Editora: Brown Dog Books
A mostly silly story for adults. The reader is drawn into a dreamworld to have an absurd adventure that crosses the genres of fantasy, mystery, horror, romance, science fiction and more.
Rosalie Parker runs the independent UK publishing house Tartarus Press with R. B. Russell. Her previous collections include The Old Knowledge (Swan River Press 2010) and Damage (PS Publishing 2016). "In the Garden" was selected for Best New Horror 21 (2010), and "Random Flight" for Best British Horror 2015. Rosalie lives in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, the magnificent landscape of which inspires and sometimes provides the settings for her writing. WAR GAMES: Lucy was an awkward child, unlike Oliver and Sam who, when it was dry, played outside most of the time. She spent a great deal of the summer holiday visiting the library, reading in her room and researching online.Ver livro
A joyful romantic comedy retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma! “This book is perfect. IF I LOVED YOU LESS is a deeply romantic, laugh-out-loud love story with sizzling tension and beautiful descriptions that made me wish I was in Long Island in the winter. The world Qureshi has written is a comforting, magical little bubble full of characters with such depth and love for each other, and I want to burrow into the pages like a bookmark and never leave. A thousand stars." – Sarah Hogle, author of YOU DESERVE EACH OTHER I know what you’re thinking: poor little rich girl, she has everything, what else could she possibly need? Well, I’m looking for the great love of my life, thank you very much. For Long Island native Humaira Mirza, it’s always been about love – and she has the matchmaking track record to prove it. Having successfully found ‘the one’ for both her aunt and her sister, the twenty-three-year-old is ready to claim a bit of romance for herself. The perfect candidate? The gorgeous Rizwan Ali. But as Humaira employs her unique skills to obtain the perfect match with Rizwan, she’s forced to endure the disapproval of family friend Fawad Sheikh who she’s known forever. Fawad and Humaira have long traded barbs but as her romantic meddling leads to unintentional misadventures, she realises something shocking – is she starting to care what Fawad thinks?Readers are loving If I Loved You Less 'I felt all the feelings. I learned things. I loved the characters. This was an excellent retelling of Emma' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'THE MUSLIM ROMANCE I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is a love letter to love’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book had me tearing up’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'oh she really ate w this one, the easiest five stars i've ever given.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really think the setting and culture worked fabulously. Everything just seemed seamless.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In this top-tier American fiction, Qureshi masterfully weaves a wholesome and humorous tale that leaves readers yearning for more. The clean, crisp narrative and the vibrant Asian cultural elements make this book a must-read for all romance enthusiasts. For fans of Elsie Silver (Flawless), India Holton (The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love), Noreen Mughees (The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed), Prerna Pickett (Love on Main), and Aparna Verma (The Boy with Fire). HarperCollins 2024Ver livro
Nathaniel Stone searches for the power to protect his new wife and those of the Craft from persecution. His wish is that no one he loves will die by murderous plots the way Jason and Thena Mauldon were killed. As he seeks power at any cost, he is approached by an old man with an enticing offer of great wisdom and unmatched power. Blinded by his obsession, he submits himself to another master to right the wrongs he witnessed in his life. At his new master's command, Nathaniel hatches a plan that begins with murder and leaves King Rohn half-mad and suspicious of his brother-in-law. As Nathaniel bends his will to vengeance and sorcery, an old friend must become his enemy to save the sister kingdoms and thwart his plans. What hope is left that will save the sister kingdoms from Nathaniel and his dark master?Ver livro
The story is set in 1980s London where a mysterious call forced the celebrated cop Richard Carlsen to reach a Bungalow - Bungalow no. 9 - which was shrouded in mysteries. Despite Richard reaching there on time, he could not prevent two brutal murders. Astonishingly, even the security guards, the mysterious girl whom he met at that Bungalow and his closest ally Watson –they all disappeared in thin air. While Richard was investigating, he learnt about the connection of the owner of the bungalow and the London mafia. He met many people, and every person gave a new story, and the plot thickened every time Richard thought that he had solved the puzzle. Whether Richard could catch the murderer? How did he manage to handle the cruellest joke the destiny had for him? Who was that mysterious girl? Lo and behold the story of Richard Carlsen and witness how that mysterious call changed the life of the great detective for ever.Ver livro
Half of the battle to free the American continent is over. Led by Hawk Hunter, the united Americans have expelled the brutal neo-nazi armies from the lands east of the Rockies. But the war-blackened West Coast remains in the clutches of inhuman Asian warlords!Ver livro
""Alice's Adventures Underground" is a fascinating work by Lewis Carroll. It serves as the original manuscript and illustrations that Carroll completed in 1864 for his young friend, Alice Liddell. Later, this manuscript was published as the iconic fantasy novel for all ages: "The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland" (1865), using the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. In this whimsical tale, Alice embarks on a journey through a rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with peculiar characters, including the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and the Cheshire Cat. Carroll's imaginative storytelling and clever wordplay continue to captivate readers across generations."Ver livro
