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The Fighting of the Flames by R.M. Ballantyne. A Tale of the London Fire Brigade. Frank Wilders is a bright, shining young star rising to distinguished heroism in the London Fire Brigade. No one is more...

Snowflakes and Sunbeams is a children's novel by R. M. Ballantyne. It tells the story of two boys, one from Scotland and one from Canada, who become friends after they are shipwrecked together on an island...

The Cannibal Islands is a novel by R. M. Ballantyne that tells the story of a group of sailors who are stranded on a desert island and must fend for themselves against the island's inhabitants, who are...

The novel follows the story of a group of men who are stranded on a lighthouse located on the Goodwin Sands, a treacherous group of sandbars located in the English Channel. The men must find a way to...

The Garret and the Garden by R. M. Ballantyne is a children's story about a young boy who moves from the city to the country. He is initially excited to be living in a house with a garden, but he quickly...

Hunted and Harried is a story of two boys, Harry and Dick, who are shipwrecked on an uninhabited island. They must use their ingenuity and strength to survive in the face of natural dangers and hostile...

The Coral Island is a novel by R. M. Ballantyne that tells the story of three boys stranded on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific. The boys must use their ingenuity and skills to survive, eventually...

Hunting the Lions by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel that tells the story of a group of British explorers who are in Africa on a hunting expedition. The group is comprised of a number of different individuals,...

The Pirate City tells the story of a group of pirates who live in a city on an island that is home to many different animals. The pirates are led by a captain named Steelbeard, and they live a life of...

Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines by R. M. Ballantyne is a story about a young boy who goes to work in the mines with his father. The mines are dark and dangerous, and the workers must risk their...

The Giant of the North, by R.M. Ballantyne, is a novel about a young boy named David who must travel to the Arctic to save his father from a giant creature known as the Ice Demon. The story is full of...

In 'The World of Ice' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are transported into the frigid Arctic landscape, where they follow the adventures of a group of sailors stranded on an ice floe. The book is written...

In 'Handbook to the New Gold-fields' by R. M. Ballantyne, readers are presented with a comprehensive guide to the newly discovered goldfields of the 19th century. The book not only provides practical...

Fifteen-year-old Ralph, mischievous young Peterkin and clever, brave Jack are shipwrecked on a coral reef with only a telescope and a broken pocketknife between them. At first the island seems a paradise,...

R. M. Ballantyne's 'The Lively Poll: A Tale of the North Sea' is a captivating maritime adventure set against the backdrop of the treacherous North Sea. The novel follows the young protagonist as he navigates...

R. M. Ballantyne's 'The Greatest Sea Adventure Novels' is a collection of over 30 maritime novels, pirate tales, and seafaring stories that take readers on thrilling journeys across the high seas. Through...

Five original science fiction & fantasy stories.Short Bits is an eclectic mix of short stories, from high fantasy to urban fantasy and LitRPG, each one exploring a new world. They're written for the...

It's All Hallows' Eve and Brianna Rookwood has had enough of the typical and obnoxious commercial festivities of the season. She yearns for peace and some quality alone time to simply enjoy a good novel!...

A fun, spicy romcom with the poignancy of Abby Jimenez and a modern twist on “surprise baby” for fans of Jasmine Guillory. 'A strong supporting cast and complex subplots reinforce Kendall's spicy romance...

FIVE WITNESSES. FIVE DIFFERENT STORIES. WHO IS THE KILLER?'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'S. R. White is the real deal' CHRIS HAMMERIn the courtyard of the Pacific Heights building,...

THE NEW FIRST WORLD WAR SPY THRILLER FROM THE MASTER OF THE GENRE 'A masterful storyteller with an intricate knowledge of his subject' The Daily Telegraph  'Judd, a veteran spy novelist and former diplomat,...

A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in a deeply moving novel of love, faith and survival, for readers of Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist and Anthony Doerr’s All The Light We Cannot See...

The gripping new thriller in the Sunday Times-bestselling phenomenon that is the Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland's most celebrated crime writersA macabre ancient artefact. An innovative...

