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by Gabriel Ba Becky CloonanThis gripping tale of urban horror follows the lives of five lonely tenants strangers whose lives become intertwined when they discover a dark mark scrawled on the walls of their building. The horror sprouts quite innocently from a small seed and finds life as something otherworldly, damaged, full of love, hate, fear, and power. As the walls come alive, everyone is slowly driven mad defenseless against the evil in the building, stripped of free will, leaving only confusion, chaos, and eventual death. * The 2008 Eisner Awardwinning team for Best Anthology Gabriel Bá (The Umbrella Academy), Becky Cloonan (American Virgin), Vasilis Lolos (The Last Call), and Fábio Moon (Sugarshock) return with their latest collaboration, Pixu: The Mark of Evil."The story telling here is beautiful, creating a real sense of dread and supernatural menace. Smart, subtle and genuinely disturbing." Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy
Pizazz (Pizazz #1)
by Sophy HennDiscover the annoying side of being a superhero from snarky, reluctant hero Pizazz in this hilarious and highly illustrated new series for young middle graders—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Most people think superhero work is awesome and fulfilling. Pizazz knows better. Whenever she&’s in the middle of a movie or having fun with her friends, she has to dash off the save the world. And she&’s always in the same outfit, including an embarrassing glittery cape, and the wedgies are unreal. Plus, being the good guy all the time is so not easy. Superheroes have bad days like everybody else, but Pizazz always has to be cheerful and noble and brave. More than anything, she just wants to be normal.
Pizazz vs The Demons (Pizazz #4)
by Sophy HennThe fourth book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ – from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* HELLO! My name is Pizazz. As a 9½-year-old superhero, I have a LOT going on. And thanks to super baddie CopyCat and her SuperPower Duplicator™, I now have FIVE Demon Pizazzes to deal with. Five. &‘How are you going to defeat yourself, Pizazz?&’ I hear you ask. Well, that&’s a good question! Praise for Pizazz: &“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series.Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy Henn&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the fourth book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series - pre-order now!
Pizazz vs Everyone (Pizazz #5)
by Sophy HennThe fifth book in the SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man.BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG!Everyone&’s favourite 9¾-year-old reluctant superhero is back, and she&’s facing her biggest challenge yet . . . EVERYONE (and EVERYTHING)! Will it all prove too much? Will Pizazz manage to keep using her powers for good? Or will this push her over the edge to . . . THE DARK SIDE?Praise for Pizazz:&“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series.&“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month&“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week&“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – Financial Times &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i&“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – BooktrustHilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy Henn&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the fifth book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series! Look out for more Pizazz adventures: Pizazz, Pizazz Vs The New Kid, Pizazz Vs Perfecto and Pizazz Vs The Demons!
Pizazz vs The Future (Pizazz #6)
by Sophy HennThe sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. Everyone's favourite reluctant superhero is back and ready to give this super thing her ALL – she's even got a BRAND-NEW COSTUME. Pizazz soon discovers that a bunch of baddies have formed TEAM TOXIC and are trying to DESTROY the PLANET for ever, but none of the grown-ups even care! This time it&’s up to Pizazz and her friends to save the world . . . before it destroys ITSELF! Praise for Pizazz: &“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. &“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month &“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week &“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – Financial Times &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i &“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – BooktrustHilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy Henn&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the sixth book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series! Look out for more Pizazz adventures: Pizazz, Pizazz Vs The New Kid, Pizazz Vs Perfecto, Pizazz Vs The Demons and Pizazz Vs Everyone!
Pizazz vs. Perfecto (Pizazz #3)
by Sophy HennSnarky, reluctant caped crusader Pizazz fights a seemingly perfect villain in this third book in the hilarious and highly illustrated series—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Pizazz has faced lots of different bad guys in her superhero career, but there&’s never been anybody quite like Perfecto. Even though Perfecto is younger than Pizazz and should be less experienced, she always seems to live up her name—carrying out her dastardly plans perfectly! The odds may be stacked against Pizazz, but she has a plan. All she has to do is out-perfect Perfecto! Can Pizazz beat the pint-sized villain at her own game?
