An epic love story infused with West African mythology. For fans of The Gilded Ones, Children of Blood & Bone, & Circe, this book is a powerful new imagining of a devastating time in history, told through the eyes of a bold & unforgettable heroine. This is the story of a great love – a love that will threaten worlds & anger Gods. This is a story that will change history. Simidele is one of the Mami Wata, mermaids duty-bound to collect the souls of those who die at sea & bless their journeys back home to the Supreme Creator. But when a living boy is thrown overboard a slave ship, Simi saves his life, going against an ancient decree & bringing terrible danger to the mami wata. Now Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends – a journey of vengeful gods, treacherous lands & legendary creatures. If she fails, she risks not just the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it. “A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology” – The Guardian “ One of the most epic & original fantasies Ive read in a long time. Natasha Bowen has crafted a world full of heart & imagination” – Nicola Yoon, 1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing “ The most engrossing, thought-provoking, beautiful novel…knocks your socks off & leaves you wanting more” – Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones “A triumph of storytelling” – Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead ‘ This poignant supernatural romance stands out for its sensuous prose’ Financial Times ‘ Fantastical creatures & vengeful gods form a vivid backdrop to this rich & original story of one girl’s journey to find herself’ Observer (YA Books of Month) ...

Cherry&8217;s mother has just remarried, much to Cherry&8217;s disgust. Her new stepfather is a wimp with allergies, all sniffly & red-eyed. Even worse than that is his name: Roland Butter. Can you imagine? But when Roland starts sending Cherry coded messages, her curiosity is aroused. Will she ever learn to live with &8211; & even like &8211; Roland Butter? ...

He’s back! Well – don’t look so surprised. This skeleton sleuth is a dab hand at coming back from the grave. Not to mention the small fact that Skulduggery & Valkyrie still have some major unfinished business to deal with. There are still secrets to reveal, & deadly horrors to defeat. Oh yes – & a few old scores to settle. So all hail the return of your favourite wisecracking skeleton: here to rearrange your whole world. (And some bad guys’ faces.) A surprise 10th book in Derek Landy’s blockbusting series! Featuring all the beloved characters plus some all-new stars Hilarious horror full of wisecracks, suspense & action The first Skulduggery book won the Red House Award ...

The 12th explosive novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, BEDLAM will blow your mind – & change everything… ...

The thirteenth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, SEASONS OF WAR will test the Skeleton Detective & Valkyrie like never before… ...

Skulduggery is lost on the other side of a portal, with only some evil gods for company. Yes, he’s dead – but how will he get out alive? & as über-baddie Big Bad gets ready to tear Earth asunder, will there even be a world to come back to? ...

Skulduggery Pleasant is back, reunited with his original head. But Valkyrie is hiding deadly secrets. & when thousands of evil remnants get loose, possessing everybody’s body, our heroes can trust no one. Not even each other! ...

The sixth hilarious horror starring Valkyrie & her skeletal sidekick! Think you’ve seen anything yet? Nope. Because the Death Bringer is about to rise… ...

The seventh instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe… ...

The ninth book in the original, jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series. Valkyrie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain’t big enough for the three of them. The end will come… ...