'One of Britain's most visionary writers' David Peace  THE FINAL DAYS OF ADOLF HITLER ARE SHROUDED IN MYSTERY. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED IN THAT BERLIN BUNKER? AND WHAT HAPPENEND NEXT? When Parker loses his...

Pre-order now: the unforgettable and poignant new novel from the author of Found in a Bookshop and Lost for Words Dear Ms BlytheWe are dealing with an estate of which you may be a beneficiary.Please...

'Atmospheric, intricate and authentic' ERIN KELLY'Utterly immersive and completely compelling . . . A dazzling debut' D. V. BISHOP'Keating's delicious debut guides us through the little-known world of...

'This book is like the perfect pastry; warm, sweet, and filled with layers of charm and slow-burning romance... A warm hug of a book, best enjoyed with tea, cake, and a cat curled up by your side' Reader...

Sometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...'It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it...

'An intricate, clever thriller that delves beautifully into family dynamics and small-town politics. I loved it ― Jennie Godfrey, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGSA...

'Beautifully written . . . This dark tale never loses its grip. Best not to read it at night' DAILY MAIL'Atmospheric, creepy . . . kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it' ANDREA MARA'Scary and...

'Liverpool beguiles, Liverpool bewilders. Swift's superb analysis gets to the scarred heart of this troubled, beautiful and spirited city' Paul Du Noyer'[Swift] has a terrific eye for the telling detail...

'Sailing away, he survived at sea, then on foreign land, and then by writing - re-living his life, many times, many ways, in English fiction' Neil Rennie, from his preface to The Secret Sharer and Other...

The much-anticipated sequel to How To Solve Your Own Murder 'What a great read!' J. M. Hall'Kept me guessing until the very end' Joanna Wallace'Thrilling' G. T. Garber'Original, atmospheric' Ian MooreAnnie...

Lorraine would say afterwards that she was smitten straight off with Paddy Farrell. You could tell that he was occupying the room in a different way, he found the spaces that fitted him. She was the kind...

Nachman of Bratslav, descended from the founder of the Hasidic movement, carved a unique path as a Jewish spiritual leader. Towards the end of his life, he lost his young son, prompting him to turn increasingly...

Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President François Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Once the presidential...

The international bestseller, now reissued by Pushkin Press __________ 'The very quintessence of French romance' Times 'Soaked in Parisian atmosphere, this lovely, clever, funny novel will have you rushing...

A piercingly beautiful and candid novel of love, sex and independence in 1920s Japan by a trailblazing Japanese writer. Growing up in a remote mountain village, Kazue always nurtured a spirit of independence....

Acclaimed author William Boyle, who has come to be known as the 'crime poet of Brooklyn', follows the lives of two sisters who become embroiled in an accidental murder and a well-planned cover-up.'William...

'A witty and moving account of sibling rivalry' RedBells is always writing to her sister Katie, but Katie never replies. Preoccupied with her glamorous career in fashion, her busy life and her boyfriend...

'Beautifully written and heartbreaking, The Blindspot perfectly brings to life family complexities...It stays with you long after you've left the page.' Heather Critchlow, author of Unsolved'Not one to...

What happens to loving each other forever when your soulmate decides living forever is more important?Yuki and Sam are soulmates.They are destined to spend the rest of their lives together.They are supposed...

Volume Seven of our ongoing series of paired New Weird Horror novelettes takes readers on nightmare excursions to lonely locales Íde Hennessy - Sequoia PointCalifornia's rugged "Lost Coast" has long been...

Police chief Jesse Stone must investigate the mystery behind a dead body found strewn with photos of murder victims and placed on top of $2 million in cash, before the calculated killer strikes again.Just...

A killer's deadly riddle. An agent's dark secret. A twisted psychological game gone horribly wrong…*An atmospheric mystery by award-winning Canadian author, Tikiri Herath.* In the affluent seaside town...

Someone wants to kill her. She wants the killer to finish the job. Spring Weston will do anything to rise in the ranks of pro cycling and prove she isn't the one failure of the five Weston siblings. Anything...