Pizazz vs Perfecto: The Times Best Children's Books for Summer 2021 (Pizazz #3)
by Sophy HennThe third book in the new series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious signature illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. &“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!&” – Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I&’m a superhero . . . You probably think that&’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it&’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. Even though I&’m saving the world ALL THE TIME, there are still LOADS of bad guys about. Like super baddie PERFECTO! She&’s younger than me, and just . . . well, PERFECT! But I have a plan. Maybe I just need to be perfect too – even moreperfect than Perfecto. Easy-peasy, right?!Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the third book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: &“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month &“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week &“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – Financial Times &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i &“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – Booktrust
Pizazz vs the New Kid: The super awesome new superhero series! (Pizazz #2)
by Sophy HennThe super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I&’m a superhero . . . You probably think that&’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it&’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. I guess it was sort of going OK (I say, &“sort of&” – I still have to wear a silly cape and save the world all the time) until this NEW KID showed up, and started WOWING everyone with their super powers. Yep, SUPER POWERS – just what this town needs, another super . . . Who just happens to have the coolest name ever: Jett. And now, because of Serena and her gang of Populars, I have to compete against Jett in an almighty and ultimate SUPER-OFF. But it&’s fine. I mean, even if I lose, there&’s space for two SUPERS in this school, isn&’t there?!Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: &“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month &“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i &“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – The Financial Times &“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – Booktrust
Pizazz vs. the New Kid (Pizazz #2)
by Sophy HennSnarky, reluctant caped crusader Pizazz butts heads with another superhero kid in this hilarious and highly illustrated new novel—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.There&’s a new kid at Pizazz&’s school…a new super kid. A super competitive, super skilled, super popular superhero. At first, Pizazz hopes Jett being in her class will mean the Populars will have someone new to pick on. But instead of becoming a target of ridicule like Pizazz, Jett becomes the coolest kid in school. Talk about unfair. Jett seems to be good at everything, both normal and super, and he takes every opportunity to show Pizazz how it&’s done. Soon Pizazz starts to wonder…if Jett can be super and cool, why can&’t she? All she has to do is prove who&’s really the most super around here. Jett and Pizazz&’s competition brings her nothing but scrapes and humiliation. Then, Pizazz&’s worst nightmare comes true. She and Jett are going to have to work together to save the world. But, of course, no matter how they feel about each other, at the end of the day they&’re superheroes and will do their job without a problem…right?
Pizza Boy and the Super Squad
by Dan AllenIt&’s PB versus J in the greatest food fight in American history. For Peter Barnes&’s whole life, all of Surly has pushed him and Jaylee &“J&” together to make Surly&’s favorite pair: PB&J. But all manner of sticky villainy explodes when Peter decides he&’s done being the town poster boy. With J looking for some serious payback, it is the perfect chance for work-from-home criminal mastermind Soccer Mom to finally make her move. With the town's beloved J as her secret weapon, Soccer Mom begins a covert war in the underworld of Surly. Soon J and Peter are caught up in a war of espionage and food conspiracy that leads to epic dance battles, crazy car chases, and mysterious food poisonings. With the help of a squad of misfits, Peter takes up the mantle of Pizza Boy. Now it&’s up to Pizza Boy and the Super Squad to stop Soccer Mom and her criminal underworld before everything in Surly is under her control.
A Place Among the Fallen (Omaran Saga #1)
by Adrian ColeThe &“thrilling&” first novel in the grimdark Omaran Saga. &“Cole creates a dark mystery and sense of dread that pulls the reader in&” (Fantasy Literature). Omara's people shun all belief in the power of gods and magic, and the Deliverers, led by Simon Wargallow, pledge to put to death all heretics. When Korbillian flees his magical land of Ternannoc in the midst of a catastrophic destruction, he takes refuge on Omara and begins a quest to save this planet from its inevitable fate--the same as that of Ternannoc. Battles erupt in the clashes between destruction and salvation, from the fishing village of Sundhaven to the plateau of Xennidhum. Death becomes life for the people, and life is on its way toward death. Don't miss the entire quartet, including THRONE OF FOOLS, THE KING OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS, and THE GODS IN ANGER
A Place Called Armageddon: The epic battle of Constantinople, 1453
by Chris Humphreys'A great tale, finely woven with action, palpably real characters and terrific twists of fate' Simon Scarrow'Bernard Cornwell is good, but Humphreys is better' Historical Novels ReviewAn epic new novel about one of Western civilisation's most traumatic events - the Fall of Constantinople...Constantinople. For a thousand years, the city was the heart of the vast Byzantine empire. Beloved of Greeks. Coveted by Turks.1453. The empire has shrunk to what lies within its no-longer magnificent walls. Yet for one man, Constantinople is the stepping stone to destiny. Mehmet 11, just twenty when he is anointed Sultan, brings an army of one hundred thousand, outnumbering the defenders ten to one, and the most deadly threat the city has ever faced - the largest cannon in the world. But a city is more than stone, its fate inseparable from its citizens'. Like Gregoras, mercenary and exile, returning to the hated place he once loved. Theon, his twin - and betrayer. Sofia, loved by two brothers, forced to choose between them. And Leilah, mystic and assassin, seeking her own destiny in the flames...
