power at the age of 17. During the celebratory ceremonies for the transition of power, Baron Berlifizing dies as a result of a fire that started in the House of Berlifitzing at their stables. By some strange coincidence, that same night, a black stallion, a proper wild beast, is captured by the guards close to the Metzengerstein property. The boy falls in love with the gorgeous animal at first sight, which alteres his fate and mental state. The secret that was eating him alive since he was an infant needs to be revealed sooner than later... 
  The new version of this Edgar Allan Poe tale follows closely the events in the original, with countless added historic elements and details, not mentioned by Poe, but still in his spirit. It can speak to the modern reader or draw in new audience to the works of the great author and poet, since it is now "dirtier", sadder, more dramatic, and feels extremely realistic. The bonus features in this book are directly tied to the narrative, and the graphics will provide a glimpse into the worlds that the stories describe.

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  The Safe House

  Louise Mumford

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  ‘Wow!… I read it in one sitting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  She told you the house would keep you safe. She lied. 
  Esther is safe in the house. For sixteen years, she and her mother have lived off the grid, protected from the dangers of the outside world. For sixteen years, Esther has never seen another single soul. 
  Until today. 
  Today there’s a man outside the house. A man who knows Esther’s name, and who proves that her mother’s claims about the outside world are false. A man who is telling Esther that she’s been living a lie. 
  Is her mother keeping Esther safe – or keeping her prisoner?  
  ‘Gripping, tense and thought-provoking… I raced through it.’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet 
  ‘Unearths the depths of a mother's love… Compelling.’ Eve Smith, author of The Waiting Rooms 
  ‘A terrifyingly sharp thriller.’ Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder 
  ‘Chilling and compelling.’ Vikki Patis, author of Return to Blackwater HouseReaders LOVE The Safe House! 
  ‘Gripping… Twists that had me on the edge of my seat.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fast-paced thriller that I read in one day… Keeps you gripped until the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I loved this… I tore through it… Gave me chills.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Gripped me right from the start… I kept racing through the pages to find out how it was going to end.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Pulls in the reader from the get-go and holds its grip until the final twisted pages… Superlative.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Louise Mumford definitely delivers.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fantastic read… Will stay with you long after the last page.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Terrific ending. Definitely a recommended read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Impossible to stop reading until the bitter end.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Jaw-dropping ending.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In The Safe House, Louise Mumford masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and mystery, where every corner turned reveals a new twist in the domestic setting. The fiction genre is elevated with elements of crime and thrillers, keeping readers on their toes. 
  For fans of Kiersten Modglin (The Atonement), Miranda Rijks (The Other Mother), K.L. Slater (The Girlfriend), Claire Mcgowan (Blood Tide), and John Marrs (When You Disappeared). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Mousse Hysteria

  Gretchen Allen

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  Always the bridesmaid . . . Never the . . . Killer? 
   
   
   
  Food truck entrepreneur and blooming amateur sleuth, Billie Halifax, is excited that Sea Glass Island is hosting the annual late fall bridal convention. She has big plans to proudly display her new bakery truck at the event, hoping to gain gaggles of new customers. Her excitement wanes, however, when she discovers a woman's body on the beach. 
   
   
   
  Sensing something suspicious, Billie dives into investigating and comes to the quick conclusion that not everyone on the island is there for a good reason. Strangers present themselves in the most frightening of ways and soon, serving up delicious treats to customers is the least of her worries. 
   
   
   
  Bridesmaids that seem more like frenemies than actual friends, and a series of unfortunate events that unmask old rivalries and secrets galore, catapult her into a relentless search for the truth. 
   
   
   
  The deeper she digs, the worse the possible outcome seems to be, but Billie refuses to quit and races against time to solve her most twisty mystery yet. 
   
   
   
  Mousse Hysteria will take you on a wild ride where both love and murder are in the air.

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  Veil of the Bone Collector -...

  Gaurav Garg

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  When folklorist Arthur Ashworth inherits a decaying London townhouse, he uncovers more than just ancestral secrets. Ashworth House stands upon a Nexus Point where the Tenebrous Veil between worlds is dangerously thin, and a primeval cosmic entity, the Bone Collector, strains to break through. 
  As shadowy hounds and grief-devouring spirits plague the gaslit streets, Arthur learns of the Umbral Covenant, a powerful occult society led by the enigmatic Lord Thorne. They are orchestrating a grand ritual during the Noctis Major alignment, seeking to tear open the Veil and unleash unimaginable horror upon an unsuspecting city. Aided by the tenacious journalist Eleanor Vance, Arthur must delve into forbidden Lamplighter lore and confront his own family’s terrifying legacy of madness. 
  With the apocalyptic ritual looming, Arthur’s desperate gambit to activate an ancient protective ward may be London’s only hope – or the key to his own damnation beneath the Veil of the Bone Collector. Can he seal the breach before all is lost to ancient, unknowable evil?

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