The Dark Film Paul Farleys first collection since the highly acclaimed Tramp in Flames expands the poets research into the art of seeing & all that humans project of themselves into the world. Farleys great poetic gift is his ability to switch between the local & the universal the present & the historical past with the most apparently effortless of gear changes; he brings to our immediate attention things previously hidden -- whether out of sight in the periphery of our vision or right under our noses. The Dark Film is a profound meditation on time on the untold stories of our history & on the act of human beholding -- as well as Farleys most richly entertaining & rewarding collection to date. ...

It is 1540 & the hottest summer of the sixteenth century. Matthew Shardlake believing himself out of favour with Thomas Cromwell is busy trying to maintain his legal practice & keep a low profile. But his involvement with a murder case defending a girl accused of brutally murdering her young cousin brings him once again into contact with the king's chief minister -- & a new assignment.. . The secret of Greek Fire the legendary substance with which the Byzantines destroyed the Arab navies has been lost for centuries. Now an official of the Court of Augmentations has discovered the formula in the library of a dissolved London monastery. When Shardlake is sent to recover it he finds the official & his alchemist brother brutally murdered -- the formula has disappeared. Now Shardlake must follow the trail of Greek Fire across Tudor London while trying at the same time to prove his young client's innocence. But very soon he discovers nothing is as it seems.. . ...

With the Earth on the brink of recolonisation by dragons David Rain is sent on an important mission: to seek out & destroy a trace of dark fire the deadliest force in the universe. But with success could come a terrible price the sacrifice of a beloved clay dragon. How much does the life of one small dragon count when the alternative is the birth of a darkling...? ...

When Darius the leader of a small band of Carpathian musicians first sees the new mechanic hired to work on the band's touring vehicles he is astonished to see the red colour of her hair. It has been centuries since he last saw colours or even felt emotions. Although mechanic Tempest Trine needs the job she quickly realises she's bitten off more than she can chew. Tempest has always felt different apart from others. But from the moment his arms close around her enveloping her in a sorcerer's spell Darius seems to understand her unique gifts. But does his kiss offer the love & belonging she seeks or a danger more potent than anything she has ever known? ...

Held captive in the palace of the Emperor Frederick Boy & Willow are plunged into a world of gilded finery & splendour. But beneath its golden veneer lies cruelty madness & desperation. They are in terrible danger as they confront the whirlwind furies of the Emperor the calculating ambitions of his confidante Maxim & follow a deadly trail wihch will lead them to the Phantom. Packed with mystery & intrigue the truth about Boys identity & many other shattering secrets are all revealed as THE BOOK OF DEAD DAYS is opened for the final time in Marcus Sedgwicks conclusion to a mesmerising story. ...

Welcome to New York City where the socialites are witches. Jane Boyle thought she'd met the man of her dreams. But it's hard to live happily ever after when you realise your new mother-in-law is literally a witch determined to steal the magical powers you didn't even know you had. When Jane discovers that the man she fell in love with is a mere pawn in her mother-in-law's cunning plan she flees. Now Jane is alone & on the run hiding out in Manhattan. But Jane can't hide forever... One magical Park Avenue makeover later & Jane is ready to settle the score with her witch of a mother-in-law. In her new guise as Ella the Brazilian beauty Jane meets the devilishly handsome Andre. The magical blood that teems through her veins draws her inexplicably towards this mysterious man. But is Andre all he seems? & can Jane make it into the witches' den to overthrow the most evil of witches? ...

Alexandria Houton will sacrifice anything to protect her little brother. But when they both encounter an unspeakable evil in the swirling San Francisco mists Alex can only pray for their deliverance... And out of the darkness swoops Aidan Savage a being more powerful & more mysterious than any other creature of the night. This ageless Carpathian male has saved them both from a hideous fate. But is Aidan truly Alexandrias salvation...or her ultimate betrayer? & if she surrenders to Aidans savage unearthly seduction is Alexandria in danger of sacrificing more than her life? ...

He is the dark guardian of his people. So how after centuries of a bleak soulless existence has he Lucian Daratrazanoff suddenly come to crave petite curvy colourful policewoman Jaxon Montgomery who foolishly makes it her life's work to protect others from harm? Fiercely daring Jaxx will sacrifice anything to shield others. & piercingly erotic Lucian is powerfully perilously mesmerising
- oddly gentle yet clearly a born predator. He has vowed to possess her to guard her for all time. Yet with his every thirsty kiss is he drawing Jaxon more deeply into danger...and his dark mysterious desires?
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Scott Finn worked his way out of Bostons toughest neighbourhood to become a rising star in the citys most elite law firm. When the body of Natalie Caldwell one of his closest colleagues & former lover is found floating in Boston harbour
- her heart surgically removed from her chest
- it appears she is the seventh victim of Little Jack the Jack-the-Ripper-style murderer terrorizing Boston. But police detective Linda Flaherty isnt so sure. With Natalies death Finn inherits a coveted high-profile assignment that could clinch his career: one involving a terrorist train bombing. But as Finn learns more about the circumstances surrounding Natalies death the fabric of the life he has created begins to tear. Suddenly he finds himself the prime suspect in her murder. Finn needs to save himself & the only way is to dig into the secrets of Natalies life. The case leads Finn & Flaherty from the crime-ridden streets of Charlestown to Bostons courtrooms & morgues & from the gilded enclaves of the power brokers to the darkest recesses of a serial killers mind. A legal thriller to rival Grisham or Turow
- Lee Child.


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Jane Jonas is nearing her 16th birthday & troubled by unsettling recurring dreams where the same mysterious boy her age comes to her telling Jane that they are each others destiny. Her mother is increasingly anxious about Janes disruptive sleepwalking episodes but for Jane her dream world & reality are about to collide.. . When she develops a friendship with an enigmatic stranger in town the blond uber-cool Evan its exciting its new & Jane wants him more than shes ever wanted anybody
- until her mystery dream boy gets in the way. Now Jane is caught between two worlds: one familiar but tinged with romance & excitement; the other dark & dangerous where angels werewolves & an irresistible stranger are trying to seduce her.. .
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