A Place Called Armageddon: The epic battle of Constantinople, 1453
by Chris Humphreys'A great tale, finely woven with action, palpably real characters and terrific twists of fate' Simon Scarrow'Bernard Cornwell is good, but Humphreys is better' Historical Novels ReviewAn epic new novel about one of Western civilisation's most traumatic events - the Fall of Constantinople...Constantinople. For a thousand years, the city was the heart of the vast Byzantine empire. Beloved of Greeks. Coveted by Turks.1453. The empire has shrunk to what lies within its no-longer magnificent walls. Yet for one man, Constantinople is the stepping stone to destiny. Mehmet 11, just twenty when he is anointed Sultan, brings an army of one hundred thousand, outnumbering the defenders ten to one, and the most deadly threat the city has ever faced - the largest cannon in the world. But a city is more than stone, its fate inseparable from its citizens'. Like Gregoras, mercenary and exile, returning to the hated place he once loved. Theon, his twin - and betrayer. Sofia, loved by two brothers, forced to choose between them. And Leilah, mystic and assassin, seeking her own destiny in the flames...
A Place Called Zamora: A Novel (a Dystopian Love Story)
by LB GschwandtnerNiko and El are trapped in a politically corrupt dystopian city where brutality rules. After winning a cynical race where only one rider can survive, Niko tosses aside his chance to join the city&’s corrupt inner circle by choosing lovely, innocent El as his prize—thus upsetting the ruling order and placing them both in mortal danger. With the Regime hunting them and the children of the city fomenting a guerrilla revolt, the two attempt a daring escape to the possibly mythical utopia, Zamora. But as events unfold, the stirrings of love El once felt for Niko begin to morph into mistrust and fear. If they reach Zamora, will Niko ever claim his secret birthright? And what will the future hold if he loses El&’s love?
A Place for Vanishing
by Ann FraistatA teen girl and her family return to her mother's childhood home, only to discover that the house's strange beauty may disguise a sinister past, in this contemporary gothic horror from the author of What We Harvest.The house was supposed to be a fresh start. That's what Libby's mom said. And after Libby&’s recent bipolar III diagnosis and the tragedy that preceded it, Libby knows she and her family need to find a new normal.But Libby&’s new home turns out to be anything but normal. Scores of bugs haunt its winding halls, towering stained-glass windows feature strange, insectile designs, and the garden teems with impossibly blue roses. And then there are the rumors. The locals, including the mysterious boy next door, tell stories about disappearances tied to the house, stretching back over a century to its first owners. Owners who supposedly hosted legendary masked séances on its grounds.Libby&’s mom refuses to hear anything that could derail their family&’s perfect new beginning, but Libby knows better. The house is keeping secrets from her, and something tells her that the key to unlocking them lies in the eerie, bug-shaped masks hidden throughout the property.We all wear masks—to hide our imperfections, to make us stronger and braver. But if Libby keeps hers on for too long, she might just lose herself—and everyone she loves.
A Place in the Sun
by Stephen MarloweStephen Marlowe (born Milton Lesser) was an American author of science fiction, mystery novels, and fictional autobiographies of Christopher Columbus, Miguel de Cervantes, and Edgar Allan Poe. This is one of those stories.
The Place of Dead Kings
by Geoffrey WilsonIt is 1855. The English revolt has failed, and brutal General Vadula governs England now. Only a few small bands of English rebels still hold out against the Rajthanan empire. Jack Casey survives in remote Shropshire, training young rebels to use the conqueror's magic. But he is gravely ill, with only two months to live . . . Then refugees bring with them news of a rogue Indian sorcerer in Scotland. Mahajan has discovered a mysterious power in the uncharted country to the north - a power that could be the legendary Holy Grail. The Rajthanans have already assembled an army to capture Mahajan. Jack has with nothing to lose now. He agrees to lead his own men, disguised as porters for the conquerors, on the same gruelling march. Their hope is to find a weapon that will free England from her oppressors. But they will find something even more powerful. 'This impressive debut fuses fantasy with alternate history, reversing the British Empire's conquest of India. Wilson's version of 19th-century England has been invaded and conquered by the Indian empire of Rajthana, which rules all of Europe with vast armies and a magical source known as sattva . . . The mix of Arthurian legend and Hindu mysticism make this breakneck-paced adventure a rich and engaging read.' Publishers Weekly on Land of Hope and Glory
The Place of Dead Kings
by Geoffrey WilsonIt is 1855. The English revolt has failed, and brutal General Vadula governs England now. Only a few small bands of English rebels still hold out against the Rajthanan empire. Jack Casey survives in remote Shropshire, training young rebels to use the conqueror's magic. But he is gravely ill, with only two months to live . . . Then refugees bring with them news of a rogue Indian sorcerer in Scotland. Mahajan has discovered a mysterious power in the uncharted country to the north - a power that could be the legendary Holy Grail. The Rajthanans have already assembled an army to capture Mahajan. Jack has with nothing to lose now. He agrees to lead his own men, disguised as porters for the conquerors, on the same gruelling march. Their hope is to find a weapon that will free England from her oppressors. But they will find something even more powerful. 'This impressive debut fuses fantasy with alternate history, reversing the British Empire's conquest of India. Wilson's version of 19th-century England has been invaded and conquered by the Indian empire of Rajthana, which rules all of Europe with vast armies and a magical source known as sattva . . . The mix of Arthurian legend and Hindu mysticism make this breakneck-paced adventure a rich and engaging read.' Publishers Weekly on Land of Hope and Glory
The Place of Lions
by Eric CampbellA plane crash strands thirteen-year-old Chris on the immense Serengeti Plain, and only he can save the two injured men whose lives depend on him. "The exciting action in a fascinating setting, coupled with the intriguing spiritual element, make this a worthwhile and thought-provoking book." --School Library Journal
The Place of the Lion: A Novel
by Charles WilliamsOne man must save the human race from total destruction when a small British village is invaded by a terrifying host of archetypal creatures released from the spiritual world In the small English town of Smetham on the outskirts of London, a wall separating two worlds has broken down. The meddling and meditations of a local mage, Mr. Berringer, has caused a rift in the barrier between the corporeal and the spiritual, and now all hell has broken loose. Strange creatures are descending on Smethem—terrifying supernatural archetypes wreaking wholesale havoc, destruction, and death. Some residents, like the evil, power-hungry Mr. Foster, welcome the horrific onslaught. Others, like the cool and intellectual Damaris, refuse to accept what her eyes and heart tell her until it is far too late. Only a student named Anthony, emboldened by his unwavering love for Damaris, has the courage to face the horror head on. But if he alone cannot somehow restore balance to the worlds, all of humankind will surely perish in the impending apocalypse. An extraordinary metaphysical fantasy firmly based in Platonic ideals, The Place of the Lion is a masterful blending of action and thought by arguably the most provocative of the University of Oxford&’s renowned Inklings—the society of writers in the 1930s that included such notables as C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Owen Barfield. With unparalleled imagination, literary skill, and intelligence, the remarkable Charles Williams has created a truly unique thriller, a tour de force of the fantastic that masterfully engages the mind, heart, and spirit.
A Place Within the Sphere
by Tanis MorranEsmeralda Mrky sees herself as an outsider, cut off from other girls her age. Her friendship with Savannah Andreason, who has autism, helps her appreciate her own uniqueness and the power of her imagination. The book has some fantasy elements involving a magic Christmas ornament that transports Esmeralda into alternate realities.
Placeres de la noche (Cazadores Oscuros #Volumen 2)
by Sherrilyn KenyonSegunda entrega de la serie romántica paranormal «Cazadores Oscuros» de Sherrilyn Kenyon, una de las voces más frescas, divertidas, imaginativas y originales del género. Un hombre dispuesto a arriesgarlo todo por amor. «¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué se siente al ser inmortal? ¿Al vivir noche tras noche persiguiendo a demonios que asesinan a los humanos? Esa es mi existencia, pero me encanta vivir así. O eso pensaba hasta la noche en que me desperté encadenado a mi peor pesadilla: una joven de aspecto conservador, una mujer inteligente, fascinante, ingeniosa y que no quiere tener nada que ver con el mundo paranormal; es decir, conmigo. «La atracción que Amanda Devereaux despierta en mí va en contra de todas mis creencias. Por no mencionar que la última vez que me enamoré, no solo me costó la vida, sino también el alma.»Kirian de Tracia
Places in the Darkness
by Chris BrookmyreA propulsive science fiction tale of murder and memory, all set on a futuristic space station.Hundreds of miles above Earth, the space station Ciudad de Cielo--The City in the Sky--is a beacon of hope for humanity's expansion into the stars. But not everyone aboard shares such noble ideals. Bootlegging, booze, and prostitution form a lucrative underground economy for rival gangs, which the authorities are happy to turn a blind eye to until a disassembled corpse is found dancing in the micro-gravity. In charge of the murder investigation is Nikki "Fix" Freeman, who is not thrilled to have Alice Blake, an uptight government goody-two-shoes, riding shotgun. As the bodies pile up, and the partners are forced to question their own memories, Nikki and Alice begin to realize that gang warfare may not be the only cause for the violence.
Places in the Darkness
by Chris BrookmyreSHORTLISTED FOR THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR CRIME WRITING 2018"This is as close to a city without crime as mankind has ever seen."Ciudad de Cielo is the 'city in the sky', a space station where hundreds of scientists and engineers work in earth's orbit, building the colony ship that will one day take humanity to the stars. When a mutilated body is found on the CdC, the eyes of the world are watching. Top-of the-class investigator, Alice Blake, is sent from Earth to team up with CdC's Freeman - a jaded cop with more reason than most to distrust such planetside interference. As the death toll climbs and factions aboard the station become more and more fractious, Freeman and Blake will discover clues to a conspiracy that threatens not only their own lives, but the future of humanity itself.'Excellent hardboiled noir . . . absolutely gripping' SciFiNow'An ingenious crime story' ScotsmanAs smart as it is gripping, this is a terrifically engaging story from start to nerve-shredding finish Big Issue'Places in the Darkness is another corker of a murder mystery, [Brookmyre's] new setting - with which he's clearly having a whale of a time - giving him the opportunity to wow us with an even twistier twist than usual' Guardian
Places in the Darkness
by Chris BrookmyreMillion-copy-selling Chris Brookmyre takes his fiction further than ever before in this wildly inventive and sharply-plotted novel set in the unforgiving emptiness of space.**LONGLISTED FOR THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR CRIME WRITING 2018**"This is as close to a city without crime as mankind has ever seen."Ciudad de Cielo is the 'city in the sky', a space station where hundreds of scientists and engineers work in earth's orbit, building the colony ship that will one day take humanity to the stars. When a mutilated body is found on the CdC, the eyes of the world are watching. Top-of the-class investigator, Alice Blake, is sent from Earth to team up with CdC's Freeman - a jaded cop with more reason than most to distrust such planetside interference. As the death toll climbs and factions aboard the station become more and more fractious, Freeman and Blake will discover clues to a conspiracy that threatens not only their own lives, but the future of humanity itself. Praise for this author: 'FASCINATING, FAST-PACED BUT THOUGHTFUL' Iain M. Banks 'INGENIOUS' SFX 'ENTERTAINING AND INTELLIGENT' Patrick Ness 'RAZOR SHARP' The Big Issue 'BRILLIANT' Charles Stross 'TERRIFYINGLY ADDICTIVE' Guardian 'GRIPPING' Scotsman 'GUARANTEEED TO KEEP YOU GUESSING' Ian Rankin